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Childtime Children's Center · Preschool, Temecula

27321 Nicolas Rd., Temecula, CA 92591 · Riverside County
3 substantiated complaints Child care center (preschool)

Childtime Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Temecula, CA, licensed for up to 96 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2001. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 4 times and investigated 6 complaints, 3 of them substantiated. The state issued 16 citations, 2 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for training & qualifications (4 of 16). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is #26 of 26 centers in Temecula and has more citations per inspection than 95% of California licensed centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 95% of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
#26 of 26 centers in Temecula
2 Type A citations
14 Type B citations
4 Inspections
3 of 6 Complaints substantiated
16 citations from 17 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 19, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jan 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Aug 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found May 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Feb 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Feb 1, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Sep 29, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation issued No citation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 4
Records & paperwork 2
Supervision 2
Staff ratios 2
Background checks 2
Food & feeding 1
Building & playground safety 1
Health & medication 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Type B Jun 16, 2026 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Admission procedures and parents' rights §101218.1(b)(5)
(b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following: (5) To complain to the local licensing office and inspect the child care center without discrimination or retaliation in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857 1 Director stated an addendum will be added to documentation provided to parents stating denial of enrollment will be done if a child is disenrolleed from a sister center. Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, the Department determined that C1's guardians were subjected to retaliatory treatment after filing a complaint and expressing concerns regarding the facility. As a result, the family was prevented from enrolling C1 at a nearby sister center. The evidence supports that the denial of enrollment was influenced by the guardians' prior complaints and interactions with facility staff rather than by objective enrollment criteria. 8
Plan of correction due Jul 16, 2026
Type B Jun 16, 2026 Case management visit (deficiencies) Records & paperwork
Admission agreements §101219(f)
The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement. This requirement was not met as evidence by. 1 Director stated they will be conducting an addendum to the parent handbook to specify disenrollment process. Based on documentation reviewed and interviews conducted, the Department determined that the facility failed to follow its established policies and procedures regarding the disenrollment of Child 1 (C1) by never completing the family pledge/ engagment packet. 8
Plan of correction due Jul 16, 2026
Type B Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two of five staff files audited. Where S1 and S3, did not have a current Mandated Reporter certificate on file. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 16, 2026
Type B Dec 19, 2025 Case management visit (incident) Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidence by... 1 Director will email LPA a staff training agenda on supervision and transitions, including a staff sign-in. Training should include discussions on blind spots, leading from the back and full sweeps of space before transitioning. Based on two of two interviews and records reviewed, C1 was left alone at the end of a hallway for approximately five or more minutes. C1 was located when appropriate name-to-face documenation was reviewed. Which poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care. 8
Plan of correction due Jan 16, 2026
Type B Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Teacher qualifications and duties §101216.1(c)(1)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of five staff files. Where Staff 5 (S5) did not have transcripts available for review during inspection. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 21, 2025
Type B Jan 29, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited one out of three preschool classrooms observed. Where the 4's classroom had 22 children present with one fully qualified staff and an assistant, exceeding a maximum of 15 children. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 7, 2025
Type B Aug 24, 2023 Complaint investigation Food & feeding
Section 101227 (a)(7)(B) Food Services
Director has agreed to review and update the CCC’s procedures and ensure all staff are trained or retrained on the updated procedure for serving food and handling food allergies. Director will provide training agenda/content and sign in sheets to LPA via email on or before the
Plan of correction due Sep 22, 2023
Type A May 9, 2023 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
LPA observed 14 childen in Classrom #2 with one staff member and 27 children inside classroom #3 with two staff members. 1 Director, Abby Lewis agrees to submit in writing how the facility will stay within ratio as required by Title 22 Regulations going forward. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to children in care.
Plan of correction due May 9, 2023
Type B May 9, 2023 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(b)
A child got his/her head stuck in a gap between the wall and the sink inside classroom #2 for approximately five minutes. This is a potential risk to the Director, Abby Lewis agrees to submit a work order to have the gap inside the classroom barricaded between the wall and the sink and submit copies of the work order and barricade to Community Care Licensing by 06/08/23. health and safety of children in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 8, 2023
Type B Feb 22, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(2)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 records, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 8, 2023
Type B Feb 22, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 records, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 8, 2023
Type A Feb 1, 2023 Case management visit (other) Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(1)
>>> 8 Director agrees to not allow S2 at the facility until the facility provides proof of completed background/fingerprint clearance and association to the Department by the
Plan of correction due Feb 2, 2023
Type B Feb 1, 2023 Case management visit (other) Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(1)
>>> 8 Director agrees to not allow S1 at the facility until associated to the facility and submits proof to the Department by the
Plan of correction due Feb 3, 2023
Type B Feb 1, 2023 Case management visit (other) Health & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on record review, licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S2 did not have proof of immunization >>>
Plan of correction due Feb 6, 2023
Type B Feb 1, 2023 Case management visit (other) Caregiver conduct
Personal Rights
Based on record review, licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S1 and S2 did not have the required >>> 8 >>> Director of the facility agrees to submit all required Licensing documents to the department by the
Plan of correction due Feb 6, 2023
Type B Sep 29, 2021 Case management visit (other) Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met by evidence of: On 2/11/2020, 1 The Center Director agrees to conduct training with all staff regarding this regulation and the importance of ensuring all children are account for during transitioning periods. Submit a copy of the agenda reviewed with staff and signatures of acknowledgement with all staff signatures to the Department by 9/30/2021. as reported by the facility, Child #1 was left behind in the classroom while, all children and staff transitions from indoor activities to outdoor playtime. Child was found alone in the classroom by another staff. This is an potential health and safety risk to children if not corrected. 8
Plan of correction due Sep 30, 2021

Complaint investigations

Substantiated Jun 16, 2026 Complaint investigation received May 5, 2026
At least one allegation was substantiated. The state’s report lists which.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Aug 21, 2025 Complaint investigation received Jul 17, 2025
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiated Jan 4, 2024 Complaint investigation received Nov 7, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Substantiated Aug 24, 2023 Complaint investigation received May 17, 2023
At least one allegation was substantiated. The state’s report lists which.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Substantiated May 9, 2023 Complaint investigation received May 3, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Facility is operating out of ratio
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Feb 22, 2023 Complaint investigation received Jan 27, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.

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About this center

Licensed capacity 96 children
License type Child care center (preschool)
License status Licensed
Licensed since Jan 17, 2001
Licensee Childtime Childcare, INC.
Administrator Abby Lewis
Phone (951) 693-4843
State facility # 334808529
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Common questions

Does Childtime Children's Center take infants?

Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.

Has Childtime Children's Center had any serious violations?

California issued 2 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on May 9, 2023, for teacher-child ratio. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Childtime Children's Center?

California investigated 6 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 3. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Childtime Children's Center compare with other daycares in Temecula?

It is #26 of 26 centers in Temecula by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Childtime Children's Center last inspected?

Dec 19, 2025. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.

How much does Childtime Children's Center cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Childtime Children's Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Riverside County, which includes Temecula, was $856 a month for preschoolers (about $1,080 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs Childtime Children's Center?

The licensee is Childtime Childcare, INC., and the administrator listed with the state is Abby Lewis.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.

To read the full state reports, search facility number 334808529 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.

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