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Dream Land Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 128 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 551-3367
- Address
- 5101 Walnut Avenue
- 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.
2023
- 101238(a)(2)Type A
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the facility at 8:58 A.M. LPA observed a bucket filled with used green solution chemical near the entrance of the main building for classrooms M111, M114, and M117 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(g)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the facility at 8:58 A.M. LPA observed three storage sheds that were unlocked. Inside the sheds, LPA observed a saw, hammer, screw drivers, wood sealer, paint, WD40, and janitorial supplies that read "WARNING Keep Out of Reach of Children." The sheds are located near the entrance of the main building building. LPA observed the gate separating rooms Y100, Y105, Y107, and Y109 from the main building was open which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings and GroundsThe child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observation of living spiders, webs and spider eggs observed on the playground equipment where the children play daily. This poses a risk to the children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-12-09.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead 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 Irvine
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Dream Land Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Dream Land Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2002.
How many citations does Dream Land Preschool have?
Dream Land Preschool has 3 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Dream Land Preschool last inspected?
Dream Land Preschool was last inspected on December 9, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Dream Land Preschool?
Dream Land 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 128 children. It is located in Irvine, Orange County, California.
How does Dream Land Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Dream Land Preschool has 3 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Dream Land Preschool have any serious violations?
Dream Land Preschool has 2 Type A citations 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 Dream Land Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Dream Land Preschool 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 Dream Land Preschool serve?
Dream Land Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 128 children.
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