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Early Childhood Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 496-6151
- Address
- 24242 La Cresta
- 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.
2024
- 101215.1(b)Type B
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in Facility has not submitted a Director Packets for the new director, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above the facility did not test their water for lead and were not able to provide proof of testing, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101216(f)Type A
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During staff file reviews, LPA observed staff and assisatant present did not have a current First Aid/ CPR certification available which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-10-07.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Dana Point
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Early Childhood Center licensed in California?
Yes, Early Childhood Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1993.
How many citations does Early Childhood Center have?
Early Childhood Center has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Early Childhood Center last inspected?
Early Childhood Center was last inspected on October 7, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood 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 24 children. It is located in Dana Point, Orange County, California.
How does Early Childhood Center compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Early Childhood Center has 3 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Early Childhood Center have any serious violations?
Early Childhood 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.
What ages does Early Childhood Center serve?
Early Childhood Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 24 children.
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