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GARDEN GROVE 1ST PRESCHOOL

8461 GARDEN GROVE BLVD., Garden Grove, CA 92844

Facility:
304370320
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:
100

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for GARDEN GROVE 1ST PRESCHOOL from July 30, 2021 through March 12, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of May 16, 2025.

Two later inspections, from June 17, 2025 through March 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92844

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
6%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on LPA's interview with director and LPA's observations of the facility operating out of ratio (1 teacher with more than 12 preschool children) which posed an immediate risks to the health, safety and personal rights to the children in care.
Report comments
Based on LPA's interview with director and LPA's observations of the facility operating out of ratio (1 teacher with more than 12 preschool children) which posed an immediate risks to the health, safety and personal rights to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
View official report
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 staff members, Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #6 do not have a cuurent Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 3, 2024
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)