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LIGHT OF CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

18182 CULVER DRIVE, Irvine, CA 92612

Facility:
300603211
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
64

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for LIGHT OF CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL from March 9, 2022 through May 14, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 9, 2022 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 9, 2022.

Six later inspections, from March 18, 2022 through May 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 92612

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.41

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
21%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.13

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 01/26/2022, facility director did not ensure the personal rights of children in care in that the facility staff and children did not wear face coverings indoors as required by the State Public Health Officer Order dated 6/11/21, requiring compliance with CDPH Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings, and the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). cont.
Report comments
ensure the personal rights of children in care in that the facility staff and children did not wear face coverings indoors as required by the State Public Health Officer Order dated 6/11/21, requiring compliance with CDPH Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings, and the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). cont.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
1596.885(c) The department... issued under this act upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this act: (c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 01/26/2022, facility director engaged in conduct inimical to the health, welfare, and safety of the children in care, in that the facility staff and children did not wear face coverings indoors as required by the State Public Health Officer Order dated 6/11/21, requiring compliance with CDPH Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings, (continue to next page)
Report comments
On 01/26/2022, facility director engaged in conduct inimical to the health, welfare, and safety of the children in care, in that the facility staff and children did not wear face coverings indoors as required by the State Public Health Officer Order dated 6/11/21, requiring compliance with CDPH Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings, (continue to next page)
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.885(c) - 1596.885(c)
Official code
1596.885(c)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Reporting Requirements 101212(d)(1)(C ): (d)Upon the occurrence, during the operation...(d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Dept by telephone…within the... next working day... written report …within seven days following occurrence… (1) Events reported shall include the following…(C)Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records reviewed S1 failed to report 13 COVID-19 positive cases to Community Care Licensing and Department of Public Health. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d)(1)(C) - 101212(d)(1)(C)
Official code
101212(d)(1)(C)