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HERITAGE HILL KINDERCARE

21791 LAKE FOREST DRIVE, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Facility:
304371682
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:
108

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 inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for HERITAGE HILL KINDERCARE from July 17, 2024 through June 3, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of May 18, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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
12

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92630

Compared to 49 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.58
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.31

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
101429(a)(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on S1 interview, S1 confirmed finding C1 without facility staff or parent/authorized representative supervision in the hallway. This poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on S1 interview, S1 confirmed finding C1 without facility staff or parent/authorized representative supervision in the hallway. This poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 18, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(1) - 101429(a)(1)
Official code
101429(a)(1)
View official report
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the Preschool classroom at 8:38 AM with the Director, LPA observed Restroom Cleaner, Disinfectant Sanitizer, Glass & Multi - Surface Cleaner, and TB Disinfectant Cleaner that reads "Keep Out of Reach of Children" inside in unlocked cabinet under the sink. There were two staff with 15 children present inside the Preschool classroom at 8:38 AM which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 27, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101429(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants. Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 left C1 to nap alone in a classroom without staff supervision, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 left C1 to nap alone in a classroom without staff supervision, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 7, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429 - 101429
Official code
101429
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101429(a)(2)(C) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants. Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 did not complete 15-minute checks for C1 throughout the entirety of C1's nap time, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 did not complete 15-minute checks for C1 throughout the entirety of C1's nap time, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 7, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(C) - 101429(a)(2)(C)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(C)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
101427(g) ... Bottles and nipples used by one infant shall not be shared with or used by another infant... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 fed C1 the wrong bottle during feeding, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 fed C1 the wrong bottle during feeding, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 7, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101427(g) - 101427(g)
Official code
101427(g)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
101427(g) ... Bottles and nipples used by one infant shall not be shared with or used by another infant... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 fed C1 the wrong bottle during feeding, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 fed C1 the wrong bottle during feeding, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101427(g) - 101427(g)
Official code
101427(g)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
101427 Infant Care Food Service (j) Bottles, dishes, and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on self-reported unusual incident report,and interviews with two (2) staff members, it was determined that C1 was fed a bottle of formula milk to Child #1 (C1) that belonged to Child #2 (C2), which risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Report comments
Based on self-reported unusual incident report,and interviews with two (2) staff members, it was determined that C1 was fed a bottle of formula milk to Child #1 (C1) that belonged to Child #2 (C2), which risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 31, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101427(j) - 101427(j)
Official code
101427(j)