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CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL HUNTINGTON BEACH

8200 ELLIS AVENUE, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Facility:
304371648
Type:
SINGLE LICENSED CHILD 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:
53

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 inspectionJuly 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 16, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL HUNTINGTON BEACH from November 13, 2023 through July 16, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 12, 2026.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92646

Compared to 27 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.04

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.

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 June 12, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 101170e(1) - 101170e(1)
Official code
101170e(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101238(a) Building and Ground 101238 Building 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, interviews, and records review, the Heater and A/C unit in Toddler’s room has not worked appropriately since July 2024 until March 2025. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and person rights of the children in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interviews, and records review, the Heater and A/C unit in Toddler’s room has not worked appropriately since July 2024 until March 2025. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and person rights of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 1, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)