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Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc.
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 34 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 685-5780
- Address
- 1600 Buena Vista Drive
- 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
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two of four staff files reviewed. Where Staff 3 (S3) was missing proof of TB clearance and S4 did not have a physical availbale for review. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of five staff files reviewed. Unavailable for review during inspection was proof of health screening, inclluding TB clearance for Staff 2. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation a cabinet in one classroom had a sharp knife lying flat on the top shelf. The cabinet was not locked making it accessible to children in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review four out of six staff records reveiwed did not have one or more rquired immunizations, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review ten of ten staff did not have current mandated reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101221(b)(8)(C)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 10 children's records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record reveiw, one child (Ref #5) was missing the medical assessment, TB and immunizations, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation a perimeter gate in the playground was broken, leaving an opening large enough for a young child to exit to the parking lot of the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-05-23.
3 routine inspections.
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. licensed in California?
Yes, Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2013.
How many citations does Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. have?
Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. has 8 citations on record: 8 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (3 inspections, 4 other visits).
When was Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. last inspected?
Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. was last inspected on May 23, 2025 (about 12 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc.?
Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. 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 34 children. It is located in Vista, San Diego County, California.
How does Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. has 8 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. have any serious violations?
Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. has no Type A (serious) citations. All 8 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. serve?
Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc. serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 34 children.
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