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ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER

1201 IRVINE BLVD., Tustin, CA 92780

Facility:
304270591
Type:
SCHOOL AGE 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:
65

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJanuary 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 29, 2026

Summary

This summary covers three available inspections for ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER from July 20, 2023 through January 29, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 22, 2024 and involved supervision, with a due date of February 2, 2024.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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
3

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92780

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.33
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
67%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.13

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Lead test was done March 2,2023 and high lead exceedance found in water tested.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 22, 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: Environmental health
Report finding
Written Directives for Lead Testing (b) All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead pursuant to these written directives. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. There is a high exceedance of Lead in the Preschool Rm 1 sink faucet 9.4ppb, Education BLdg drinking fountain 15.0 ppb. Director stated the faucets were replaced but no re-test was done after.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 22, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. 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 1 Teacher's Aide was left alone with 4 school-age children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 2, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(e) - 101216.2(e)
Official code
101216.2(e)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the 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. During staff file review, LPA observe Barrett Willett did not submit fingerprints prior to working at a child care centerhich poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
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. During staff file reviews, LPA observed Aurora Peralta has been working at the center since October 3, 2022 and records show Aurora is not associated to Aldersgate United Methodist Church Day Care Center which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
Official code
101170(e)
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. During staff file review, 3 out of 5 staff did not have prrof of their mandated reporter certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. 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 file reviews, LPA observed S1 did not have Immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 3, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)