Early Learners Children's Academy · 967 Camino Del Rio South, Preschool, San Diego
967 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 · San Diego County
ClosedChild care center (preschool)
This center is closed. California lists its license as closed as of Sep 9, 2025. Its state inspection history is shown below.
Early Learners Children's Academy was a licensed child care center in San Diego, CA, licensed for up to 60 children. Its license closed around September 2025. Since February 2021, the state inspected it 2 times and investigated 1 complaint, 0 substantiated, and issued 8 citations, 0 of them Type A. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.
Inspection history
0Type A citations
8Type B citations
2Inspections
0 of 1Complaints substantiated
Every state visit
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Health & medication2
Building & playground safety2
Staff ratios1
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1
Background checks1
Citations, newest first
Capacity limits §101161(a)
Based on LPA observation and interview with Director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that three toddlers under two years of age were present in preschool classroom #4 and facility is not currently licensed for a toddler option which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 7, 2024
Type BJun 23, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Napping equipment §101239.1(b)(5)
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in several mats had exposed foam in classroom cabinets which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 21, 2023
Type BJun 23, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Health-related services §101226(d)
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 items missing from first aid kit which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 21, 2023
Type BJun 23, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Health-related services §101226(e)(1)(B)
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of two epi-pens stored in office missing prescription labels which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 21, 2023
Type BJun 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in bench in room #4 needs repair, several tables/chairs need cleaning, carpet in room #3 and other toys/equipment need cleaning which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 21, 2023
Type BJun 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(g)
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 clorox wipes and bottle of ibuprofen accessible to children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 21, 2023
Type BMar 3, 2022Case management visit (deficiencies)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(1)(C)
Based on interviews, there was more than 1 positive COVID case at the center that was not reported to licensing. This poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 11, 2022
Type BJan 14, 2022Case management visit (deficiencies)Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(2)
Director, Andrea, stated she is attempting to register for a guardian account to transfer staff herself. She will ensure staff is associated by
Plan of correction due Jan 18, 2022
Complaint investigations
Not substantiatedMar 3, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Jan 7, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
About this center
Licensed capacity60 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusClosed
Licensed sinceFeb 19, 2020
ClosedSep 9, 2025
LicenseeEarly Learners Children's Academy
Last administratorShelley Armas
State facility #376105020
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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 376105020 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
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