KIDS BY THE SEA

920 BALOUR DRIVE, Encinitas, CA 92024LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

2 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

April 16, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
KIDS BY THE SEA
License number
Not listed
Location
920 BALOUR DRIVE, Encinitas, CA 92024
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
2 inspections, last inspected April 16, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

30

Total Violations

Apr 16, 2025

Last Inspection

36

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (30)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(e)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that a water feature was installed that has some pockets of water that are over 1 inch deep, creating a potential hazard to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff M.G. is missing a copy of Health screening on file. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(14)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff N.T. fingerprint clearance is not associated to the facility. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff M.G. is missing a copy of Health screening on file. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(2)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Child #1's Epi-pen has expired. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed several gaps in the outdoor activity space (rubber panels) that poses a tripping hazzard. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff Silvia Tovar and Abigail Arechiga are missing proof of current Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff N.T. is missing proof of being immunized against measles on file. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that child #2 did not have a copy of medical assessment on file. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(2)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Child #1's Epi-pen has expired. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed site director's 7 month old child on site (in the office). Also observed was a baby walker. Ms. Arechiga stated that her child stays in the office with her and that the walker is also for her child's use. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that there is a man-made stream in the backyard that is accessible to children. Pockets of water that are about an inch deep were observed. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Apr 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Apr 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(e)Apr 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Apr 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Apr 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(14)Apr 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Apr 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(2)Apr 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Apr 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Apr 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility has not conducted a fire drill since October 1, 2023. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(e)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that a water feature was installed that has some pockets of water that are over 1 inch deep, creating a potential hazard to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that child #2 did not have a copy of medical assessment on file. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff N.T. is missing proof of being immunized against measles on file. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed site director's 7 month old child on site (in the office). Also observed was a baby walker. Ms. Arechiga stated that her child stays in the office with her and that the walker is also for her child's use. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(14)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff N.T. fingerprint clearance is not associated to the facility. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed several gaps in the outdoor activity space (rubber panels) that poses a tripping hazzard. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BApr 16, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff Silvia Tovar and Abigail Arechiga are missing proof of current Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIDS BY THE SEA's safety grade?

KIDS BY THE SEA has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does KIDS BY THE SEA have?

KIDS BY THE SEA has 30 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 30 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KIDS BY THE SEA last inspected?

KIDS BY THE SEA was last inspected on April 16, 2025.

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