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Lil' Lighthouse Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 631-7294
- Address
- 301 Magnolia 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
1 citation 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.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record review, 6 of 6 interviewed staff admitted C1 wandered away from the facility into a parking lot building. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care..
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-07-02.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Costa Mesa
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Lil' Lighthouse Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Lil' Lighthouse Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2006.
How many citations does Lil' Lighthouse Preschool have?
Lil' Lighthouse Preschool has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Lil' Lighthouse Preschool last inspected?
Lil' Lighthouse Preschool was last inspected on July 2, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Lil' Lighthouse Preschool?
Lil' Lighthouse 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 75 children. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
How does Lil' Lighthouse Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Lil' Lighthouse Preschool has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Lil' Lighthouse Preschool have any serious violations?
Lil' Lighthouse Preschool has 1 Type A citation 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.
What ages does Lil' Lighthouse Preschool serve?
Lil' Lighthouse Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 75 children.
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