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The Children's House
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 77 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 974-7210
- Address
- 1400 E Taft Avenue
- 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
3 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.
2024
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights: (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature… This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 4 out of 6 staff stated S5 treated children in rough manner. This poses an immediate risk to the health of the children.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified inSections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 1 out of 6 staff disclosed C3 was bit on the leg by C4. C3’s parent came to S7. S7 admitted staff did not see the incident occur or realize at the time that C4 bit C3 on the leg. This poses an immediate risk to the health of the children.
2022
- 101700.3Type B
101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 5.0 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Based on lab report analysis water from outlet D (18.00 parts per billion). Outlet F (5.8 parts per billion). Outlet samples were taken on 07/11/2022 indicate levels of lead in exceedance.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-04-23.
2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 2 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Orange
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Children's House licensed in California?
Yes, The Children's House is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1977.
How many citations does The Children's House have?
The Children's House has 3 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 other visits).
When was The Children's House last inspected?
The Children's House was last inspected on April 23, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Children's House?
The Children's House 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 77 children. It is located in Orange, Orange County, California.
How does The Children's House compare to other daycares in Orange County?
The Children's House has 3 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does The Children's House have any serious violations?
The Children's House has 2 Type A citations 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 The Children's House had any complaint inspections?
The Children's House has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does The Children's House serve?
The Children's House serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 77 children.
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