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Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 738-1541
- Address
- 1145 West Valencia Mesa
- Licensed since
Orange County context
2,923*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
7 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 101226(e)(2)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 medication expired on 09/24/2024 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(2)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff files did not health screening report (LIC 503) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101216.1(c)(1)(A)Type B
101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. (A) The units specified in (c)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. This requirement was not met by: Based on interviews with staff it has been determined S2 is not a qualified teacher. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
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...This requirement is not met as evidenced by. Based on interviews, the facility failed to meet the staff-Child ratio. S2 is not qualified to supervise children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation and interview with Director. The entrance gate was faulty due to wear and tear on 03/29/2023. This poses a potential risk to the safety of the children in care.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
101170(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... shall ...: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption…This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, records review, and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff present during the inspection. Guardian showed the determination as “Closed-Fingerprints Not Taken” at the time of inspection.
- 101227(6)Type B
101227 Food Services(6)Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation and interview with Director, April snack menu was sent to parents electronically and was not posted. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-13.
4 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 4 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Fullerton
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc licensed in California?
Yes, Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1974.
How many citations does Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc have?
Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc has 7 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (4 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc last inspected?
Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc was last inspected on March 13, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc?
Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 55 children. It is located in Fullerton, Orange County, California.
How does Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc has 7 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc have any serious violations?
Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc had any complaint inspections?
Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc serve?
Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 55 children.
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