EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE

10850 MONTONGO STREET, San Diego, CA 92126LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

9 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 10, 2024

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
EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE
License number
Not listed
Location
10850 MONTONGO STREET, San Diego, CA 92126
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
9 inspections, last inspected December 10, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

21

Total Violations

Dec 10, 2024

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (21)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(1)(A)Dec 10, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(1)(A)Type ADec 10, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During a tour of the facility, LPA observed a bottle of Benadryl stored under the sink that is not latched and accessible to children. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(1)(A)Type BDec 10, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff D.M.'s fingerprint clearance is not associated to the facility. Mrs. Finney provided proof to LPA that she walked in the documents to the department in October, however records did not show that staff DM's fingerprint was associated. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.859Type BComplaintJun 26, 2024

Based on interview the accusation was not provided to parents and they have not signed LIC 9224.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(j)Type BComplaintJun 26, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff D.M.'s fingerprint clearance is not associated to the facility. Mrs. Finney provided proof to LPA that she walked in the documents to the department in October, however records did not show that staff DM's fingerprint was associated. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(g)Type AComplaintJun 26, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During a tour of the facility, LPA observed bottles of toxic items such as Lysol and disinfectant cleaner stored in a cabinet that is not latched and accessible to children. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.859Type AComplaintJun 26, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During a tour of the facility, LPA observed a bottle of Benadryl stored under the sink that is not latched and accessible to children. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(j)Type BComplaintJun 26, 2024

Based on file review, staff Ashley Mullaley Rodriguez did not have a physician's report on file. Ms. Rodriguez was employed on May 30, 2023.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662Type BComplaintJun 26, 2024

Based on file review, Staff Ashley Mullaley Rodriguez' did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216Type BComplaintJun 26, 2024

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(g)Type AComplaintJun 26, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During a tour of the facility, LPA observed bottles of toxic items such as Lysol and disinfectant cleaner stored in a cabinet that is not latched and accessible to children. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216Type BComplaintJun 26, 2024

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type BComplaintJun 26, 2024

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(g)ComplaintJun 26, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(j)ComplaintJun 26, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)ComplaintJun 26, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216ComplaintJun 26, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662ComplaintJun 26, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.859ComplaintJun 26, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type BComplaintJun 26, 2024

Based on observation, licensee installed a green climbing structure with insufficient cushioning material that will not absorb falls.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662Type BComplaintJun 26, 2024

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE's safety grade?

EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE have?

EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE has 21 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE last inspected?

EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, THE was last inspected on December 10, 2024.

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