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The Red Apple Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 460-9221
- Address
- 23532 El Toro Rd. Suite #1
- 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.
- 101216.1(b)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, 3 out 4 staff did not have required ECE units or equivalent qualifications, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type B
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, two (2) aides/assistant teachers were each with children without the supervision of a teacher, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 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 that, 4 out 4 staff did not have current influenza or statement to decline on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 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 that, 2 out 4 staff did not completed the mandated reporter training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 5 (S5) did not obtain criminal record clearance or an exemptiion, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-11-14.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Red Apple Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, The Red Apple Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2012.
How many citations does The Red Apple Preschool have?
The Red Apple Preschool has 5 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was The Red Apple Preschool last inspected?
The Red Apple Preschool was last inspected on November 14, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Red Apple Preschool?
The Red Apple 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 Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does The Red Apple Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
The Red Apple Preschool has 5 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does The Red Apple Preschool have any serious violations?
The Red Apple 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 The Red Apple Preschool had any complaint inspections?
The Red Apple Preschool has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does The Red Apple Preschool serve?
The Red Apple Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.
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