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Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 432-5517
- Address
- 2701 Fairview Road
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,668*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation 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.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1)Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: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, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. The requirement was not met as evidenced by teacher leaving child unsupervised on the playground for up to 15 minutes. This posses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-06-04.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Costa Mesa
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School licensed in California?
Yes, Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1992.
How many citations does Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School have?
Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School last inspected?
Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School was last inspected on June 4, 2026 (4 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School?
Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab 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 70 children. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
How does Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,668 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School have any serious violations?
Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab 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.
What ages does Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School serve?
Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 70 children.
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