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Esmeralda Hernandez
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (714) 486-2031
- 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.
- 102418(a)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child #1 did not have any immunizations. Child has been attending at the facility since 03/30/2024. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 3 out of 3 infants had incomplete sleep logs. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-03.
4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Santa Ana
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Esmeralda Hernandez licensed in California?
Yes, Esmeralda Hernandez is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2013.
How many citations does Esmeralda Hernandez have?
Esmeralda Hernandez has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 complaint visit).
When was Esmeralda Hernandez last inspected?
Esmeralda Hernandez was last inspected on February 3, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Esmeralda Hernandez?
Esmeralda Hernandez is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
How does Esmeralda Hernandez compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Esmeralda Hernandez 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 Esmeralda Hernandez have any serious violations?
Esmeralda Hernandez has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Esmeralda Hernandez had any complaint inspections?
Esmeralda Hernandez has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Esmeralda Hernandez serve?
Esmeralda Hernandez serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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