Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.2
MARCO POLO CHILDREN'S SCHOOL
17861 VON KARMAN AVENUE, Irvine, CA 92614
- Facility:
- 304371246
- 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:
- 168
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for MARCO POLO CHILDREN'S SCHOOL from January 28, 2022 through April 29, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 20, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 19, 2024.
Seven later inspections, from June 25, 2024 through April 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92614
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Reporting Requirements:Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Dept. In addition, a written report...shall be submitted to the Dept. within 7 days... (1)Events reported shall include the following: (E) Epidemic outbreaks. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 5 out of 8 staff stated the previous director did not report to parents and to Licensing of a Hand Foot Mouth (HFM) outbreak. LPA reviewed the file and confirmed facility did not notify the Dept. about the HFM outbreak from last year.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 19, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d)(1)(E) - 101212(d)(1)(E)
- Official code
- 101212(d)(1)(E)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements: All personnel shall be given on-the-job training... Such training or experience shall be appropriate to the job assigned and shall be evidenced by safe and effective job performance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 5 out of 8 staff stated they do not feel sufficiently trained especially when it came to the facility’s emergency plan.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 19, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(e) - 101216(e)
- Official code
- 101216(e)
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2)The drills shall be documented… This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 6 out of 8 staff disclosed that the facility did not conduct disaster drills in December 2023 or in the last 3 years. 5 out of 8 staff stated they do not feel sufficiently trained especially when it came to the facility’s emergency plan.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 20, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101174(d)(2) - 101174(d)(2)
- Official code
- 101174(d)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Conduct Inimical: Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 3 out of 8 staff disclosed that the previous Director falsified the emergency drill log.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 19, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.885(c) - 1596.885(c)
- Official code
- 1596.885(c)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Buildings and Grounds 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 was not met as evidenced by interview with 3 staff who indicated a cabinet fell in Mandarin Toddler classroom on 10/29/21 before the facility was open.This poses a potential danger to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 4, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
- Official code
- 101238(a)