CHARLEY BROWN CHILDREN'S CENTER
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
12 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
October 16, 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
- CHARLEY BROWN CHILDREN'S CENTER
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 5921 JACKSON DRIVE, La Mesa, CA 91942
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 81.6/100
- Inspection record
- 12 inspections, last inspected October 16, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
4
Total Violations
Oct 16, 2025
Last Inspection
94
Capacity
Complaint History
3 complaint investigations on record.
1
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
12
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (4)
**This is an amended version of report dated 01/08/2025**101227(a)(1) Food Services In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply:...All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Per interviews conducted and LPA observation, the facility serves toddlers hot dogs cut in half which is a choking hazard, This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CHARLEY BROWN CHILDREN'S CENTER's safety grade?
CHARLEY BROWN CHILDREN'S CENTER has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 81.6 out of 100.
How many violations does CHARLEY BROWN CHILDREN'S CENTER have?
CHARLEY BROWN CHILDREN'S CENTER has 4 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 1 serious, and 0 minor.
When was CHARLEY BROWN CHILDREN'S CENTER last inspected?
CHARLEY BROWN CHILDREN'S CENTER was last inspected on October 16, 2025.
Has CHARLEY BROWN CHILDREN'S CENTER had any complaints?
CHARLEY BROWN CHILDREN'S CENTER has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 12 unsubstantiated.