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Saddleback College Children's Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 582-4582
- Address
- 28000 Marguerite Parkway
- 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
2 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.
2024
- 1596.893c(a)(b)Type B
(a) The department shall consider, in determining whether to issue a citation or impose a civil penalty under any provision of this chapter to a child daycare facility that contracts with the department or the State Department of Education, whether the child daycare facility is in the process of complying with Section 8489.1 of the Education Code or Section 10491.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(b) A child daycare facility may appeal a citation or civil penalty issued by the department that is related to the behavior of a child, including the actions of the facility or its staff related to the behavior of a child, if the facility is in the process of complying with Section 8489.1 of the Education Code or Section 10491.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The department shall withdraw all citations or civil penalties upon the presentation of evidence by the facility that it was in the process of complying with Section 8489.1 of the Education Code or Section 10491.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.This requirement was not met by: S1 being unable to provide documentation showing P1 was provided with referrals including care.com and Shine Learning Alliance as mentioned in the email dated on 11/21/2023.
2023
- 101226(e)(1)Type A
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed an unlocked storage drawer inside the classroom with children present that reads "Diaper Creams Keep Lock." Inside the unlocked drawer were medications (Desitin, Eucerin, Aquaphor, etc) labeled "caution: keep out of reach of children." The unlocked drawer was accessible to children in care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-04.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Mission Viejo
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Saddleback College Children's Center licensed in California?
Yes, Saddleback College Children's Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1991.
How many citations does Saddleback College Children's Center have?
Saddleback College Children's Center has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits).
When was Saddleback College Children's Center last inspected?
Saddleback College Children's Center was last inspected on February 4, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Saddleback College Children's Center?
Saddleback College 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 100 children. It is located in Mission Viejo, Orange County, California.
How does Saddleback College Children's Center compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Saddleback College Children's Center has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Saddleback College Children's Center have any serious violations?
Saddleback College 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 College Children's Center had any complaint inspections?
Saddleback College 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 College Children's Center serve?
Saddleback College Children's Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 100 children.
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