KINDERCARE CUYAMACA CENTER

9735 CUYAMACA STREET, Santee, CA 92071LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

24 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 14, 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
KINDERCARE CUYAMACA CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
9735 CUYAMACA STREET, Santee, CA 92071
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
24 inspections, last inspected November 14, 2025
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

55

Total Violations

Nov 14, 2025

Last Inspection

96

Capacity

Complaint History

7 complaint investigations on record.

6

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

6

Unsubstantiated

Feb 25, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Nov 12, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Jul 10, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Mar 13, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Feb 12, 2024
2 substantiated2 citations
Nov 6, 2023
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated2 citations
Dec 10, 2021
2 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (55)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(c)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(B)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AComplaintNov 14, 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AComplaintNov 14, 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AComplaintNov 14, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)(A)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(B)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintNov 14, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintNov 14, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)(A)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type AComplaintNov 14, 2025

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type AComplaintNov 14, 2025

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintNov 14, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintNov 14, 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AComplaintNov 14, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

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 32Page 2 Per Facility representative younger infants bring their own bottles, food and formula and they are stored in their cubbies and older infants are provided table food according to the menu provided by the facility. Menus are posted on the parent board upon entrance of the facility once a month. In the caterpillar classroom (2-3 years old) LPAs observed cleaning supplies stored in a high cabinet out of reach of children. LPAs observed a filtered water container and cups available for children. Children in this classroom are offered breakfast, lunch and a snack by the facility. There is a restroom in the classroom which contained one sink and one toilet. Per Facility Representative, the infant program uses the preschool yard for outdoor play. Per Facility Representative, the infant program has been using this yard for a few years. There is a yard at the front of the facility which was previously used by the infants but per facility representative, is not being used due to it not being approved for use by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). LPAs informed Director that a waiver or prior approval from CCLD is required any time there is a change in the physical plant for a facility- A type B citation will be issued. During the inspection LPAs observed preschool children entering the Tiny Tots classroom to access the play yard. Per Director, that is the only way to access play yard. LPAs informed Director that each licensed component shall be physically separate from each other. A type B citation will be issued. LPAs reviewed children's records. Two out of three children's records were missing the physician report and the individual feeding plan. All three files reviewed did not have the 15 minute sleep log. LPAs reviewed staff files. Staff files did not contain the child care provider training certificate. At least one staff

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(c)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(c)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(B)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

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 32Page 2 Per Facility representative younger infants bring their own bottles, food and formula and they are stored in their cubbies and older infants are provided table food according to the menu provided by the facility. Menus are posted on the parent board upon entrance of the facility once a month. In the caterpillar classroom (2-3 years old) LPAs observed cleaning supplies stored in a high cabinet out of reach of children. LPAs observed a filtered water container and cups available for children. Children in this classroom are offered breakfast, lunch and a snack by the facility. There is a restroom in the classroom which contained one sink and one toilet. Per Facility Representative, the infant program uses the preschool yard for outdoor play. Per Facility Representative, the infant program has been using this yard for a few years. There is a yard at the front of the facility which was previously used by the infants but per facility representative, is not being used due to it not being approved for use by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). LPAs informed Director that a waiver or prior approval from CCLD is required any time there is a change in the physical plant for a facility- A type B citation will be issued. During the inspection LPAs observed preschool children entering the Tiny Tots classroom to access the play yard. Per Director, that is the only way to access play yard. LPAs informed Director that each licensed component shall be physically separate from each other. A type B citation will be issued. LPAs reviewed children's records. Two out of three children's records were missing the physician report and the individual feeding plan. All three files reviewed did not have the 15 minute sleep log. LPAs reviewed staff files. Staff files did not contain the child care provider training certificate. At least one staff

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)(A)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 25, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 12, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 13, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 12, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 12, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 6, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(f)Type BJun 7, 2023

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type AJun 7, 2023

§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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(f)Type BJun 7, 2023

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type AJun 7, 2023

§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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(f)Jun 7, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Jun 7, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Jun 7, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type BJun 7, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type BJun 7, 2023

(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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KINDERCARE CUYAMACA CENTER's safety grade?

KINDERCARE CUYAMACA CENTER 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 KINDERCARE CUYAMACA CENTER have?

KINDERCARE CUYAMACA CENTER has 55 total violations on record, including 12 critical, 43 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KINDERCARE CUYAMACA CENTER last inspected?

KINDERCARE CUYAMACA CENTER was last inspected on November 14, 2025.

Has KINDERCARE CUYAMACA CENTER had any complaints?

KINDERCARE CUYAMACA CENTER has 7 complaint investigations on record, with 6 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 6 unsubstantiated.

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