Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 0.2
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
19342 BEACH BLVD, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
- Facility:
- 304370987
- 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:
- 124
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 inspectionMay 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 27 available inspections for KIDDIE ACADEMY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH from July 22, 2021 through May 6, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 4, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of February 5, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Three later inspections, from February 11, 2026 through May 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 27
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
10 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
27 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 92648
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.7
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 3, 2025February 4, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 15, 2024February 4, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 15, 2024February 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 (a)(3) Personal Rights violation. To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature…This requirement was not met as evidenced by… Based on interviews, record review and video surveillance the licensee did not ensure the safety of C1 and C2 as S5 grabbed the hair of C1 and S5 placed their hand in front of C2 to stop C2 from running. This poses an immediate risk to the health of the children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews, record review and video surveillance the licensee did not ensure the safety of C1 and C2 as S5 grabbed the hair of C1 and S5 placed their hand in front of C2 to stop C2 from running. This poses an immediate risk to the health of the children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 101226.1 (a) The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. This requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based on interviews four (4) out of four (4) staff members stated that children were allowed to return to school with active lice. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews four (4) out of four (4) staff members stated that children were allowed to return to school with active lice. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226.1 - 101226.1
- Official code
- 101226.1
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- (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 was not met as evidenced by one (1) staff member did not possess criminal record clearance. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170e(1) - 101170e(1)
- Official code
- 101170e(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 101226.3 Observation of the 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 interviews and record review, Child 1 (C1) was not directly observed by Staff 2 (S2) resulting in child running, falling, and injuring their head which causes an immediate risk to health and safety of children in are.
- Inspector notes
- Based on interviews and record review, Child 1 (C1) was not directly observed by Staff 2 (S2) resulting in child running, falling, and injuring their head which causes an immediate risk to health and safety of children in are.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 29, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226.3(a) - 101226.3(a)
- Official code
- 101226.3(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 101219 Admission Agreements(f) The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the authorized representative of Child 1 (C1) was verbally infromed about incident that occurred on 5/7/25 and was not provided a incident report form to sign which poses a potential risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on record review, the authorized representative of Child 1 (C1) was verbally infromed about incident that occurred on 5/7/25 and was not provided a incident report form to sign which poses a potential risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 19, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101219(f) - 101219(f)
- Official code
- 101219(f)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- 1596.8595(c)(1)A licensed child daycare facility shall provide to the parent guardians of each child receiveing sevices in the facility copies of any licnesing report that documents a citation... This evidence is not met by: Based on reecords review on 2/06/25 LPAs observed 6 LIC9224 forms out of 93 enrolled children have been signed by parents since 2/03/2025.
- Inspector notes
- Based on reecords review on 2/06/25 LPAs observed 6 LIC9224 forms out of 93 enrolled children have been signed by parents since 2/03/2025.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8595(c)(1) - 1596.8595(c)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8595(c)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223(a)(3)Personal Rights(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidationt...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on records review and staff interviews, LPA observed video footage and Unusual Incident Report (UIR) of S14 forcibly laying C2 on cot. 2 (two) staff interviews stated S14 forcibly laid C2 on their cot. This poses as an immediate risk to the health of the children in care.
- Inspector notes
- Based on records review and staff interviews, LPA observed video footage and Unusual Incident Report (UIR) of S14 forcibly laying C2 on cot. 2 (two) staff interviews stated S14 forcibly laid C2 on their cot. This poses as an immediate risk to the health of the children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 101238.2(d)(2)Outdoor Activity Space d)The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observations and staff interviews, LPA observed muddy/grass with puddled dark colored water on playground and 14 staff stated playground has had puddled/muddy/grass for some time. This poses a potential risk to the health of the children in care.
- Inspector notes
- Based on observations and staff interviews, LPA observed muddy/grass with puddled dark colored water on playground and 14 staff stated playground has had puddled/muddy/grass for some time. This poses a potential risk to the health of the children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
- Official code
- 101238.2(d)(2)
Medium concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- Written Directives for Lead Testing (b) All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead pursuant to these written directives. 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 that facility did not complete lead testing, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 12, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (d) The licensee shall provide lamps or lights as necessary in all rooms and other areas to ensure the comfort and safety of all persons in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that three (3) preschool classrooms had several light panels that were not working for several weeks, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 12, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(d) - 101239(d)
- Official code
- 101239(d)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the play yard grass was not kept free of holes, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 12, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
- Official code
- 101238.2(d)(2)
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 that 3 out 3 staff files reviewed did not have current proof of influenza or statement to decline, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 12, 2024
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 101428 Infant Care Personal Services (b)The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times.(2)Each infant's clothing and diapers shall be changed as often as necessary to ensure that the infant is clean and dry at all times. This was not met as evidenced by: LPA interviews with Reporting Party, Asst. Director and Staff #1, it was discovered that subject child did not have a diaper check or change for a long period of time. Staff stated the child had just returned from the playground and was about to have their diaper changed when RP picked them up, 2.5 hours after their last diaper change, causing a rash on the child. Children need to be changed as needed. This poses an immediate risk to the personal rights of children in care.
- Inspector notes
- LPA interviews with Reporting Party, Asst. Director and Staff #1, it was discovered that subject child did not have a diaper check or change for a long period of time. Staff stated the child had just returned from the playground and was about to have their diaper changed when RP picked them up, 2.5 hours after their last diaper change, causing a rash on the child. Children need to be changed as needed. This poses an immediate risk to the personal rights of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by December 16, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101428(b)(2) - 101428(b)(2)
- Official code
- 101428(b)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Each licensed child day care facility shall post ...immediately upon receipt, adjacent to the postings required pursuant to Section 1596.817 and on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. This was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations, the facility did not post the complaint report provided to the facility by LPA Odom citing an A violation, an immediate risk to the children's health and safety. This presents a potential risk to the children's health and safety.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 7, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8595 - 1596.8595
- Official code
- 1596.8595
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews from Staff #2 and Staff #3, they did not observe when C1 was bit on the right arm and left leg by another child. They believe it happened outside in the playground and during the fire drill, but they disclosed they did not observe when the incident occurred. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews from Staff #2 and Staff #3, they did not observe when C1 was bit on the right arm and left leg by another child. They believe it happened outside in the playground and during the fire drill, but they disclosed they did not observe when the incident occurred. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 9, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a) - 101229(a)
- Official code
- 101229(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 101226 Health-Related Services (a) The licensee shall immediately notify... (2)...less serious injuries including,... and bites... notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with director, staff #5 and biting report CP was not informed of the incident on 6/24/22 and the biting report was not given to CP until 6/27/22. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
- Inspector notes
- Based on interviews with director, staff #5 and biting report CP was not informed of the incident on 6/24/22 and the biting report was not given to CP until 6/27/22. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 9, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226(a)(2) - 101226(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101226(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free of a... to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met. Based on interviews conducted, and pictures provided S1 and S2 were not wearing their face mask correctly while caring for children inside the classroom. This pose potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews conducted, and pictures provided S1 and S2 were not wearing their face mask correctly while caring for children inside the classroom. This pose potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 13, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report