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Kids Kastle Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 437-1720
- Address
- 2525 Fairview Road
- 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
8 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
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings & Grounds(g)...other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored...inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observation at 9:12 AM the staff bathroom door was open, air freshener spray on top of the paper towel dispenser (pictures taken).
- 101239(a)(1)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment & Supplies (a) A comfortable temperature...shall be maintained at all times.(1)...maintain the temperature in rooms...between a minimum of 68 degrees F... and a maximum of 85 degrees F. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 9:55 AM, in the preschool 2 year old room, the temperature gauge displayed 64 degrees (pictures taken).
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
- 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Based on LPA observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a broken fence pole, missing pieces of privacy fence, and broken toys/equipment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 100700(c)(1)Type B
Based on observation and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The Director stated the facility has not conducted the water lead testing and has not received and posted results. This poses a potential health, safety rish to children in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The Director stated the facility has not conducted the water lead testing. This poses a potential health, safety rish to children in care.
2021
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on staff record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Of the 12 staff files reviewed 11 did not have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates to review.
- 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Based on observation of the outdoor play area of the preschool, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. It was observed that some of the plastic play structures had holes and were in disrepair.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-12-09.
3 routine inspections. 1 complaint on record.
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Costa Mesa
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Kids Kastle Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Kids Kastle Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2012.
How many citations does Kids Kastle Preschool have?
Kids Kastle Preschool has 8 citations on record: 8 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Kids Kastle Preschool last inspected?
Kids Kastle Preschool was last inspected on December 9, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Kids Kastle Preschool?
Kids Kastle 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 60 children. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
How does Kids Kastle Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Kids Kastle Preschool has 8 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Kids Kastle Preschool have any serious violations?
Kids Kastle Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 8 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Kids Kastle Preschool serve?
Kids Kastle Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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