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Hands Together
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 479-0294
- Address
- 201 E Civic Center Drive
- 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.
2023
- 101221(b)(5)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Child's records 101221(b) Each record shall contain information... (5)... of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot ... This requirement was not met evidence by: Based on interviews conducted with staff members. On 09/28/23 S2 did release C1 to an unauthorized adult that was not on the authorized list for pick up. This is a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
2022
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a)The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary... at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met evidence by: Based on observation and interviews conducted director and 3 staff members have seen a mouse in different areas of the childcare center on different dates. Staff have also observed roaches in the kitchen and lounge. This is a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-01-23.
3 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Santa Ana
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Hands Together licensed in California?
Yes, Hands Together is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2012.
How many citations does Hands Together have?
Hands Together has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 12 visits (3 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Hands Together last inspected?
Hands Together was last inspected on January 23, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Hands Together?
Hands Together 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 84 children. It is located in Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
How does Hands Together compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Hands Together 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 Hands Together have any serious violations?
Hands Together has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Hands Together had any complaint inspections?
Hands Together has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Hands Together serve?
Hands Together serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 84 children.
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