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EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

24242 LA CRESTA, Dana Point, CA 92629

Facility:
300614114
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:
24

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionOctober 7, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 7, 2025

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER from July 21, 2021 through October 7, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 31, 2024 and involved environmental health, with a due date of February 29, 2024.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 5 local median in Orange County

Compared to 680 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.17

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
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above the facility did not test their water for lead and were not able to provide proof of testing, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 29, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (b) All child care centers shall have a director. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in Facility has not submitted a Director Packets for the new director, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 29, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(b) - 101215.1(b)
Official code
101215.1(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During staff file reviews, LPA observed staff and assisatant present did not have a current First Aid/ CPR certification available which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 16, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)