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REDEEMER LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

16351 SPRINGDALE ST, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Facility:
300606172
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:
60

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionSeptember 30, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 30, 2025

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for REDEEMER LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL from October 29, 2021 through September 30, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 6, 2023 and involved child guidance, with a due date of October 9, 2023.

Two later inspections, from July 8, 2024 through September 30, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

1 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

6 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92649

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.09

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: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(2) 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 Based on LPA's observation and interviews with staff, the facility sandbox entrance and exit procedures were unsafe and resulted in a child's head injury. This is an immediate risk to the health, saftey or personal rights of the children in care.
Report comments
Based on LPA's observation and interviews with staff, the facility sandbox entrance and exit procedures were unsafe and resulted in a child's head injury. This is an immediate risk to the health, saftey or personal rights of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212(d)(1)(B) Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation...(d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.(1) Events reported shall include the following... (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based LPA interview with Director, on 07/31/2023, an incident occurred and a child sustained a head injury and was taken to the hospital. Facility documented the incident but did not report it to the local licensing agency. This is a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of the children in care.
Report comments
Based LPA interview with Director, on 07/31/2023, an incident occurred and a child sustained a head injury and was taken to the hospital. Facility documented the incident but did not report it to the local licensing agency. This is a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 13, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d)(1)(B) - 101212(d)(1)(B)
Official code
101212(d)(1)(B)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. (1) All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, at 9:25 a.m., LPA Gontarek observed 2 trash cans in the Angel Fish room, 1 trash can in the Dolphins room, and 1 trash can in the Rainbow Fish room to not have tight-fitting lids. Per Director, food items are discarded in these trash cans. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 4 out of 4 trash cans did not have tight-fitting liids, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 5, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(f)(1) - 101239(f)(1)
Official code
101239(f)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food Service (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, at 9:24 a.m., LPA Gontarek observed Toasted Oats cereal opened, and sealed with a piece of clear tape in the Angel Fish Room. At 10:08 a.m., LPA observed cracker box with opened cracker bag rolled down inside. At 10:25 a.m., in kichen, LPA observed one box of Cheeze-Its not sealed properly. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 out of 4 rooms had snack items not sealed properly, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 5, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(1) - 101227(a)(1)
Official code
101227(a)(1)