Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.62
- Local median
- 0.33
RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE
29782 AVENIDA DE LAS BANDERAS, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688
- Facility:
- 304270351
- 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:
- 120
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionJune 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE from January 18, 2022 through June 22, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 1, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of December 12, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from March 2, 2026 through June 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 92688
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.1
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 101161 (a) Limitations on Capacity A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews, observations, record review, LPAs Carreiro and Thompson observed 5 additional preschool children in the lower Elementary Classroom which is not part of the preschool license with 1 preschool staff member #1 (S1).
- Inspector notes
- Based on interviews, observations, record review, LPAs Carreiro and Thompson observed 5 additional preschool children in the lower Elementary Classroom which is not part of the preschool license with 1 preschool staff member #1 (S1).
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
- Official code
- 101161(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- 101226 Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as... prescribed by the child's physician. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. C1 had an expired epi-pen and medication stored at the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- prescribed by the child's physician. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. C1 had an expired epi-pen and medication stored at the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 7, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) - 101226(e)(3)(A)
- Official code
- 101226(e)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 1596.885(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. Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff stated children's allergies are posted in the classroom. LPA did not observe all children's allergies posted. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Inspector notes
- Staff stated children's allergies are posted in the classroom. LPA did not observe all children's allergies posted. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 9, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.885(c) - 1596.885(c)
- Official code
- 1596.885(c)
Medium 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews it has been determined facility staff are not aware of children's allergies. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews it has been determined facility staff are not aware of children's allergies. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 7, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or 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. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions with the exception of Allison Joy Bierman which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
- Official code
- 101170(e)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. 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. LPA observed last fire/disaster drill was documented on 1/18/2022 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
- Official code
- 101174(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. 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. LPA observed staff (S1) mandated reporter certification expired 4/26/22 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility representative / Director did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 9 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 1, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.7995(a)(1)