Fallbrook Community Development Center

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked authorization for emergency medical care.

Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: A child's food allergy plan has not been signed by a health care professional.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked the address of the emergency contact,

Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Sep 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the director is not ensuring the operation is always operating in compliance with Minimum Standard rules. There was evidence to support that unenrolled children are allowed to be at the daycare and participate in activities provided by the operation.

Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained through interviews, this standard was found to be deficient. Caregivers are using a reflection mirror as a discipline method for 3-5 year old children.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained through interviews, this standard was found to be deficient. Children are being placed in a bathroom as a discipline method.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The door handle to the bathroom in one classroom does not allow the door to be easily opened when inside of the bathroom. The bathroom door in a second classroom is hard to open for children and staff from the inside and outside.

Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Posting of Activity Plan

State rule 746.2209 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting of Activity Plan"

Inspector's note: In one of the pre-k 4 rooms and one of the pre-k 3 rooms, the activity plans were not posted. This was corrected when the plans were posted on the wall.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jun 25, 2026.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A schooler was observed to be unsupervised when going to the restroom in another room while the caregiver remained in the playscape area.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jun 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: Cleaning supplies were observed to be in accessible areas to children and near food in the classrooms. This was corrected when cleaning supplies were removed near food and inaccessible to children.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Active-play equipment must have no pinch, crush or shear points.

State rule 746.4601(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points"

Inspector's note: The toddler play area in the playscape has a broken piece of play equipment that has sharp edges.

Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed on their personal cell phone when caring for children during naptime. This was corrected when the cell phone was put up.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications

State rule 746.4911(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications"

Inspector's note: The outside playground has unitary surfacing that has not been properly maintained and contained holes and rips in the surfacing.

Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified by the state Jul 14, 2026.

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: In the 18 to 23 months old class, documentation showing each child's age was not readily available in the classroom for caregivers to retrieve. Caregiver was unable to cofirm children's ages. This was corrected when the assistant director had to retrieve an attendance sheet with the birthdays to find the children's ages.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state Jun 5, 2026.

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: In the Toddler class for 18 to 23 months old, documentation showing each child's age was not readily available in the classroom for caregivers to retrieve. This was corrected when the assistant director had to retrieve an attendance sheet with the birthdays to find the children's ages.

Corrected May 18, 2026, verified by the state May 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: Based on investigation findings, corporal punishment was practiced towards children in care with the use a pointer instructional tool.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: Based on investigation findings, inappropriate grabbing as a prohibited punishment is practiced at the operation.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: Based on investigation findings, a caregiver is yelling at children when addressing challenging behavior.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language"

Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, profane language is used around children in care.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: It was found that there has not been a recent fire inspection conducted nor any fire inspection scheduled with the fire marshal. The last inspection was on 2/3/25 expiring by 2/3/26.

Corrected Mar 4, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: Three children's files were reviewed and found that there was no emergency medical authorization/consent signed by parent/guardian.

Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: In the 18m to 2yr classroom, there were 16 children total with 1 caregiver that transitioned from the gym to the classroom. The special age group number was 2 years old. This was corrected when the director had transitioned and stayed in the classroom until another caregiver arrived.

Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026.

Medium-high risk Groups may not be larger than the state's maximum group size for the children's ages.

State rule 746.1609 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: During the morning time, the total amount of children in the gym was 34 kids from 18 months old to 12 years old with two caregivers. The specific age group was 3 years old. The children were in the gym from 6:30AM to 8:00AM which exceeds the 45 minutes for opening and breakfast time is from 6:30AM to 7:30AM.

Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk When the director is away, the caregiver in charge must have access to all records.

State rule 746.1013(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records"

Inspector's note: During the morning period, two caregivers were present and did not have any access to child or personnel records.

Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: During the morning time while breakfast was being served and eaten, screen time was being utilized from children 2 too 4 years old.

Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026.

Medium risk Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

State rule 746.503 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide Parents With Copy of Policies"

Inspector's note: One child's file did not have policy acknowledgement.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 14, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 746.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: Three children's files were missing additional admission information.

Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Four children's records were reviewed and found that there were no health statements for the children who had been enrolled past 12 months.

Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026.

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have education documentation in their file.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: One caregiver who was hired 1/2025, did not have a pre-employment affidavit.

Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026.

Medium-low risk Required Records Storage

State rule 746.803(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Storage"

Inspector's note: Two children's records were not kept for 3 months after the two children disenrolled on 7/2025 and 8/2025.

Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified by the state Aug 25, 2025.

Medium risk Parents must be told about less serious injuries.

State rule 746.307(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained for the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that proper parental notification of minor injuries was not maintained.

Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified by the state Oct 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: Based on the findings of a recent DFPS investigation, there was evidence to suggest that corporal punishment is being used in the classroom.

Corrected May 16, 2025, verified by the state May 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).