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Lutheran Church of the Cross
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 581-8115
- Address
- 24231 El Toro Road
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,669*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation 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.
- 101212(e)(4)Type B
101212 Reporting Requirements (e) The items below shall be reported to the Department within 10 working days following their occurrence: (4) Any changes in the plan of operation that affect services to children.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with S1, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. S1 stated a UIR was not submitted to licensing to notify the department of mold and closure of classroom C, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-29.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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Clean record
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Lutheran Church of the Cross licensed in California?
Yes, Lutheran Church of the Cross is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1984.
How many citations does Lutheran Church of the Cross have?
Lutheran Church of the Cross has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 7 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Lutheran Church of the Cross last inspected?
Lutheran Church of the Cross was last inspected on April 29, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Lutheran Church of the Cross?
Lutheran Church of the Cross 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 56 children. It is located in Laguna Woods, Orange County, California.
How does Lutheran Church of the Cross compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Lutheran Church of the Cross has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,669 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Lutheran Church of the Cross have any serious violations?
Lutheran Church of the Cross has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Lutheran Church of the Cross had any complaint inspections?
Lutheran Church of the Cross 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 Lutheran Church of the Cross serve?
Lutheran Church of the Cross serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 56 children.
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