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Garden Grove 1st Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 537-8900
- Address
- 8461 Garden Grove Blvd.
- 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.
2025
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance,This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on LPA's interview with director and LPA's observations of the facility operating out of ratio (1 teacher with more than 12 preschool children) which posed an immediate risks to the health, safety and personal rights to the children in care.
2023
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 staff members, Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #6 do not have a cuurent Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-12.
5 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Garden Grove
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Garden Grove 1st Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Garden Grove 1st Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2007.
How many citations does Garden Grove 1st Preschool have?
Garden Grove 1st Preschool has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 8 visits (5 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 2 other visits).
When was Garden Grove 1st Preschool last inspected?
Garden Grove 1st Preschool was last inspected on March 12, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Garden Grove 1st Preschool?
Garden Grove 1st 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 100 children. It is located in Garden Grove, Orange County, California.
How does Garden Grove 1st Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Garden Grove 1st Preschool 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 Garden Grove 1st Preschool have any serious violations?
Garden Grove 1st 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.
Has Garden Grove 1st Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Garden Grove 1st Preschool has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Garden Grove 1st Preschool serve?
Garden Grove 1st Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 100 children.
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