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Joan Ellis
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (714) 914-4256
- 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
- 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type A
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee was unable to provide nap logs for three infants present during the inspection which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee mandated reporter certification expired 3/1/2025 and assistants mandated reporter expired 2/26/2025 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(a)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
2024
- 102418(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children did not have immunization records to review. Licensee stated she does not know what happen to it which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102418(g)(1)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 102425(j)(1)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 infant children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(c)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 infant children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-17.
4 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Joan Ellis licensed in California?
Yes, Joan Ellis is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1989.
How many citations does Joan Ellis have?
Joan Ellis has 8 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).
When was Joan Ellis last inspected?
Joan Ellis was last inspected on October 17, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Joan Ellis?
Joan Ellis is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Tustin, Orange County, California.
How does Joan Ellis compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Joan Ellis has 8 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Joan Ellis have any serious violations?
Joan Ellis 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.
What ages does Joan Ellis serve?
Joan Ellis serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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