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Childtime Children's Center - Chula Vista

770 Rancho Del Rey Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 · San Diego County
2 Type A citations in last 12 months 6 substantiated complaints Child care center (preschool)

Childtime Children's Center - Chula Vista is a licensed child care center in Chula Vista, CA, licensed for up to 129 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2000. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 4 times and investigated 17 complaints, 6 of them substantiated. The state issued 11 citations, 2 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for supervision (3 of 11). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #65 of 72 centers in Chula Vista and has more citations per inspection than 92% of California licensed centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 92% of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
Tied for #65 of 72 centers in Chula Vista
2 Type A citations
9 Type B citations
4 Inspections
6 of 17 Complaints substantiated
11 citations from 29 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jul 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Jul 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Apr 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Feb 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Nov 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jun 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Feb 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Dec 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Jun 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Jun 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found May 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Apr 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Aug 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Sep 29, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation Sep 16, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation issued No citation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Supervision 3
Training & qualifications 2
Caregiver conduct 2
Building & playground safety 1
Staff ratios 1
Other standards 1
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Type A Sep 9, 2026 Case management visit (incident) Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on documentation, and interviews, the facility staff did not comply with the section cited above, as a child was left unattended in a classroom for approximately 3 minutes before staff discovered the child. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care
Plan of correction due Sep 18, 2026
Type B Apr 24, 2026 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications
Teacher qualifications and duties §101216.1(c)(1)
(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have…: (1) Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed… This requirement is not met as evidence 1 The licensee shall develop and implement a written procedure describing how staff qualifications will be verified prior to assigning staff to teacher positions or allowing staff to supervise children alone. The procedure shall include verification of transcripts, unit counts, experience Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not ensure that S7 met fully qualified teacher qualifications, as S7 had only three units, was designated as a lead teacher, and left alone supervising children in care, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 requirements, and confirmation of staff roles in the facility system. The written plan shall be submitted to the LPA by 05/21/2026.
Plan of correction due May 21, 2026
Type A Nov 13, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on observations and interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. On 08/19/2025, C2 bit C1 on the right cheek during outdoor play, and staff were not positioned to observe or prevent the incident, posing an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 will be covered during the retraining at the next all-staff meeting. The director stated she will submit the plan to LPA Julieta Abrego no later than 11/14/2025.
Plan of correction due Nov 14, 2025
Type B Jun 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(d)(2)
Based on observation and interview, the acting director did not comply with the section cited above in that the LPA observed a hole around the sprinkler located in the two's playground against the east fence which could be a potential hazard for children and staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 4, 2025
Type B Oct 18, 2024 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications
Teacher aide qualifications §101216.2(d)
101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties: (d) An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children, pursuant to Section 101216.3 shall meet the following requirements: (1) Completion of six 1 Director will hold a staff meeting and review regulation cited. Staff will sign attendance sheet. Minutes of the meeting will be submitted to the licensing office by POC date. postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development. This requirement was not met as facility staff worked as an aide on more than one occasion, per own admission, without required units. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care. Deficiency Dismissed
Plan of correction due Nov 1, 2024
Type B Oct 18, 2024 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio: (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. Per ratio sheets dated 7/29/24 and staff statement, staff member was left alone with 21 children as 1 Director will hold a staff meeting and review regulation cited. Staff will sign attendance sheet. Minutes of the meeting will be submitted to the licensing office by POC date. children awoke from nap. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care. 8
Plan of correction due Nov 1, 2024
Type B Oct 20, 2023 Complaint investigation Other standards
Rule §1596.956(a)(4)
LPA observation, face to name sheets and interviews. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 27, 2023
Type B Jun 2, 2023 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 i n Sections 1 Director must submit a written plan detailing staff positioning and supervision plan to ensure required supervision is provided. Director will hold a staff meeting and review supervision regulation. 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidence by child being injured due to a lack of required supervision. This could pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care. 8
Plan of correction due Jun 9, 2023
Type B Jun 2, 2023 Case management visit (incident) Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
101223 Personal Rights: 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. Director must submit a written plan detailing who will apply first aid and when it will be applied. Director will hold a staff meeting and review personal rights regulation This requirement was not met as evidence by child being injured and not receiving first aid. This could pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care. 8
Plan of correction due Jun 2, 2023
Type B May 26, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
child in care was left in soiled diaper for an extended period of time which resulted in a diaper rash. 8 5/26/23 thru 6/9/23.
Plan of correction due May 26, 2023
Type B Oct 24, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(1)(E)
Based on interviews and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was an epidemic outbreak and was not reported in a timely manner. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 31, 2022

Complaint investigations

Not substantiated Jul 13, 2026 Complaint investigation received Apr 17, 2026
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Substantiated Apr 24, 2026 Complaint investigation received Feb 26, 2026
Substantiated allegation:
Unqualified staff supervise children in care.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Substantiated Nov 13, 2025 Complaint investigation received Aug 20, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
Due to lack of supervision, child bites/pushes another child.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Feb 19, 2025 Complaint investigation received Dec 17, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Substantiated Oct 18, 2024 Complaint investigation received Jul 22, 2024
Substantiated allegations:
Facility staff are operating out of ratio
Licensee allows unqualified staff to work at facility
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Jun 28, 2024 Complaint investigation received Apr 9, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiated Feb 9, 2024 Complaint investigation received Feb 9, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Substantiated Oct 20, 2023 Complaint investigation received Sep 26, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Staff are operating out of ratio
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Aug 18, 2023 Complaint investigation received Jun 8, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiated Jun 9, 2023 Complaint investigation received Apr 12, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Substantiated May 26, 2023 Complaint investigation received Mar 10, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Staff left day care child soiled for an extended period of time resulting in day care child developing a diaper rash.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Apr 19, 2023 Complaint investigation received Feb 9, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiated Apr 19, 2023 Complaint investigation received Feb 1, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Substantiated Oct 24, 2022 Complaint investigation received Aug 8, 2022
Substantiated allegation:
Facility did not report an outbreak as required
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiated Oct 24, 2022 Complaint investigation received Aug 8, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiated Aug 9, 2022 Complaint investigation received May 26, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiated Sep 16, 2021 Complaint investigation received Jun 22, 2021
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.

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About this center

Licensed capacity 129 children
License type Child care center (preschool)
License status Licensed
Licensed since Aug 14, 2000
Licensee Childtime Childcare, INC.
Administrator Sheryl Crowel-cook
Phone (619) 397-0165
State facility # 376600636
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Common questions

Does Childtime Children's Center - Chula Vista take infants?

Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children. An infant center is licensed separately at the same address (listed below).

Has Childtime Children's Center - Chula Vista had any serious violations?

California issued 2 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Sep 9, 2026, for care and supervision. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Childtime Children's Center - Chula Vista?

California investigated 17 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 6. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Childtime Children's Center - Chula Vista compare with other daycares in Chula Vista?

It is tied for #65 of 72 centers in Chula Vista by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 92% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Childtime Children's Center - Chula Vista last inspected?

Aug 19, 2026. No citations were issued during that visit.

How much does Childtime Children's Center - Chula Vista cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Childtime Children's Center - Chula Vista for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in San Diego County, which includes Chula Vista, was $1,013 a month for preschoolers (about $1,280 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs Childtime Children's Center - Chula Vista?

The licensee is Childtime Childcare, INC., and the administrator listed with the state is Sheryl Crowel-cook.

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 376600636 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.

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