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Grace Harbor Church and School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Phone
- (714) 544-4431
- Address
- 12881 Newport Avenue
- 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
8 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
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care 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 observation and interview, the metal base of the pole that holds the shade was broken and the broken part, which is accessible to children, was sharp and rusty.This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care
- 101238.2(e)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed the edges of the mat were curling up and may be a tripping hazard. Based on interview, the mat was temporarily placed to prevent children from scrstching their legs on the original cushioning which was rough to touch
2024
- 101212(f)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212(f) Reporting Requirements(f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and record reviews, the facility did not report to Child 1's (C1) authorized representative (AR) about an unusual incident that occurred between C1 and C2 in the classroom. Report was given upon the request of AR.This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
2023
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(2) Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s observation and interview, C1 sustained injury in the facility while in care. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
2022
- 101428(b)(2)Type A
INFANT CARE PERSONAL SERVICES
101428 Infant Care Personal Services (b) The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times. (2) Each infant's clothing and diapers shall be changed as often as necessary to ensure that the infant is clean and dry at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews and records reviewed S2 did not change the infant’s diapers with frequency to maintain a clean and dry diaper at all times, also causing for children’s diaper rash. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
- 101416.5(a)(b)Type A
101416.5(a)(b)- Staff-Infant Ratio a) In addition to Sections 101216.3 (c), (e), (g) and (h), and notwithstanding Sections 101216.3, (a), (b), (d) and (f), the following shall apply:(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff, on 5/27/22 S4 was alone with 6 infants in the toddler room for 10 minutes. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Reporting Requirements 101212(d)(1)(C ): (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Dept by telephone… within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information…within seven days following occurrence… (1)... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews Director did not report the multiple cases of hand, foot, mouth disease that occurred in the infant center to licensing office or department of public health. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety to the children in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 Building and Grounds (a) The child care 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, staff do not wear booties inside the infant classroom, and facility was not properly disinfected in which it caused multiple cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease. This poses a potential health and safety of the children’s in care.
Inspection record
19 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-01-30.
3 routine inspections, 10 complaint visits. 8 complaints on record, 7 of 8 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Grace Harbor Church and School licensed in California?
Yes, Grace Harbor Church and School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1987.
How many citations does Grace Harbor Church and School have?
Grace Harbor Church and School has 8 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 19 visits (3 inspections, 10 complaint visits, 6 other visits).
When was Grace Harbor Church and School last inspected?
Grace Harbor Church and School was last inspected on January 30, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Grace Harbor Church and School?
Grace Harbor Church and 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 16 children. It is located in Tustin, Orange County, California.
How does Grace Harbor Church and School compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Grace Harbor Church and School has 8 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Grace Harbor Church and School have any serious violations?
Grace Harbor Church and School has 3 Type A citations 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 Grace Harbor Church and School had any complaint inspections?
Grace Harbor Church and School has received 10 complaint-triggered inspections. 7 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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