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DREAM-I IN BUENA PARK

5832 FULLERTON AVENUE, Buena Park, CA 90621

Facility:
304370902
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:
86

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 inspectionOctober 27, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 14, 2023

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for DREAM-I IN BUENA PARK from April 15, 2022 through October 27, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 27, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of October 24, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
5

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 90621

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.34

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
60%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.38

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.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
101170(e)(1) Criminal Record Clearances: (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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s observation, record review and interview, the staff Guzman Jessica, who has been employed at the facility since 8/8/023, did not have a criminal record clearance. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Report comments
Based on LPA’s observation, record review and interview, the staff Guzman Jessica, who has been employed at the facility since 8/8/023, did not have a criminal record clearance. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (14) Documentation of either a criminal record clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by Section 101170(e). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 Staff doesnt have the criminal record clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101217(a)(14) - 101217(a)(14)
Official code
101217(a)(14)
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, at 10:08am, LPAs observed animal feces on the grass area of the front playground when teachers are bringing children in care into the playgroud for outdoor activities; Director said staff had checked the playground at 8am this morning and confirmed the hazards and cleaned it up, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d) - 101238.2(d)
Official code
101238.2(d)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
101220 Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children's files, Child #3 did not have Physician's Report LIC 701 on file, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children's files, Child #3 did not have Physician's Report LIC 701 on file, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs observed gate on the left of the back playground, has a broken latch; Director confirmed the defect, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs observed gate on the left of the back playground, has a broken latch; Director confirmed the defect, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 22, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)