CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - EL NORTE

986 W EL NORTE PKWY, Escondido, CA 92026LICENSED
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

22 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

October 10, 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 1, 2026

Provider
CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - EL NORTE
License number
Not listed
Location
986 W EL NORTE PKWY, Escondido, CA 92026
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 55.8/100
Inspection record
22 inspections, last inspected October 10, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor55.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety33/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance90/100

11

Total Violations

Oct 10, 2025

Last Inspection

30

Capacity

Complaint History

10 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

17

Unsubstantiated

Oct 23, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
May 31, 2024
4 unsubstantiated
Aug 30, 2022
4 unsubstantiated
May 16, 2022
1 unsubstantiated
Mar 7, 2022
2 unsubstantiated
Feb 15, 2022
2 unsubstantiated
Sep 24, 2021
1 unsubstantiated
Sep 22, 2021
1 substantiated1 citation
Aug 20, 2021
1 unsubstantiated
Apr 9, 2021
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (11)

CRITICALSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintOct 10, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223ComplaintOct 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintOct 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type AComplaintOct 10, 2025

The deficiency issued and civil penalty assessed on 9/1/21 have been rescinded.

CRITICALSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type AComplaintOct 10, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223Type BComplaintOct 10, 2025

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 10, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223Type BComplaintOct 10, 2025

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 10, 2025

children not wearing and/or not encouraged to wear a face mask/covering as required by the California Department of Public Health. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 22, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 9, 2021

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - EL NORTE's safety grade?

CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - EL NORTE has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 55.8 out of 100.

How many violations does CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - EL NORTE have?

CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - EL NORTE has 11 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - EL NORTE last inspected?

CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - EL NORTE was last inspected on October 10, 2025.

Has CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - EL NORTE had any complaints?

CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - EL NORTE has 10 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 17 unsubstantiated.

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