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Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 589-1512
- Address
- 22982 Avenida Empresa
- 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
5 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
- 101212(d)(1)(D)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...events specified…below, a report shall be made to the Department…(1) Events reported shall include… (D) Any suspected physical or psychological abuse of any child. This requirement is not met as evidence by:Based on interviews and record review, there was no record of a suspected child abuse incident reported to the licensing department which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 count out of 7 staffs files which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care. TB test on the health screening form was missing for staff # 3.
- 101226(e)(3)(A)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 counts out of 5 children's files which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care. There was no label on the medication for child # 1, 2, and 3. The medication for child # 3 and 4 were expired.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 counts out of 7 staffs files which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care. MMR vaccine was missing for staff # 3, and 6 and Pertussis was missing for staff # 3, 5, and 6.
- 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 5 counts out of 7 staffs files which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care. Mandated Reporter Training Certificates were missing for staff # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-19.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Rancho Sta Margarita
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy have?
Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy has 5 citations on record: 5 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy last inspected?
Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy was last inspected on December 19, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy?
Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy 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 90 children. It is located in Rancho Sta Margarita, Orange County, California.
How does Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy has 5 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy have any serious violations?
Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy has no Type A (serious) citations. All 5 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy had any complaint inspections?
Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy serve?
Cal Elite Kids-preschool Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 90 children.
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