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SUNFLOWER PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

2129 W EDINGER, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Facility:
304370702
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:
59

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 inspectionJune 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 30, 2026

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for SUNFLOWER PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN from November 9, 2021 through June 30, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 30, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of July 14, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
9

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 92704

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
67%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
78%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.22

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101226.3(a): Observation of Child - (a) The behavior and health of the children shall be continually observed throughout the period of attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews Staff 1 and Staff 2 admitted to not knowing when C1 obtained the injury in the inflatable jumper. This poses a potential risk to the safety of the children in care.
Report comments
Based on staff interviews Staff 1 and Staff 2 admitted to not knowing when C1 obtained the injury in the inflatable jumper. This poses a potential risk to the safety of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 14, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226.3(a) - 101226.3(a)
Official code
101226.3(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
101229.1 (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement... (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review LPA Nunez observed 8 signature slots were missing the time when they were not sign out on 9/6/2024, 9/5/2024, and 9/4/2024. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation and record review LPA Nunez observed 8 signature slots were missing the time when they were not sign out on 9/6/2024, 9/5/2024, and 9/4/2024. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 20, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(a)(1) - 101229.1(a)(1)
Official code
101229.1(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
101229.1 (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement... (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, S3 stated that A7 did not sign in C2 & C3 when being dropped off at the facility. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
Based on interview, S3 stated that A7 did not sign in C2 & C3 when being dropped off at the facility. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 5, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(a)(1) - 101229.1(a)(1)
Official code
101229.1(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229 Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, staff interviews, and video footage. C1 eloped from the childcare due to lack of care and supervision This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
Based on record review, staff interviews, and video footage. C1 eloped from the childcare due to lack of care and supervision This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 28, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229 Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interview C1 was in the restroom without staff supervision. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
Based on LPA observation and interview C1 was in the restroom without staff supervision. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 20, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
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 Staff #1 did not have proof of immunization against pertussis, and measles, and influenza (or written declaration to decline) and Staff#2 did not have proof of immunization against pertussis. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 26, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based LPA observation on 11/09/21 there was one staff providing care for 13 children. 2 Staff interviews and record review also show facility was out of ratio on 08/04/2021 and 08/18/2021 with 13 children present in the classroom. This poses an immediate safety risk for the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 19, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire Clearance: All childcare centers shall secure and maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county fire department, the district... or the State Fire Marshall. The request for fire clearance shall be made through and maintained by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Bases on 2 Staff Interviews and Record Review, the Facility uses an unlicensed room to care for children. This poses an immediate safety risk for the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 19, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101171(a)(1) - 101171(a)(1)
Official code
101171(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status. A licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on 2 Staff member interviews, preschool and school age children comingle. This poses an immediate risk to the safety of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 19, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)