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ST. COLUMBAN PRESCHOOL

10855 STANFORD AVENUE, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Facility:
304370611
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:
45

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026

Summary

This summary covers three available inspections for ST. COLUMBAN PRESCHOOL from September 22, 2023 through April 28, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on March 26, 2025 and involved environmental health, with a due date of April 18, 2025.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92840

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.08

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
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. Lead testing was completed and did not meet the lead testing requirements, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 18, 2025
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)
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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 interviews conducted with the director, S3, and S1 and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one staff, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Cynthia Castillo stated she has worked at the facility for 1 year. The director and S3 confirmed Cynthia has been working at the facility since approximately August 2022.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
Official code
101170(e)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of one children's roster, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per the director, the facility did not have a roster at the time of inspection. Director stated they would have to prepare one on the spot. The LPA provided a blank copy of the LIC9040.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 23, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.841 - 1596.841
Official code
1596.841