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Saddleback Children's Center
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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
- (949) 858-0646
- Address
- 30322 Via Con Dios
- 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
3 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.
- 101216(i)(1)Type A
101216 Personnel Requirements (i) Prior to employment... in the child care center...employees... subject to a criminal record review shall: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, as of 9/5/25, S1 did not obtain a California clearance which includes DOB, FBI, and CAIC, prior to initial presence in a licensed day care center which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 1596.857(a)Type B
- 1596.857(a)Type B
Health and Safety Code 1596.857(a)Upon presentation of identification... parent... of a child receiving servcies in a child day care... has the right to enter and inspect the facility without advance notice... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, it has been determined that facility would not allow a parent to observe day care child which poses a potential risk to the personal rights of the children in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-11-03.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Rancho Sta Margarita
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Saddleback Children's Center licensed in California?
Yes, Saddleback Children's Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1989.
How many citations does Saddleback Children's Center have?
Saddleback Children's Center has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Saddleback Children's Center last inspected?
Saddleback Children's Center was last inspected on November 3, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Saddleback Children's Center?
Saddleback Children's 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 120 children. It is located in Rancho Sta Margarita, Orange County, California.
How does Saddleback Children's Center compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Saddleback Children's Center has 3 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Saddleback Children's Center have any serious violations?
Saddleback Children's Center 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 Saddleback Children's Center had any complaint inspections?
Saddleback Children's Center 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 Saddleback Children's Center serve?
Saddleback Children's Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 120 children.
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