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GRACE HARBOR CHURCH AND SCHOOL

12881 NEWPORT AVENUE, Tustin, CA 92780

Facility:
300606476
Type:
INFANT 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:
16

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJanuary 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 30, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for GRACE HARBOR CHURCH AND SCHOOL from August 26, 2022 through January 30, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 7, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 9, 2025.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections on January 30, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92780

Compared to 50 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.47
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
12%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.22

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.

Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the metal base of the pole that holds the shade was broken and the broken part, which is accessible to children, was sharp and rusty. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care
Report comments
Based on observation and interview, the metal base of the pole that holds the shade was broken and the broken part, which is accessible to children, was sharp and rusty. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 9, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space (e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed the edges of the mat were curling up and may be a tripping hazard. Based on interview, the mat was temporarily placed to prevent children from scrstching their legs on the original cushioning which was rough to touch
Inspector notes
LPA observed the edges of the mat were curling up and may be a tripping hazard. Based on interview, the mat was temporarily placed to prevent children from scrstching their legs on the original cushioning which was rough to touch
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 9, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(e) - 101238.2(e)
Official code
101238.2(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212(f) Reporting Requirements (f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and record reviews, the facility did not report to Child 1's (C1) authorized representative (AR) about an unusual incident that occurred between C1 and C2 in the classroom. Report was given upon the request of AR. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
Report comments
Based on staff interviews and record reviews, the facility did not report to Child 1's (C1) authorized representative (AR) about an unusual incident that occurred between C1 and C2 in the classroom. Report was given upon the request of AR. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(f) - 101212(f)
Official code
101212(f)
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... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s observation and interview, C1 sustained injury in the facility while in care. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Report comments
Based on LPA’s observation and interview, C1 sustained injury in the facility while in care. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 18, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Reporting Requirements 101212(d)(1)(C ): (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Dept by telephone… within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information…within seven days following occurrence… (1)... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews Director did not report the multiple cases of hand, foot, mouth disease that occurred in the infant center to licensing office or department of public health. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 26, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101416.5(a)(b)- Staff-Infant Ratio a) In addition to Sections 101216.3 (c), (e), (g) and (h), and notwithstanding Sections 101216.3, (a), (b), (d) and (f), the following shall apply:(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff, on 5/27/22 S4 was alone with 6 infants in the toddler room for 10 minutes. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews with staff, on 5/27/22 S4 was alone with 6 infants in the toddler room for 10 minutes. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 26, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(a)(b) - 101416.5(a)(b)
Official code
101416.5(a)(b)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101428 Infant Care Personal Services (b) The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times. (2) Each infant's clothing and diapers shall be changed as often as necessary to ensure that the infant is clean and dry at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews and records reviewed S2 did not change the infant’s diapers with frequency to maintain a clean and dry diaper at all times, also causing for children’s diaper rash. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Report comments
Based on observations, interviews and records reviewed S2 did not change the infant’s diapers with frequency to maintain a clean and dry diaper at all times, also causing for children’s diaper rash. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 26, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101428(b)(2) - 101428(b)(2)
Official code
101428(b)(2)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101238 Building and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, staff do not wear booties inside the infant classroom, and facility was not properly disinfected in which it caused multiple cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease. This poses a potential health and safety of the children’s in care.
Report comments
Based on observations and interviews, staff do not wear booties inside the infant classroom, and facility was not properly disinfected in which it caused multiple cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease. This poses a potential health and safety of the children’s in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 26, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)