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Leaps And Bounds

270 West Crest Street, Escondido, CA 92025 · San Diego County
6 substantiated complaintsChild care center (preschool)

Leaps And Bounds is a licensed child care center in Escondido, CA, licensed for up to 105 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2018. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 4 times and investigated 12 complaints, 6 of them substantiated. The state issued 21 citations, 2 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 21). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #52 of 54 centers in Escondido and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 10,948 California licensed centers, comparing weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #52 of 54 centers in Escondido
2Type A citations
19Type B citations
4Inspections
6 of 12Complaints substantiated
21 citations from 24 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 1, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety14
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1
Food & feeding1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Type BJul 1, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in where during the tour of the facility LPA observed Rm 2, Rm 4 changing tables with dirt/grime, floor boards and walls with dirt/grime Rm 1-4, 5 outlet covers missing between Rm 1-4, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 29, 2026
Type BJul 1, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(g)
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in cleaning solutions, exterior building paint, bleach/water mix, room sprays and disinfectants were accessible to children in rooms 1-4 as the areas kept did not have child safety locks and/or within reach of children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 29, 2026
Type BAug 7, 2025Complaint investigationTraining & qualifications
Teacher aide qualifications §101216.2(e)
Based on LPA's observations and interviews conducted Staff #1 (S1) stated they were giving a teacher a break on 7/16/25 and was alone with 12 children even though they have no units. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 5, 2025
Type BJul 16, 2025Case management visit (other)Staff ratios
Capacity limits §101161(a)
Based on interview conducted and LPAs observation, it was disclosed that C1 was moved from the infant classroom into the 2's classroom prior to their 2nd birthday to meet ratio. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 25, 2025
Type BFeb 5, 2025Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)(1)
Based on LPA observation in the kitchen, LPA observed mice droppings and 1 dead cockroach in the pantry area. Lastly, based on record review of pest control receipts, it was documented that pest control had seen pest activity over the past few months and was asked to treat for mice and cockroaches based on activity being reported. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 14, 2025
Type BOct 30, 2024Complaint investigationFood & feeding
Food service §101227(7)(b)
Based on interviews, 4 out of 4 staff memers stated C1 was served food with known allergens. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 8, 2024
Type BJul 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Carbon monoxide detectors §1596.954
Based on observation, there was no working carbon monoxide located, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 8, 2024
Type BJul 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Indoor activity space §101238.3(b)
Based on observation, the flooring in hallway was in disrepair with tears, missing sections and cracks, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 29, 2024
Type BJul 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(n)
Based on observation, furniture, bathroom door, bathroom toilet paper dispensers, and drywall are in disrepair, therefore licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 items, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 29, 2024
Type BJul 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on observation, plumbing fixtures for the preschool room are not in proper working order, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 15, 2024
Type BMay 31, 2024Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(d)
Based on observations and 2 out of 3 interviews, outdoor activity space ground surface is not maintained and poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 28, 2024
Type AMay 15, 2024Case management visit (other)Building & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(d)(1)(2)
LPAs observed a broken drain cover with multiple sharp edges and the sandbox had an exposed screw present in the right corner.
Plan of correction due May 16, 2024
Type AMar 28, 2023Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on interviews the after-school staff did not realize a child had left the classroom and exited the building and was only aware of it when a parent brought the child back into the facility. Director will provide LIC 9224 to all parents enrolled for a period of one year and keep a copy in the child's file for review by the Department.
Plan of correction due Mar 29, 2023
Type BMar 8, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(1)(C)
Based on interviews the incident of a Preschool child walking out of the facility unnoticed by caretakers was not reported to the Department, which poses a potential, heath, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 10, 2023
Type BNov 10, 2022Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
101238(a) Building and Grounds The childcare center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 Director agrees to clean, replace and/or repair all flooring issues and have the walls of the facility cleaned and/or painted and repaired on or before the
Plan of correction due Dec 6, 2022
Type BNov 10, 2022Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)(1)
Based on observations and confidential interviews, the facility has an issue with cockroaches and dead cockroaches were observed under the sinks in the kitchen and the 3’s classroom.
Plan of correction due Dec 6, 2022
Type BNov 10, 2022Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(d)
Based on observations, the facility’s front office and 2’s classroom was cluttered with supplies and equipment underneath the receptionist area and the back of the 2’s classroom that was accessible to children which is a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 or before the
Plan of correction due Dec 6, 2022
Type BNov 10, 2022Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(f)
The Director has agreed to purchase a trash can with a tightfitting cover for the kitchen and will provide proof of purchase by submitting a picture of the trashcan to LPA Hamilton via email on or before the
Plan of correction due Dec 6, 2022
Type BNov 10, 2022Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(n)
Director has agreed to remove the red chair, blue vinyl couch and remove or fix/repair the screws in steps in front of the closet in the Pre-K room. Director will submit proof by submitting a picture to LPA Hamilton via email on or before the
Plan of correction due Dec 6, 2022
Type BMar 30, 2022Case management visit (incident)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(1)(C)
Based on record review and interview the facility did not report to CCL a possible Pinworm exposure at the facility on or around March 14, 2022 which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 12, 2022
Type BMar 30, 2022Case management visit (incident)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(f)
Based on record review and interview the facility did not provide proper notification/information to the parents of enrolled children regarding a possible Pinworm exposure at the facility on or around March 14, 2022 which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 5, 2022

Complaint investigations

Not substantiatedApr 9, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Feb 25, 2026
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedAug 7, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Jul 10, 2025
At least one allegation was substantiated. The state’s report lists which.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedMay 5, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Jan 16, 2025
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedFeb 5, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Jan 27, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
Staff did not ensure daycare was free from pests
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedOct 30, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Oct 22, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedOct 30, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Oct 28, 2024
At least one allegation was substantiated. The state’s report lists which.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedOct 23, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Sep 30, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedSep 5, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Aug 9, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedMay 31, 2024Complaint investigationreceived May 30, 2024
Substantiated allegation:
-The outdoor activity space is not being maintained free of hazards
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedMay 31, 2024Complaint investigationreceived May 30, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedMar 28, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Mar 1, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
- Day care child wandered away from the facility unattended.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedNov 10, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Oct 6, 2022
Substantiated allegations:
Facility has insects
Facility trash is not properly disposed of.
Facility is unkempt.
Facility is dirty.
5 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

About this center

Licensed capacity105 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceJul 30, 2018
LicenseeLeaps And Bounds, LLC
AdministratorMiriam Moreno
Phone(760) 480-9787
State facility #374844882

Other licenses at this address

Common questions

Does Leaps And Bounds take infants?

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

Has Leaps And Bounds had any serious violations?

California issued 2 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on May 15, 2024, for outdoor activity space. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Leaps And Bounds?

California investigated 12 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 6. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Leaps And Bounds compare with other daycares in Escondido?

It is tied for #52 of 54 centers in Escondido by weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 10,948 California centers with enough inspection history).

When was Leaps And Bounds last inspected?

Jul 1, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.

How much does Leaps And Bounds cost?

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

Who runs Leaps And Bounds?

The licensee is Leaps And Bounds, LLC, and the administrator listed with the state is Miriam Moreno.

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 374844882 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.