California · Imperial Beach · 91932

Ecs - Hammond Child Development Center

455 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 · San Diego County

ClosedChild care center (preschool)

This center is closed. California lists its license as closed as of Jun 1, 2026. Its state inspection history is shown below.

Ecs - Hammond Child Development Center was a licensed child care center in Imperial Beach, CA, licensed for up to 49 children. Its license closed around June 2026. Since February 2021, the state inspected it 2 times and investigated 3 complaints, 2 substantiated, and issued 2 citations, 0 of them Type A. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.

Inspection history

0Type A citations

2Type B citations

2Inspections

2 of 3Complaints substantiated

Every state visit

Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Supervision1

Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Type BDec 15, 2025Complaint investigationSupervision

Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)

Based on interviews and video footage reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that children were left unattended in a classroom which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 the staff training sign in sheet will be provided to the LPA by 12/18/2025 via email. In addition to the policy and training, the chld safety gate in question was changed & replaced with a more secure locking mechanism.

Plan of correction due Dec 18, 2025

Type BMay 9, 2025Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct

Personal rights §101223(a)(2)

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that children's diapering needs are not being met in a timely manner which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 no later than 5/23/2025.

Plan of correction due May 23, 2025

Complaint investigations

SubstantiatedDec 15, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Sep 24, 2025

Substantiated allegation:

Child was left unattended on a changing table.

1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

Not substantiatedOct 20, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Jul 23, 2025

The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.

SubstantiatedMay 9, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Feb 19, 2025

At least one allegation was substantiated. The state’s report lists which.

1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

About this center

Licensed capacity49 children

License typeChild care center (preschool)

License statusClosed

Licensed sinceJul 16, 2001

ClosedJun 1, 2026

LicenseeEpiscopal Community Services

Last administratorJonalynn Fuertes

State facility #376600763

Licensed centers nearby

Intellichildren Of IB
608 Tenth Street, Imperial Beach · 0.7 mi away · 63 spotsToo few inspections to compare V.i.p. Village - State Preschool
1001 Fern Avenue, Imperial Beach · 0.9 mi away · 191 spotsAmong the most cited Montessori Learning Academy INC.
1179 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial Beach · 1.0 mi away · 62 spotsMore citations than most St. Charles Catholic Preschool
980 Saturn Boulevard, San Diego · 1.8 mi away · 48 spotsNo citations Ocean View Christian Academy
2460 Palm Avenue, San Diego · 2.5 mi away · 82 spotsMore citations than most Harborside State Preschool
681 Naples Street, Chula Vista · 2.8 mi away · 24 spotsAbout typical

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 376600763 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.