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Cottontail Preschool

471 E STREET, Chula Vista CA 91910 · License #376700971 · Day Care Center

LICENSED
Capacity 49 childrenLast inspected Mar 9, 2026
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Director
Denise Matthews
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Address
471 E STREET, Chula Vista CA 91910 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Day Care Center

Ages served

950 - CHILDREN
  • Licensed for 49 children
8
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by California CCLD
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
California average
0.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: California DSS, Community Care Licensing Division
Mar 9, 2026 — Required - 3 Year TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN: 10:18 AM
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 5, 2025 — Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 3, 2025 — Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Sep 3, 2025 — Case Management - Deficiencies TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN: 03:45 PM
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Type B

    101216.2(d) · 101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children...the aide meets the qualifications... Section 101216.2(d).

    The Director stated she will ensure that staff assisting in the care and supervision of children meet the required qualifications, including the completion of the necessary child development units. Also, the Director will ensure that the total number of children in care does not Based on LPA observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 21 children were present with the director and one unqualified aide. Three (3) out of 21 children were napping on their cots. The director stated that (S1) was on break and would be returning shortly. (S1) returned approximately 20 minutes later, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. exceed the licensed capacity at any given time. Proof of staff qualifications and a written plan describing how the facility will maintain compliance with staffing and capacity requirements has been submitted by the director. Cynthia Biszant NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Julieta Abrego NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/03/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

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Jun 14, 2024 — Complaint
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
Jun 14, 2024 — Case Management - Other TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN: 01:15 PM
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 14, 2024 — Complaint
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
Apr 5, 2024 — Case Management - Other TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN: 01:30 PM
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 25, 2023 — Required - 1 Year
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 25, 2023 — Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 9, 2022 — Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 3, 2025 inspection noted: “The licensee stated she will submit a plan on how she will ensure that all teachers who are not fully qualified or are enrolled in qualification courses complet…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Sep 3, 2025 inspection noted: “The Director stated she will ensure that staff assisting in the care and supervision of children meet the required qualifications, including the completion of t…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 22, 2024 inspection noted: “interviews conducted indicating that on more than one occasion, one staff member has cared for more than 24 napping children. This may pose a threat to the heal…” — what has changed since then?

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