ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

923 IDAHO AVE, Escondido, CA 92025LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 18, 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
ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
923 IDAHO AVE, Escondido, CA 92025
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 91.0/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected September 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent91.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance40/100

6

Total Violations

Sep 18, 2025

Last Inspection

96

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (6)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)Jan 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)Jan 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)Type BJan 9, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Keely Messerschmidt conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed programs are: Infants which were also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: · The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection, there were 35 children with 6 staff members present · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space and in the outdoor activity space by filtered water · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children, located in high up kitchen cabinet · Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous · Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children · All floors were observed to be safe and clean. SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely Messerschmidt LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 8 FACILITY NAME: ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 372000971 VISIT DATE: 01/09/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 10/16/24 A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. · A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 8/26 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 8/26 · Director completed Health and Safety Training · A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send them email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely Messerschmidt LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 FACILITY NAME: ESCO

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)Type BJan 9, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Keely Messerschmidt conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed programs are: Infants which were also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: · The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection, there were 35 children with 6 staff members present · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space and in the outdoor activity space by filtered water · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children, located in high up kitchen cabinet · Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous · Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children · All floors were observed to be safe and clean. SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely Messerschmidt LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 8 FACILITY NAME: ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 372000971 VISIT DATE: 01/09/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 10/16/24 A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. · A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 8/26 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 8/26 · Director completed Health and Safety Training · A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send them email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely Messerschmidt LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 FACILITY NAME: ESCO

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)Type BJan 9, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Keely Messerschmidt conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed programs are: Infants which were also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: · The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection, there were 35 children with 6 staff members present · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space and in the outdoor activity space by filtered water · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children, located in high up kitchen cabinet · Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous · Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children · All floors were observed to be safe and clean. SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely Messerschmidt LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 8 FACILITY NAME: ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 372000971 VISIT DATE: 01/09/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 10/16/24 A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. · A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 8/26 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 8/26 · Director completed Health and Safety Training · A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send them email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely Messerschmidt LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 FACILITY NAME: ESCO

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)Type BJan 9, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Keely Messerschmidt conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed programs are: Infants which were also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: · The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection, there were 35 children with 6 staff members present · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space and in the outdoor activity space by filtered water · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children, located in high up kitchen cabinet · Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous · Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children · All floors were observed to be safe and clean. SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely Messerschmidt LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 8 FACILITY NAME: ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 372000971 VISIT DATE: 01/09/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 10/16/24 A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. · A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 8/26 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 8/26 · Director completed Health and Safety Training · A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send them email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely Messerschmidt LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/09/2025 FACILITY NAME: ESCO

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 91.0 out of 100.

How many violations does ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL have?

ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL has 6 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL last inspected?

ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL was last inspected on September 18, 2025.

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