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The Dolphin Club Day Care Center

License 300605744Child Care CenterIrvine, CA
1 citation on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
135 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(949) 651-0152
Address
155 Eastshore
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.

  • 101229(a)(1)Type B

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care & Supervision: No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on interviews, five (5) interviewed staff members who were providing supervision for the children in the facility in the classroom on 04/04/2025 confirmed that they were not aware of the incident in which C1 exhibited inappropriate behaviors with other children in the class. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care..

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Inspection record

5 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-04-01.

3 routine inspections.

1 citation across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is The Dolphin Club Day Care Center licensed in California?

Yes, The Dolphin Club Day Care Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1986.

How many citations does The Dolphin Club Day Care Center have?

The Dolphin Club Day Care Center has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).

When was The Dolphin Club Day Care Center last inspected?

The Dolphin Club Day Care Center was last inspected on April 1, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is The Dolphin Club Day Care Center?

The Dolphin Club Day Care Center 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 135 children. It is located in Irvine, Orange County, California.

How does The Dolphin Club Day Care Center compare to other daycares in Orange County?

The Dolphin Club Day Care Center 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 The Dolphin Club Day Care Center have any serious violations?

The Dolphin Club Day Care Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does The Dolphin Club Day Care Center serve?

The Dolphin Club Day Care Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 135 children.

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