CHERESTAL, CAROLINE FAMILY CHILD CARE

EL CAJON, CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 19, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
CHERESTAL, CAROLINE FAMILY CHILD CARE
License number
376101576
Location
EL CAJON, CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 70.0/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected September 19, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average70.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

8

Total Violations

Sep 19, 2025

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (8)

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)Type BSep 19, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the garage, stairs, and kitchen were accessible to children in care at arrival which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Correction has been made. Licensee closed the garage, and closed gate to make kitchen inaccessible. .

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(3)Type BSep 19, 2025

Based on observation stairs were not barricaded when LPA arrived which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Correction has been made. Licensee has closed gate for stairs in order to make them inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102416(c)Type BSep 19, 2025

Based on lack of records, Licensee was unable to provide helpers file for review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: licensee will submit proof helpers S1 file to LPA by 9/26/25 via email Annette.Sutherland@dss.ca.gov

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1597.622(a)(1)Type BSep 19, 2025

Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, licensee was unable to show proof of S1 immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: licensee will submit proof helpers S1 file to LPA by 9/26/25 via email Annette.Sutherland@dss.ca.gov

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102368(a)Type BSep 19, 2025

Based on observation , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in , license is not posted at facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LPA provided a new copy of facility license and explained to licensee if she needs a new copy to reach out to department for a copy.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102419(d)Type BSep 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, Children's files were found to be incomplete which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee understands that she must have complete files for children in care. Licensee will provide proof of complete files for C1, C2, C3 C4, and submit proof via email to Annette. Sutherland @dss.ca.gov by 9/26/25.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(8)Type BSep 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, licensee had not updated children that had left or new children that had been added which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee provided updated roster at time of visit. No further action is needed. Licensee understands that she must update LIC 9040 roster when children no longer come to day care and any new children need to be added.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(c)Type BSep 19, 2025

Based on lack of records for infant in care, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee understands that all children that are present in her home during daycare hours even if child is a helpers child must have a file present in the home.

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

INFANT (CENTER)

$1,641.98/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERESTAL, CAROLINE FAMILY CHILD CARE's safety grade?

CHERESTAL, CAROLINE FAMILY CHILD CARE has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 70.0 out of 100.

How many violations does CHERESTAL, CAROLINE FAMILY CHILD CARE have?

CHERESTAL, CAROLINE FAMILY CHILD CARE has 8 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CHERESTAL, CAROLINE FAMILY CHILD CARE last inspected?

CHERESTAL, CAROLINE FAMILY CHILD CARE was last inspected on September 19, 2025.

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