Childtime Children's Center - Chula Vista
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.
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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
(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.
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.
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.
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
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
LPA observation, face to name sheets and interviews. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care.
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
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
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.
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.
Complaint investigations
Unqualified staff supervise children in care.
Due to lack of supervision, child bites/pushes another child.
Facility staff are operating out of ratio
Licensee allows unqualified staff to work at facility
Staff are operating out of ratio
Staff left day care child soiled for an extended period of time resulting in day care child developing a diaper rash.
Facility did not report an outbreak as required
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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.
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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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