EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY

967 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH, San Diego, CA 92108LICENSED
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 7, 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
EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
License number
Not listed
Location
967 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH, San Diego, CA 92108
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 46.5/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected August 7, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor46.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety55/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

39

Total Violations

Aug 7, 2025

Last Inspection

21

Capacity

Complaint History

5 complaint investigations on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

8

Unsubstantiated

Feb 9, 2024
4 unsubstantiated
Nov 20, 2023
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Nov 6, 2023
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Mar 21, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation
Nov 29, 2021
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (39)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)ComplaintAug 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(b)(5)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

(b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)ComplaintAug 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintAug 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintAug 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintAug 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(b)(5)ComplaintAug 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintAug 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintAug 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

Based on LPA record review and Director statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility's water has not been tested for lead prior to January 1, 2023. Facility has LIC9275-External Water Sampler Self Certification on file dated 4/27/23, but not LIC9276-Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

Based on LPA record review and Director statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility's water has not been tested for lead prior to January 1, 2023. Facility has LIC9275-External Water Sampler Self Certification on file dated 4/27/23, but not LIC9276-Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(b)(5)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

(b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 7, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 7, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Jul 9, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BJul 9, 2024

§1596.8662 (b) (1)   Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1)   On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BJul 9, 2024

§1596.8662 (b) (1)   Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1)   On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 20, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 6, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintApr 25, 2023

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101175(b)(3)(A)Type BComplaintApr 25, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(E)(2)Type BComplaintApr 25, 2023

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintApr 25, 2023

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(E)(2)Type BComplaintApr 25, 2023

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintApr 25, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(E)(2)ComplaintApr 25, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101175(b)(3)(A)ComplaintApr 25, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101175(b)(3)(A)Type BComplaintApr 25, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 21, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY's safety grade?

EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 46.5 out of 100.

How many violations does EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY have?

EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY has 39 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 39 serious, and 0 minor.

When was EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY last inspected?

EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY was last inspected on August 7, 2025.

Has EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY had any complaints?

EARLY LEARNERS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY has 5 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 8 unsubstantiated.

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