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La Purisima School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 633-5411
- Address
- 18801 Spring 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
6 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 B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161 Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status (a) A licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility was using a room that was not licensed, and they have 16 children enrolled in their classroom. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 1596.855(c)Type B
1596.885(c)H&S- Conduct Inimical - conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observations and staff interviews, the facility moved children to classroom Prek2 due to LPA being present and the principal stated that the principal covers breaks for staff members which does not occur. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university…This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews, observation, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in S1 has been a left alone with the children and does not have the qualifications which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...This requirement was not met as: Based on LPA’s observations, C1 was alone in the classroom without a staff member present. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
2024
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 staff memebrs, both Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have current Mandated Reporter training certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Director confirmed facility has not completed lead testing for their water outlets, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-16.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Orange
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is La Purisima School licensed in California?
Yes, La Purisima School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1988.
How many citations does La Purisima School have?
La Purisima School has 6 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was La Purisima School last inspected?
La Purisima School was last inspected on April 16, 2026 (2 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is La Purisima School?
La Purisima School 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 15 children. It is located in Orange, Orange County, California.
How does La Purisima School compare to other daycares in Orange County?
La Purisima School has 6 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does La Purisima School have any serious violations?
La Purisima School 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 La Purisima School had any complaint inspections?
La Purisima School 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 La Purisima School serve?
La Purisima School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 15 children.
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