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Gratitude Garden Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 572-4453
- Address
- 92 Avenida La Pata
- 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
3 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
2023
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Based on observation, interviewing the director and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by means of having expired medication stored for a child and distributing it to the child which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2019
- 101238.2(e)(1)Type B
101238.2(e)(1) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Sand as a cushioning material is permitted. This regulation has not been met as the sand underneath the high climbing structure has scattered and is not sufficiently placed underneath the climbing structure to be a cushioning material to absorb a fall.This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-07-10.
2 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Gratitude Garden Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Gratitude Garden Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.
How many citations does Gratitude Garden Preschool have?
Gratitude Garden Preschool has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (2 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Gratitude Garden Preschool last inspected?
Gratitude Garden Preschool was last inspected on July 10, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Gratitude Garden Preschool?
Gratitude Garden 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 55 children. It is located in San Clemente, Orange County, California.
How does Gratitude Garden Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Gratitude Garden Preschool has 3 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Gratitude Garden Preschool have any serious violations?
Gratitude Garden Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Gratitude Garden Preschool serve?
Gratitude Garden Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 55 children.
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