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ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER (ENC) NATURE PRESCHOOL

745 DOVER DRIVE, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Facility:
304371285
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:
75

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJune 3, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2025

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER (ENC) NATURE PRESCHOOL from August 10, 2021 through June 3, 2025.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on June 3, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 6, 2025.

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

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

At a glance

Total inspections
6

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 92663

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
23%

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observation of the child- The behavior and health of the children shall be continually observed throughout the period of attendance. The above requirement was not met as evidenced by a 4-year-old child (C1) found a Nicotine Vapor Pen on the playground and put it in their mouth. S1 unintentionally, forgot to secure their fanny pack in the locked closet, and did not realize vapor pen had fallen in the sandbox. Staff on the playground did not observe the behavior of the child adequately to prevent C1 putting it in their mouth. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 6, 2025
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: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... This requirrement was not met as evidenced by: Based staff interviews, S1 failed to ensure to provide supervision at all times. C1 was locked in an outdoor restroom alone for 4 minutes without any supervision. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 23, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)