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CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE

27732 VISTA DEL LAGO, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Facility:
304371509
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:
132

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionJune 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 25 available inspections for CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE from September 2, 2022 through June 9, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 15, 2024 and involved supervision, with a due date of August 15, 2024.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

16 later inspections, from October 3, 2024 through June 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92692

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.64
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.33

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
101229 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. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and staff stating once C1 entered the hallway, C1 was not visible and was unsure if C1 went into the kitchen or not, this is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Report comments
Based on staff interviews and staff stating once C1 entered the hallway, C1 was not visible and was unsure if C1 went into the kitchen or not, this is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the facility at 12:51 p.m., LPA observed an unlocked cabinet inside classroom #4 with nine toddler children present. Inside the unlocked cabinet, LPA observed one Sanitizing Bleach Solution and one spray bottle labeled Sanibet that reads "Hazard Warning: Corrosive, Health Hazard: Skin and eye irritant, inhalation irritant, and harmful if ingested" which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
101170 (e)(2) Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review ... prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, Rosa Reynoso has worked at the facility without clearance transfer since 7/15/2024. The Assistant Director failed to submit transfer request form to licensing. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Based on record review and interview, Rosa Reynoso has worked at the facility without clearance transfer since 7/15/2024. The Assistant Director failed to submit transfer request form to licensing. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(2) - 101170(e)(2)
Official code
101170(e)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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. While touring the outside patio area at 9:45 a.m. LPA observed sharp rotted wood and rotted nails around the window and doors. Assistant director stated preschool children utilize the patio area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 28, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring inside of the facility at 8:57 a.m. LPA observed 10 preschool age children present with 1 staff. LPA observed the bathroom door open and inside, LPA observed Peroxide Cleaner that reads "Keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children in care. Also, while touring the the classrooms #1 and #2, LPA observed a can of Raid Ant Killer inside an unlocked cabinet under the children's water faucet that reads "Keep out of reach of children." Inside classroom #6 there were 15 children with two staff. LPA observed bleach water inside and unlocked cabinet on the lower shelf that children had access to. bleach water bottle reads "corrosive, skin and eye irritant, inhalation irritant, and harmful if ingested" which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring inside of the facility at 8:57 a.m. LPA observed 10 preschool age children present with 1 staff. LPA observed the bathroom door open and inside, LPA observed Peroxide Cleaner that reads "Keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children in care. Also, while touring the the classrooms #1 and #2, LPA observed a can of Raid Ant Killer inside an unlocked cabinet under the children's water faucet that reads "Keep out of reach of children." Inside classroom #6 there were 15 children with two staff. LPA observed bleach water inside and unlocked cabinet on the lower shelf that children had access to. bleach water bottle reads "corrosive, sk...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 14, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant director was unable to provide LPA documentation showing disaster drills are being conducted and documented at least every six months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 28, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
View official report
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 (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on the UIR submiteed and staff interviews, staff stating they did not see when the incident occured and was only made aware of the incident when C1 informed S1.This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on the UIR submiteed and staff interviews, staff stating they did not see when the incident occured and was only made aware of the incident when C1 informed S1.This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 26, 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 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.... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met by: Based on the UIR submitted to the Orange County Regional Office, interviews conducted on 2/27/2024 and staff stating C1 was left alone without any adult supervision.
Report comments
Based on the UIR submitted to the Orange County Regional Office, interviews conducted on 2/27/2024 and staff stating C1 was left alone without any adult supervision.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
H&S 1596.8595(c)(1) Posting licensing report by chaild care facility or home..(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights.. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed child #2 (C2) did not have a written statement or LIC 9924 inside their file stating the parents were informed of the incident dated 1/26/2024.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 1, 2024
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)
View official report
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 (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on staff interviews, staff stating C1 was left inside the classroom alone for approximately 1 to 2 minutes and another staff stating C1 was left alone inside the classroom under 5 minutes but not sure of the actual time.This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Report comments
Based on staff interviews, staff stating C1 was left inside the classroom alone for approximately 1 to 2 minutes and another staff stating C1 was left alone inside the classroom under 5 minutes but not sure of the actual time.This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 2, 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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101230 Activities (c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This requirement was not met by: on 5/5/2023, at 1:56 PM, LPA observed S2 alone with 26 children napping on their cots inside Pre K room #6 classroom. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
on 5/5/2023, at 1:56 PM, LPA observed S2 alone with 26 children napping on their cots inside Pre K room #6 classroom. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 18, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101230(c) - 101230(c)
Official code
101230(c)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) 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 by: At 12:32 PM on 5/5/2023, LPA observed S4 exit the facility, leaving S2 and S3 with 28 children inside Pre- k room #6. Children were observed walking, running, sitting on chairs, and some children were on their cots. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
At 12:32 PM on 5/5/2023, LPA observed S4 exit the facility, leaving S2 and S3 with 28 children inside Pre- k room #6. Children were observed walking, running, sitting on chairs, and some children were on their cots. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 18, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. 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. During record review, Director stated the last disaster drill was conducted on May 12, 2021 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 16, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. 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. During record review, Director was unable to provide proof showing disaster drills are being documented which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 16, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d)(2) - 101174(d)(2)
Official code
101174(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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 2 out of 4 teachers present at the time of inspection did not have proof of immunization of measles, pertussis, and influenza which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 16, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. 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. 1 out of 4 staff did not have proof of their tuberculosis test and LIC 503 Health Screening Report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 16, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)