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Friends Christian Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 777-4356
- Address
- 5091 Mountain View Avenue
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,668*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 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.
2026
- 101216(a)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
101216(a) Personnel Requirements(a) Child care center personnel shall be competent to provide the services necessary to meet the individual needs of children in care and shall at all times be employed in numbers sufficient to meet those needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based in interviews and records reviewed, the facility did not follow their Family Handbook, there was no written behavior plan for C2 who has a number of behavior reports particularly against C1. This is a potential risk to health and safety of children in care
2023
- 101215.1(f)Type B
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101215.1Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher...to act as substitute....This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews from staff, and records reviewed it was determined S9 is not a fully qualified teacher. The facility did not have a qualified substitute director from March 30,2023 and March 31,2023. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type A
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.1 Teacher Qualification and Duties (c)(1) Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews from staff, and records reviewed it has been determined Staff 9 (S9) and Staff 5 (S5) do not meet the teacher qualifications.This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance.... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews from staff, and records reviewed it was determined that S9 and S5 were not qualified to work as a teacher, this puts the classroom(s) out of ratio. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-05-26.
3 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 3 of 2 substantiated.
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Yorba Linda
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Friends Christian Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Friends Christian Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does Friends Christian Preschool have?
Friends Christian Preschool has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (3 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Friends Christian Preschool last inspected?
Friends Christian Preschool was last inspected on May 26, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Friends Christian Preschool?
Friends Christian 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 150 children. It is located in Yorba Linda, Orange County, California.
How does Friends Christian Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Friends Christian Preschool has 4 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,668 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Friends Christian Preschool have any serious violations?
Friends Christian Preschool has 2 Type A citations 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 Friends Christian Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Friends Christian Preschool has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Friends Christian Preschool serve?
Friends Christian Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 150 children.
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