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The Learning Tree
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 943-0848
- Address
- 240 Birmingham Drive
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
2,659*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
- 101215.1(a)(b)(c)Type B
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-06-11.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Cardiff By The Sea
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Learning Tree licensed in California?
Yes, The Learning Tree is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does The Learning Tree have?
The Learning Tree has 2 citations on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 8 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was The Learning Tree last inspected?
The Learning Tree was last inspected on June 11, 2026 (2 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Learning Tree?
The Learning Tree 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 72 children. It is located in Cardiff By The Sea, San Diego County, California.
How does The Learning Tree compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
The Learning Tree has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.3 citations per facility. There are 2,659 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does The Learning Tree have any serious violations?
The Learning Tree has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has The Learning Tree had any complaint inspections?
The Learning Tree has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does The Learning Tree serve?
The Learning Tree serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 72 children.
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