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Christ Lutheran Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 129 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 631-1639
- Address
- 760 Victoria Street
- 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.
2025
- 101161(a)Type A
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met: Based on observations, interview and.. file review, it has been determined the facility is over capacity. Facility is only licensed for 7 toddler and there are currently 13 toddlers enrolled and attending. This poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101237(a)Type B
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS OR NEW FACILITIES
101237 (a) Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities …Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). Based on observations, interview and file review, it has been determined the facility is using a classroom that is not licensed for toddlers. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101151(b)Type B
General(b) The licensee shall ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation of two ferrets inside the office and interview with facility representative Lisa Holloway on 08/10/22 stating she does not have permits for the ferrets.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-26.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Costa Mesa
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Christ Lutheran Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Christ Lutheran Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1980.
How many citations does Christ Lutheran Preschool have?
Christ Lutheran Preschool has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Christ Lutheran Preschool last inspected?
Christ Lutheran Preschool was last inspected on March 26, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Christ Lutheran Preschool?
Christ Lutheran Preschool 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 129 children. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
How does Christ Lutheran Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Christ Lutheran Preschool has 3 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Christ Lutheran Preschool have any serious violations?
Christ Lutheran Preschool 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 Christ Lutheran Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Christ Lutheran Preschool has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Christ Lutheran Preschool serve?
Christ Lutheran Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 129 children.
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