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Preschool center · Child care center
Children's Choice
Licensed & activeAges PreschoolUp to 43 children
8824 Cottonwood Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
Safety record
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2 citations across 3 licensing visits
None was Type A (immediate risk). 1 complaint was investigated; 0 allegations were substantiated. California licensing visits since 2023.
- Facilities & equipmentCorrection due Nov 28, 2026Oct 28, 2026
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (§101239(n))
- Staff qualifications & clearancesCorrection was due Jul 26, 2023Jul 5, 2023
Personnel Requirements (§101216(g)(1))
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California CCLD licensing visits since 2021 (inspections, complaint investigations and follow-ups), updated daily. Citations are matched to the latest visit on or before their correction due date, because the state download does not link them; Type A (immediate risk) and Type B totals are shown per visit kind.
Citations by visit kind (state totals)
| Visits | Count | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other (follow-up, case management) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Type A: an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. California publishes these as totals, not per citation.
Complaints investigated
| Closed | Substantiated | Inconclusive | Unfounded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2023 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Counts are allegations per complaint, as published by CCLD. The complaint text is on the state’s report pages.
| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Licensing inspection |