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LEARNING SPOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, THE

12388 GARDEN GROVE BLVD., Garden Grove, CA 92843

Facility:
304370520
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:
66

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJuly 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2024

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for LEARNING SPOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, THE from January 19, 2022 through July 13, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on July 13, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of August 7, 2026.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92843

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.88
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
63%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.2

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.

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 review.The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in. At 2:00 pm, LPA observed, Staff #2, staff #3, and Staff#4 did not have their mandated reporter training certificate, which expired, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 7, 2026
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)
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 observation,interview, and record review. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in. At 1:00 pm, during staff file review and interview, S1 did not have their mandated reporter training certificate, which expired on 7/18/2024, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 29, 2025
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: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. 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 in .At 1:00 p.m., during staff file review and interviews, none of the staff present could demonstrate current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification or American Heart Association certification related to EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid or American Heart Association certification. This was until the S1 returned from lunch at 1:45 pm. S1's current EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid or American Heart Association card had expired on 2/2026. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 29, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
View official report
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the whole facility, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The director stated that she had heard about the lead testing regulation, but she wanted to wait to know the details before making any informed decision.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 10, 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: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. 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 in, During the personnel record, none of the staff members present has current EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid. The Director stated she took the CPR/First Aid class in February 2023; however, the physical card is not in her Personnel Record. Her previous card was expired on 6/2/2023. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
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 interview and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 6 staff members' mandated Reporter training expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 13, 2022
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff and parents LPA determined that the facility did not follow CDPH Guidelines in response to being informed of a positive covid19 case. This is a potential threat to the children's health and safety.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 26, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)