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Discovery Isle Child Development Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 174 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 431-7090
- Address
- 6130 Paseo Del Norte
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
3,330*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.2*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for providing care and supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based upon Director statement and name to face documentation from the facility app, C1 was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 1-3 minutes which is a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance...this requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based upon interviews conducted with reporting party, staff members and parents of enrolled children, about once a month since October 2024 there have been 13 children with one staff member which is a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
2024
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(3) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights...To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and documentation, it was determined on at least 3 separate occasions, staff S1 violated children’s personal rights by grabbing their arms and swinging them in another direction, yanking them, and exhibiting other rough behaviors toward children which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on investigation interviews and documentation children in the 2’s classroom have been left unsupervised in situations when a single staff is using the diaper changing table and unproperly supervised using the bathroom while they are potty training. Also, documentation determined child C1 was left unsupervised in a classroom and discovered by a staff which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(1)&(3) Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (1)…dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons…(3) To be free from corporal punishment or unusual punishment, infliction of pain…This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and documentation reviewed it is determined, staff S1 has spoken inappropriately, yelled at, or used an unnecessary forceful tone as well as grabbed, yanked or other rough behaviors with children in care as a means of discipline and/or redirection which posed an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
2023
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time…Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and information gathered, child C1 was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 20 minutes after the child’s class returned to their classroom. This is an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
2022
- 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained...Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: LPA observed two pieces of white pvc pipe sticking up from the sand area where children have access to run and play, creating a potential hazard to children in care.
2021
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to one staff member, Austin McKinney being present in the facility without an active criminal record clearance attached to the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
15 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-10.
3 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 3 of 4 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Discovery Isle Child Development Center licensed in California?
Yes, Discovery Isle Child Development Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2006.
How many citations does Discovery Isle Child Development Center have?
Discovery Isle Child Development Center has 8 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 15 visits (3 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 8 other visits).
When was Discovery Isle Child Development Center last inspected?
Discovery Isle Child Development Center was last inspected on March 10, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Discovery Isle Child Development Center?
Discovery Isle Child Development Center is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 174 children. It is located in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California.
How does Discovery Isle Child Development Center compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Discovery Isle Child Development Center has 8 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Discovery Isle Child Development Center have any serious violations?
Discovery Isle Child Development Center has 4 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Discovery Isle Child Development Center had any complaint inspections?
Discovery Isle Child Development Center has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Discovery Isle Child Development Center serve?
Discovery Isle Child Development Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 174 children.
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