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Appuwahandi Mendis
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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
- (657) 253-8146
- 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
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.
2025
- 1597.622(c)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
2024
- 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, licensee stated they have not done any disaster drill this year 2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(c)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 infant file is missing LIC9227, Individual Infant Sleep Plan, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-02.
2 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Fullerton
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Appuwahandi Mendis licensed in California?
Yes, Appuwahandi Mendis is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Appuwahandi Mendis have?
Appuwahandi Mendis has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (2 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Appuwahandi Mendis last inspected?
Appuwahandi Mendis was last inspected on October 2, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Appuwahandi Mendis?
Appuwahandi Mendis 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 Fullerton, Orange County, California.
How does Appuwahandi Mendis compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Appuwahandi Mendis has 3 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,668 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Appuwahandi Mendis have any serious violations?
Appuwahandi Mendis has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Appuwahandi Mendis serve?
Appuwahandi Mendis serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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