LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE

1111 HIGHLAND DRIVE, Vista, CA 92083LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

9 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 5, 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
LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE
License number
Not listed
Location
1111 HIGHLAND DRIVE, Vista, CA 92083
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 66.3/100
Inspection record
9 inspections, last inspected August 5, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average66.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance0/100

34

Total Violations

Aug 5, 2025

Last Inspection

10

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Aug 5, 2025
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Nov 22, 2024
2 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (34)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(G)(3)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(c)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

(c) The licensee shall notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making any structural changes that reduce the total amount of indoor or outdoor activity space. Such structural changes shall include, but not be limited to, room additions.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(c)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

(c) The licensee shall notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making any structural changes that reduce the total amount of indoor or outdoor activity space. Such structural changes shall include, but not be limited to, room additions.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: (3) Infants up to 12 months of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back. (a) If the infant’s Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] does not have Section C completed, staff shall return the infant to their back for sleeping.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(G)(3)Type BComplaintDec 19, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: (3) Infants up to 12 months of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back. (a) If the infant’s Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] does not have Section C completed, staff shall return the infant to their back for sleeping.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)(3)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: (3) Infants up to 12 months of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)(3)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: (3) Infants up to 12 months of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(c)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(G)(3)Type BComplaintDec 19, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)(3)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.1(g)Type BFeb 2, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.2(a)(d)Type BFeb 2, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.1(g)Feb 2, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.2(a)(d)Feb 2, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BFeb 2, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.1(g)Type BFeb 2, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.2(a)(d)Type BFeb 2, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BFeb 2, 2023

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BFeb 2, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BFeb 2, 2023

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Feb 2, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Feb 2, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Feb 2, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BFeb 2, 2023

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BFeb 2, 2023

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE's safety grade?

LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 66.3 out of 100.

How many violations does LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE have?

LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE has 34 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 34 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE last inspected?

LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE was last inspected on August 5, 2025.

Has LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE had any complaints?

LITTLE BEARS TENDER CARE has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.

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