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Dream-i Education Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 113 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (562) 266-1004
- Address
- 1700 West La Habra 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
9 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
- 1596.8662(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. 1 out of 6 staff did not have a current mandated reporter certificate on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
2023
- 101212(d)(1)(E)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements(d) Upon the occurrence...(1) a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day...within seven days following the occurrence of such event.(E)Epidemic outbreaks.... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted with 5 staff members, it has been determined staff failed to inform the licensing office of the epidemic outbreak at the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(f)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements(f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representativeThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted with 5 staff members and 3 parents, it has been determined staff did not report epidemic outbreak to parents or authorized representatives. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101226.1(a)Type B
101226.1 Daily Inspection for Illness(a) The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted with 5 staff members, 3 parents and records obtained it has been determined staff did not prevent hand, foot, and mouth outbreak. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239(a)Type B
101239 (a) Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies...A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews with 5 staff members and 3 children, the facility did not ensure to keep a comfortable temperature for children at all times. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(f)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212(f) Reporting Requirements.The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with 5 staff members, the facility did not report the facility's AC maintenance issue to the child's representatives. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation and record review, At 10:30am during staff file reviews 1 out of 5 staff had an expired mandated reporter certificate. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-09-23.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 4 of 2 substantiated.
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in La Habra
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Dream-i Education Center licensed in California?
Yes, Dream-i Education Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does Dream-i Education Center have?
Dream-i Education Center has 9 citations on record: 9 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits).
When was Dream-i Education Center last inspected?
Dream-i Education Center was last inspected on September 23, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Dream-i Education Center?
Dream-i Education Center 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 113 children. It is located in La Habra, Orange County, California.
How does Dream-i Education Center compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Dream-i Education Center has 9 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Dream-i Education Center have any serious violations?
Dream-i Education Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 9 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Dream-i Education Center had any complaint inspections?
Dream-i Education Center has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Dream-i Education Center serve?
Dream-i Education Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 113 children.
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