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Children's Choice Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (619) 561-8880
- Address
- 12464 Woodside Avenue
- 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
6 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
- 101170Type B
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE.All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering...Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, licensee failed to associate a staff to the facility. It is noted that this staff is a volunteer who works more than 16 hours per week.
- 101212Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher..... shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, Site Director Amber Guttierez was promoted to a Director position sometime in 2024. Licensee failed to report this changed to the department.
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
PERSONAL RIGHTSTo be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and document reviewed, a 3-year old child was taken to emergency and received stitches. A fish tank that was placed on top of play refrigerator fell on top of child. It was noted that the refrigerator was not safely braced to the wall. LPAs also observed several shelves and aquariums that were not anchored to the wall.
2023
- 101217(d)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
Based on records review, 1 of 5 staff (S5) reviewed was missing their complete file at the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Director stated the file was taken to company HR to digitally upload.
2022
- 101216(i)(2)Type B
101216 (i)(2) Personnel Requirements: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and record review. Staff #1 is clear but not associated to the preschool program. This posses an potential risk to the health ans safety of the children in care.
- 101216.1(c)(1)(A)Type B
Teacher qualification & duties -The units specified in (c)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's review of facility records, 1:6 teachers did not complete the required education to be a teacher. This poses a potential health & safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
14 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-02.
1 routine inspection, 8 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record, 1 of 5 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Children's Choice Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Children's Choice Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does Children's Choice Academy have?
Children's Choice Academy has 6 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 14 visits (1 inspection, 8 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Children's Choice Academy last inspected?
Children's Choice Academy was last inspected on April 2, 2026 (4 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Children's Choice Academy?
Children's Choice Academy 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 45 children. It is located in Lakeside, San Diego County, California.
How does Children's Choice Academy compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Children's Choice Academy has 6 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Children's Choice Academy have any serious violations?
Children's Choice Academy 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 Choice Academy had any complaint inspections?
Children's Choice Academy has received 8 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Children's Choice Academy serve?
Children's Choice Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 45 children.
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