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Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 182 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 480-1300
- Address
- 986 W El Norte Pkwy
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
2,652*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.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
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, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by children not wearing and/or not encouraged to wear a face mask/covering as required by the California Department of Public Health. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
The deficiency issued and civil penalty assessed on 9/1/21 have been rescinded.
Inspection record
17 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-20.
1 routine inspection, 9 complaint visits. 7 complaints on record, 1 of 7 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Escondido
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte licensed in California?
Yes, Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2013.
How many citations does Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte have?
Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 17 visits (1 inspection, 9 complaint visits, 7 other visits).
When was Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte last inspected?
Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte was last inspected on March 20, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte?
Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte 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 182 children. It is located in Escondido, San Diego County, California.
How does Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.3 citations per facility. There are 2,652 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte have any serious violations?
Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte 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 Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte had any complaint inspections?
Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte has received 9 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte serve?
Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 182 children.
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