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CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTER

13881 N. PROSPECT AVENUE, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Facility:
304370427
Type:
INFANT 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:
35

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMarch 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 16, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTER from February 23, 2022 through March 16, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 20, 2025 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of December 4, 2025.

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
17

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 92705

Compared to 32 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.82
Local median
0.28

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.06

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.

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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
101427 Infant Care Food Service (j) Bottles, dishes, and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date. This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on the information gathered from the self-reported unusual incident report, observations, and interviews with three staff, it was determined that S1 fed the wrong bottle of breast milk to Child #1 (C1) that belonged to Child #2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
Report comments
Based on the information gathered from the self-reported unusual incident report, observations, and interviews with three staff, it was determined that S1 fed the wrong bottle of breast milk to Child #1 (C1) that belonged to Child #2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 4, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101427(j) - 101427(j)
Official code
101427(j)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101429(2)(A) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (2)Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times.(A) This shall include when the infants are going to sleep, are sleeping...This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observation and interview, 2 teachers with 6 infants. 1 staff sitting on the floor in carpet area and1 teacher in kitchen. LPA asked who was supervising the infant asleep in the napping room. Staff stated they are trying but no one is in the napping room supervising the infant.
Inspector notes
Based on LPAs observation and interview, 2 teachers with 6 infants. 1 staff sitting on the floor in carpet area and1 teacher in kitchen. LPA asked who was supervising the infant asleep in the napping room. Staff stated they are trying but no one is in the napping room supervising the infant.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(2)(A) - 101429(2)(A)
Official code
101429(2)(A)
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Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Posting of License (a) The license shall be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible location in the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in all posting requirements were not posted on the day of the inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 6, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101160(a) - 101160(a)
Official code
101160(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (4) All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in both rooms Toddler A &B are bathrooms are used as storage. LPA observed large trash bins, brooms, and empty boxes, children in Toddler B use the bathroom sink to wash their hands which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 6, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(e)(4) - 101239(e)(4)
Official code
101239(e)(4)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in room Toddler B did not have a working sink next to the changing table, staff have to walk to the restroom which is about 6 feet away to use the sink that is in the bathroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(h)(4) - 101439(h)(4)
Official code
101439(h)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (h) Infant changing tables shall: (4) While in use, be placed within arm's reach of a sink. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 01 out of 01 objects which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that in class Toddler A does not have an arms length sink within reach of the infants changing table which poses a potential risk to the children in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 7, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(h)(4) - 101439(h)(4)
Official code
101439(h)(4)
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 record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 01 out of 01 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S5 has the health screen in file incomplete. This poses a potential risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 7, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 01 out of 01 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff #2 did not have this requirement.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(l)(1)(B) - 101216(l)(1)(B)
Official code
101216(l)(1)(B)
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 03 out of 08 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S1, S2 and S7 did not have a current mandated reporter certification.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 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)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Staff-Infant Ratio There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observations from 7:50 am until 8:07 am. At 7:50 LPA met with Lead Teacher Elizabeth Cuatecontzi who was providing care in Infant room. LPA viewed 5 infants up to 12 months old in care. LPA also viewed one aide providing care. At 7:58am LPA entered Toddler Room A, LPA viewed 1 fully qualified teacher(S2), one aide (S3) and cook(S4). LPA viewed 13 infants in care. At 8:05 am 14th child was admitted. At 8:07am Ms. Cuatecontzi arrived to provide support for staffing ratio. This poses an immediate health and safety risk and or a personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 24, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(a)(3) - 101416.5(a)(3)
Official code
101416.5(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio 101216.3(d) The licensee may include the child care center director in the teacher-child ratio when the director is actually engaged in teaching a group of children. This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and record review facility was short staffed so management were caring for children while performing office duties until afternoon staff clocked in to relieve them.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(d) - 101216.3(d)
Official code
101216.3(d)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio101216.3(e)Each licensee shall maintain an up-to-date list of qualified teacher substitutes as defined in Section 101152q.(1).Substitutes on this list shall be called immediately in case of emergency or illness to meet the teacher-child ratios required by this chapter. This requirement is not being as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation facility was short staffed for several hourswhich lead to management caring for children for during LPA's visit.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 17, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(e) - 101216.3(e)
Official code
101216.3(e)
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Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 5.0 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Based on lab report analysis water from outlet C bathroom sink located in "Toddler A" tested on 8/16/22 had a level of 8.15 ppb (parts per billion) . This faucet sample indicates levels of lead in exceedance.
Report comments
Based on lab report analysis water from outlet C bathroom sink located in "Toddler A" tested on 8/16/22 had a level of 8.15 ppb (parts per billion) . This faucet sample indicates levels of lead in exceedance.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 14, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101700.3 - 101700.3
Official code
101700.3
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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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 01 out of 8 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 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)