CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AT CAL STATE SMS

453 LA MOREE ROAD, San Marcos, CA 92078LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

15 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 12, 2026

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
CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AT CAL STATE SMS
License number
Not listed
Location
453 LA MOREE ROAD, San Marcos, CA 92078
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
15 inspections, last inspected January 12, 2026
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

29

Total Violations

Jan 12, 2026

Last Inspection

176

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

3

Unsubstantiated

Jan 31, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Jul 24, 2023
1 unsubstantiated
May 27, 2022
2 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (29)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 12, 2026

Based on interviews and review of documentation staff violated children's personal rights on multiple occasions. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintJan 12, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintJan 12, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(e)(3)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(e)(3)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 12, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 12, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 12, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 12, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintJan 12, 2026

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 12, 2026

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 12, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(e)(3)ComplaintJan 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintJan 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)ComplaintJan 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

Based on interviews and review of documentation staff was not in compliance after receiving coaching and training in the area of communication. Staff was terminated subsequent to complaint investigation by licensing. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 27, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 27, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AT CAL STATE SMS's safety grade?

CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AT CAL STATE SMS 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 CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AT CAL STATE SMS have?

CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AT CAL STATE SMS has 29 total violations on record, including 10 critical, 19 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AT CAL STATE SMS last inspected?

CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AT CAL STATE SMS was last inspected on January 12, 2026.

Has CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AT CAL STATE SMS had any complaints?

CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AT CAL STATE SMS has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 3 unsubstantiated.

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