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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
- 30 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
2.2*CCLD
Avg citations
4.3*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.
2024
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers(b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Hernandez received water testing results taken on May 30, 2024 with an Action Level Exceedance of 5.9 which is higher than the allowable limit. The faucet labeled (Q and R) were located in classroom labeled as Clubhouse. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.
2021
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(1) Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews conducted, LPA has verified through interviews each person has witnessed this staff member yelling at children in care. This conduct caused the children to feel upset, embarrassed, sad, mad, and jumpy.This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-10.
1 routine inspection.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead 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: 2 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (1 inspection, 3 other visits).
When was Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte last inspected?
Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte was last inspected on October 10, 2025 (about 8 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 30 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 2.2 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 no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
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 30 children.
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