LEMON GROVE CHILDCARE CENTER

3468 CITRUS STREET, Lemon Grove, CA 91945CLOSED
C

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

9 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: CLOSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 13, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
LEMON GROVE CHILDCARE CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
3468 CITRUS STREET, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Status
CLOSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 75.0/100
Inspection record
9 inspections, last inspected February 13, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average75.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance100/100

9

Total Violations

Feb 13, 2026

Last Inspection

42

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Jun 7, 2024
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (9)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(o)(1)Type BJan 21, 2026

(o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(8)(C)Type BJan 21, 2026

(C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(8)(C)Type BJan 21, 2026

(C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Jan 21, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(o)(1)Jan 21, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(8)(C)Jan 21, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BJan 21, 2026

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 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BJan 21, 2026

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 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(o)(1)Type BJan 21, 2026

(o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEMON GROVE CHILDCARE CENTER's safety grade?

LEMON GROVE CHILDCARE CENTER has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 75.0 out of 100.

How many violations does LEMON GROVE CHILDCARE CENTER have?

LEMON GROVE CHILDCARE CENTER has 9 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LEMON GROVE CHILDCARE CENTER last inspected?

LEMON GROVE CHILDCARE CENTER was last inspected on February 13, 2026.

Has LEMON GROVE CHILDCARE CENTER had any complaints?

LEMON GROVE CHILDCARE CENTER has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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