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Chai Tots
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 786-5000
- Address
- 5010 Barranca Parkway
- 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.
2025
- 1596.954Type B
ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
2023
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
101700.3 (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level.(1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not met evidenced by record review of the lab report analysis from Outlet A taken on 02/07/2023. Results indicated levels of lead in exceedance in outlet J. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-07-10.
2 routine inspections.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Irvine
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Chai Tots licensed in California?
Yes, Chai Tots is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Chai Tots have?
Chai Tots has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (2 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Chai Tots last inspected?
Chai Tots was last inspected on July 10, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Chai Tots?
Chai Tots 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 50 children. It is located in Irvine, Orange County, California.
How does Chai Tots compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Chai Tots has 3 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Chai Tots have any serious violations?
Chai Tots has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Chai Tots serve?
Chai Tots serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 50 children.
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