CHILDREN'S CHOICE

1164 N SECOND STREET, El Cajon, CA 92021CLOSED
D

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

15 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: CLOSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 12, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
CHILDREN'S CHOICE
License number
Not listed
Location
1164 N SECOND STREET, El Cajon, CA 92021
Status
CLOSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 66.6/100
Inspection record
15 inspections, last inspected September 12, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average66.6 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance28/100

13

Total Violations

Sep 12, 2025

Last Inspection

22

Capacity

Complaint History

7 complaint investigations on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

11

Unsubstantiated

Sep 12, 2025
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
May 22, 2025
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations
Aug 11, 2022
3 unsubstantiated
May 13, 2022
2 unsubstantiated
Dec 22, 2021
2 unsubstantiated
Sep 22, 2021
1 substantiated1 citation
Jul 27, 2021
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (13)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 12, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintSep 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 4, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintSep 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 4, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 4, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 4, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 22, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE102423Type BJun 15, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE102423Type BJun 15, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE102423Jun 15, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 22, 2021

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHILDREN'S CHOICE's safety grade?

CHILDREN'S CHOICE has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 66.6 out of 100.

How many violations does CHILDREN'S CHOICE have?

CHILDREN'S CHOICE has 13 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CHILDREN'S CHOICE last inspected?

CHILDREN'S CHOICE was last inspected on September 12, 2025.

Has CHILDREN'S CHOICE had any complaints?

CHILDREN'S CHOICE has 7 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 11 unsubstantiated.

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