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Discovery Isle Child Development Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 164 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (858) 748-5600
- Address
- 14521 Ted Williams Parkway
- 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
9 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
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care & supervision as necessary to meet children's needs.(1)No child(ren) shall be left without supervision of a teacher at any timeThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews the facility did not ensure the supervision of a child during transitin from playground to classrom, which posed a potential Safety rights to persons in care.
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.1Teacher Qualfications and Duties(c)fully qualified teacher shall have 1 of the following:(1)12 post-secondary semester units in early childhood education/ child development completed, with passing grades, at accredited/approved college/university.. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observation, interview & record review, facility did not ensure classroom was operating with 1 fully qualified teacher which posed potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risks to persons in care.
2024
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(2) Personal Rights. (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2)To be accorded safe, healthful & comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not me as evidenced by: Based on interviews, licensee did not comply with the section cited above, at least one child was made to sit bare bottom on the bathroom floor during diaper changes which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations...to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based upon staff interview, a daycare child was sent home without a pullup or underwear under the clothes which is a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101226(a)(2)Type B
101226 (a) The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative... (2)In the case of less serious injuries including...minor cuts,scratches and bites from other children requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff, the licensee shall document the injury...and notify the child's authorized representative... when the child is picked up from the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by..Based upon LPA observation and interviews with reporting party, staff members, parents and enrolled children the facility did not consistently notify parents of injuries received at the facility which is a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101229(a)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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based upon LPA observation and interviews with reporting party, staff members, parents and children, there was not enough staff supervising to meet the children's needs which is a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238(a)(1) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based upon LPA observation of ants in Clownfish room and staff interviews, facility has not addressed the ant issue adequately which is a potential health, safety and personal rigths risk to children in care.
2023
- 101216.2Type B
TEACHER'S AID QUALIFICATIONS:An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. Based on observation and record review he licensee did not comply with the section cited above as eight infants were supervised by an unqualified teacher and an aid which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.3Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO: The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Base don observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Sea Stars room had 19 children supervised only by one fully qualified teacher and one aid with out six units which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
17 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-11-07.
2 routine inspections, 11 complaint visits. 9 complaints on record, 7 of 9 substantiated.
- 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
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Poway
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 2007.
How many citations does Discovery Isle Child Development Center have?
Discovery Isle Child Development Center has 9 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 8 Type B citations. It has received 17 visits (2 inspections, 11 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Discovery Isle Child Development Center last inspected?
Discovery Isle Child Development Center was last inspected on November 7, 2025 (about 6 months 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 164 children. It is located in Poway, 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 9 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 1 Type A citation 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 11 complaint-triggered inspections. 7 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 164 children.
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