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Kids Kastle Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 30 children
- 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
10 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
- 101429(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (a)(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Approximately 10:00 AM, FR and LPA observed Child 1 alone, with staff approximately 38 feet away with play equipment blocking visual supervision.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on LPA observation, staff interview, and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 staff files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Based on LPA observation and staff interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in all outdoor padding squares which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101429(a)(2)(C)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
Based on LPA observation, staff interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 11 out of 20 children's files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439.1(b)(1)Type B
INFANT CARE CENTER SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
Based on LPA observation and staff interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 10 fitted sheets/infant crib mattress which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
101217(a)(12) Personnel Records: The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: Tuberculosis (TB) test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interview and record review. S1 did not have the TB test result in the file. This poses a potential danger to the safety of the children in care.
- 101215.1(b)Type B
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101215.1(b) Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties: All child care centers shall have a director.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interview and record review, the facility did not meet the requirement above. The director confirmed that there was no director on site from August 2024 to the end of December 2024. This poses a potential danger to the safety of the children 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
- 101439(h)(1)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A changing table in room 2 is not sanitary and has underlying foam exposed.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-01-27.
3 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
10 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 10 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 9 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (3 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Kids Kastle Preschool last inspected?
Kids Kastle Preschool was last inspected on January 27, 2026 (about 3 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 30 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 10 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 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 Kids Kastle Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Kids Kastle Preschool has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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