ReadyRule: Public inspection record
CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
License #300604497 · Orange, CA
Facility-requested visit · May 19, 2026
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On 05/19/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Deschampe entered the facility at 10:12AM for an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of an increased capacity request. LPA met with the facility representative/director (FR), Emily Martinez. LPA was led on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility by the FR. The facility is currently licensed to serve Monday-Friday, 6:30AM - 6:30PM, 129 children ages 2-6 years in rooms: 108/Purple, 109/Red, 110/Blue, 111/Green, 115/Yellow, 116/Orange, including 7 toddler option children ages 18-36 months in New Nursery/Pink Room.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
The facility has requested a capacity increase from 7 toddler option children to 18 toddler option children, by re-licensing Room 107/Pink Room. The facility has requested to provide care and supervision for 122 preschool children in Rooms 108/Purple, 109/Red, 110/Blue, 111/Green, 115/Yellow, and 116/Orange with 18 additional toddler option children ages 18-36 months in Pink Room and Room 107/Pink Room, from 6:30AM-6:30PM.
All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for children was inspected today. Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operable in Rooms Green Blue Red and Purple. Smoke Alarm is centralized and tested quarterly by the inspection company and annually by the fire department. Required licensing documents are
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posted on the exterior wall, behind the entrance gate to the outdoor play area. Sign in/out is completed by parents/authorized representatives via CareConnect app, using a unique PIN.
LPA confirmed measurement of 2 rooms today (Pink Room and Room 107/Pink Room). Total indoor activity space measured at 1076 square feet (measured by LPA K. Desai on 08/04/2022 and LPA Malek on 08/19/2015), which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 18 toddler children (18-36
months of age). LPA did not observe age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, and cots in Room 107/Pink Room, all other rooms contained age-appropriate equipment and furniture. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. LPA observed a total of 10 sinks and 12 toilets available to children. Staff bathrooms are separate and sufficient. Room 107/Pink Room are equipped with a potty chair, changing table and a sink within arm's reach. Pink Room has 1 toilet, 1 changing table and a sink within arm's reach. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the facility's office. The staff bathroom will be designated for sick children's use. Children bring water, snack, and lunch from home.
The outdoor space for toddler children was inspected. The total toddler outdoor space was measured at 3746 square feet and total preschool outdoor space was measured at 9016 square feet (measured by LPA K. Desai on 08/04/2022 and 08/08/2022), which accommodates 18 toddler children and 122 preschool children, respectively. The playgrounds are fully fenced. The surface of the toddler playground is artificial grass. Shade is provided. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available.
Fire Clearance dated 04/27/2026, has been received from the Fire Department, City of Costa Mesa granting the capacity for 18 toddler children and 122 preschool children.
Based on today's measurement of indoor/outdoor space, and number of sinks and toilets, the facility meets the requirements for the capacity of 122 preschool children (2-6 years old) in rooms 108/Purple, 109/Red, 110/Blue, 111/Green, 115/Yellow, and 116/Orange and 18 toddler children (18-36 months of age) in Pink Room and Room 107/Pink Room. The facility will be granted the increased capacity of 140 preschool children upon final review and approval from management.
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The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
1. Carbon monoxide detector in Room 107
2. Infant/Toddler furniture and equipment, including cots, etc.
Licensee understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.
Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see
PIN 22-02-CCP
. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep
, as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/
, and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
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Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
An exit interview was conducted with Facility Representative, Emily Martinez. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. The facility representative was informed that the notice of the site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.
End of report.