BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARY
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
July 19, 2023
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
- BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARY
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 5371 LA JOLLA HERMOSA AVENUE, La Jolla, CA 92037
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 96.3/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected July 19, 2023
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
Jul 19, 2023
Last Inspection
60
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
No violations recorded in the last 3 years.
All Violations (3)
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 12/7/2022 at 2:30 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, met with Interim Director, Jenny Gutierez, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 38 children present with Ms. Guitierrez, two teachers and an Aide in the Auditorium. Facility is within ratio and capacity. LPA toured the facility. The room was clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. Snack is provided. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade.. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/07/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/07/2022 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 2 FACILITY NAME: BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARYFACILITY NUMBER: 376700099 VISIT DATE: 12/07/2022 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 32Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up a quiet area of the room. Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident if two or more cases arise. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Services are in place today. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Licensee is signed up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process LPA conducted child care quality management
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 12/7/2022 at 2:30 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, met with Interim Director, Jenny Gutierez, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 38 children present with Ms. Guitierrez, two teachers and an Aide in the Auditorium. Facility is within ratio and capacity. LPA toured the facility. The room was clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. Snack is provided. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade.. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/07/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/07/2022 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 2 FACILITY NAME: BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARYFACILITY NUMBER: 376700099 VISIT DATE: 12/07/2022 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 32Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up a quiet area of the room. Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident if two or more cases arise. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Services are in place today. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Licensee is signed up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process LPA conducted child care quality management
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARY's safety grade?
BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARY has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 96.3 out of 100.
How many violations does BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARY have?
BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARY has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARY last inspected?
BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARY was last inspected on July 19, 2023.