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Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 432-5569
- Address
- 2701 Fairview Road
- 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
2 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(c)Type A
101223 Personal Rights (c) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the personal rights... This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, 3 out of 5 interviewed staff admitted that staff members use the "Bridge" technique, in which, they put their leg over child's body during naptime, this posed an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights to the children in care.
2022
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238(a) Buildings and Grounds. The childcare 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 facility Lead sampling tests it was discovered that drinking faucet/outlet in Preschool #1 classroom had high level of lead. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2024-10-17.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Costa Mesa
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co licensed in California?
Yes, Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1983.
How many citations does Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co have?
Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co last inspected?
Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co was last inspected on October 17, 2024 (about 2 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co?
Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co 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 120 children. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
How does Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co have any serious violations?
Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co 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 Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co had any complaint inspections?
Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co 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 Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co serve?
Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-orange Coast Co serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 120 children.
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