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Playhouse Preschool Infant Center

6545 BALBOA AVENUE, SUITE B, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects an 89% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
43
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Jan 7, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical7 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 9 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. May 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • 01427 INFANT CARE FOOD SERVICE (C) The Infant Shall Be Fed in Accordance with the Individual PlanCCR 101427(C)(1)

      01427 INFANT CARE FOOD SERVICE (C) The infant shall be fed in accordance with the individual plan. (1) Bottle-fed infants shall be fed at least once every four hours. This…

    • INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES If an Infant Falls Asleep Before Being Placed in a Crib, Staff Shall Move the Infant to a Crib as Soon as Possible. This Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101430(a)(3)(E)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  2. Aug 3, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (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…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 6 staff files reviewed do not contain verification of current mandated reporter certification. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/16/2023

    • Lead Testing (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…HSC 1597.16(a)(1)

      Based on record review and licensee statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee has not had the facility's water tested for lead. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/10/2023

  3. Sep 7, 20221 Finding1 Important
    • Buildings and Grounds 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.…CCR 101238(a)

      to LPA 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's Siao observed the gates that are used to block off the napping area and the office's desk area are not sturdy and area easily movable. This poses a potential health and safety risk to clients in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 on what she will do to ensure that the facility will not violate the same regulation no later than 09/14/2022. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  4. Sep 29, 20212 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • MANDATED REPORTERHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

      MANDATED REPORTER. On or before March 30, 2018...a licensed daycare provider, administrator, or employee...shall complete the mandated reporter training...and shall complete…

    • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS. Staff Shall Physically Check on Sleeping Infant(s) Every 15 Minutes and Document... This Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101429(a)(2)(B)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  5. Sep 22, 20212 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • INFANT-STAFF RATIO There Shall Be a Ratio of One Teacher for Every Four Infants in Attendance. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101416.5(b)

      : Mrs. McDole (licensee) stated that she is in the process of hiring qualified staff. She stated that several attempts have been made to interview qualified staff; however on a couple of ocassion candidates fail to show up for interviews. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on site director's own admission and copies of employee timesheet and sign in/out sheet, the facility was out of ratio. On 9/20/21 staff Patty Bobb was alone with 7 infants (ages between 4-13 months). This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of infants in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mrs. McDole is making herself available to meet ratio requirement. Mrs. McDole is a fully qualified preschool and infant teacher/director. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

    • REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The Licensee Shall Report to the Local Health Officer All Outbreaks or Suspected Outbreaks... This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By: This Was…CCR 101212(g)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

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