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Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 26 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 724-5600
- Address
- 145 N Melrose Dr Ste 100
- 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
1 citation 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 is not met as evidenced by: On September 1, 2021, licensee did not ensure the personal rights of persons in care to safe and healthful accommodations, in that C1-C10, were observed not wearing face coverings or not encouraged to wear face coverings, as required by the CA Dept. of Public Health Guidance on the Use of Face Coverings issued on July 28, 2021, and an individual mask exception did not apply, which is a potential health & safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-09-26.
2 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose licensed in California?
Yes, Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.
How many citations does Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose have?
Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 8 visits (2 inspections, 6 other visits).
When was Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose last inspected?
Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose was last inspected on September 26, 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. - Melrose?
Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose 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 26 children. It is located in Vista, San Diego County, California.
How does Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose have any serious violations?
Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose serve?
Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 26 children.
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