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REFINERY PRESCHOOL

123 W. ASH STREET, Brea, CA 92821

Facility:
304270496
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:
70

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionFebruary 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 18, 2026

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for REFINERY PRESCHOOL from January 27, 2022 through February 18, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 10, 2025 and involved medication, with a due date of January 24, 2025.

Two later inspections, from January 14, 2025 through February 18, 2026, 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
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 3 local median in 92821

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
40%

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: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 medication expired on 11/2024 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(2) - 101226(e)(2)
Official code
101226(e)(2)
View official 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: 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 Maria Del Rosio Morales, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 7, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
Official code
101170(e)