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Nobis Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Phone
- (949) 548-2550
- Address
- 190 East 15th 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
7 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.
2026
- 101226(e)(2)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
- 101438.1(c)(4)Type B
INFANT CARE GENERAL SANITATION
2022
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(2) Personal Rights. (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations…. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPAs interviews, P4 stated the teacher disclosed to P4 that the child’s breast milk was mixed up with formula. This poses an immediate risk to the health of the children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(3) Personal Rights- (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain…… This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPAs interviews and review of pictures, FS1 also disclosed witnessing a teacher picking the children up by the collar of their shirts or by one arm. LPA received three pictures depicting a teacher and a crying child, pictures showed the teacher patting the child’s back with a closed fist, the teacher pulling the child up from the floor by the back of the child’s shirt collar, and the teacher grabbing and pulling the back of the child’s shirt. This poses an immediate risk to the safety of the children in care.
- 101430(a)(3)(B)Type A
101430(a)(3)(B) Infant Care Activities. (a) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply: (3) All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance…. (B) No infant shall be forced to sleep….. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPAs interviews, FS1 disclosed witnessing a teacher pat the babies so hard on the back when they wouldn’t sleep. FS2 disclosed witnessing in the infant classroom, babies’ faces were often covered by a blanket/sheet by the teacher because according to FS2, teacher stated, “it helped the child sleep. This poses an immediate risk to the safety of children in care.
- 101430(a)(3)(C)Type A
INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES
101430(a)(3)(C) Infant Care Activities. (a) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply: (3) All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance…. (C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPAs interviews and review of pictures, FS1 and FS2 disclosed witnessing staff swaddling infants while they sleep. LPA received four pictures depicting infants swaddled sleeping in swings. This poses an immediate risk to the safety of children in care.
- 101430(a)(3)(D)Type A
101430(a)(3)(D) Infant Care Activities. (a) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply: (3) All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance……. (D) An infant’s head shall not be covered while sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPAs interviews, S2 and S4 disclosed babies have their blankets in their cribs until they fall asleep. FS1 disclosed witnessing a teacher covering the infants faces with blankets in their cribs. FS2 disclosed witnessing babies’ faces were often covered by a blanket/sheet by the teacher. This poses an immediate risk to the safety to the children in care.
Inspection record
17 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-18.
6 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 5 of 2 substantiated.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint5 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Nobis Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Nobis Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Nobis Preschool have?
Nobis Preschool has 7 citations on record: 5 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 17 visits (6 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 8 other visits).
When was Nobis Preschool last inspected?
Nobis Preschool was last inspected on March 18, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Nobis Preschool?
Nobis 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 29 children. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
How does Nobis Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Nobis Preschool has 7 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Nobis Preschool have any serious violations?
Nobis Preschool has 5 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 Nobis Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Nobis Preschool has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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