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CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

760 VICTORIA STREET, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Facility:
300604497
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed/Pending Increase
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
129

Inspection snapshot

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL from October 6, 2021 through May 19, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 29, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of May 1, 2025.

Three later inspections, from March 26, 2026 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92627

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.36
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
9%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met: Based on observations, interview and.. file review, it has been determined the facility is over capacity. Facility is only licensed for 7 toddler and there are currently 13 toddlers enrolled and attending. This poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
file review, it has been determined the facility is over capacity. Facility is only licensed for 7 toddler and there are currently 13 toddlers enrolled and attending. This poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 1, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101237 (a) Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities …Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). Based on observations, interview and file review, it has been determined the facility is using a classroom that is not licensed for toddlers. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
toddlers. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101237(a) - 101237(a)
Official code
101237(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 5.0 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Based on lab report analysis water from outlet B (27.000 parts per billion) taken on 1/11/2023 indicated levels of lead in exceedance. Staff stated the outlet tested did have levels of lead in exceedance of 5.5. Outlet has been replaced and will be re-tested.
Inspector notes
Based on lab report analysis water from outlet B (27.000 parts per billion) taken on 1/11/2023 indicated levels of lead in exceedance. Staff stated the outlet tested did have levels of lead in exceedance of 5.5. Outlet has been replaced and will be re-tested.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
General (b) The licensee shall ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation of two ferrets inside the office and interview with facility representative Lisa Holloway on 08/10/22 stating she does not have permits for the ferrets.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 10, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101151(b) - 101151(b)
Official code
101151(b)