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Refinery Preschool
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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) 529-7019
- Address
- 123 W. Ash Street
- 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.
2025
- 101226(e)(2)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 medication expired on 11/2024 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101170(e)Type A
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions with the exception of Maria Del Rosio Morales, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-18.
5 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo 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 Brea
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Refinery Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Refinery Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1999.
How many citations does Refinery Preschool have?
Refinery Preschool has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (5 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Refinery Preschool last inspected?
Refinery Preschool was last inspected on February 18, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Refinery Preschool?
Refinery Preschool 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 Brea, Orange County, California.
How does Refinery Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Refinery Preschool 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 Refinery Preschool have any serious violations?
Refinery Preschool 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 Refinery Preschool serve?
Refinery Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 70 children.
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