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Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Phone
- (714) 599-1783
- Address
- 1345 North Grand Avenue
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,674*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.0*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*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.
- 101161(a)Type B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement was not met: Based on observation and staff interview, it has been determined that toddlers were being placed into the infant room to meet ratios. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101430(a)(3)(E)Type A
INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES
101430 Infant Care Activities (E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on video footage clips, the infants were observed not being put in the cribs once the infants were asleep. The infants were observed sleeping in the classroom mats. This is an immediate risk to the safety of the children in care.
- 101439.1(a)(1)(A)Type B
101439.1 Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (1) Pacifiers shall be allowed in the crib if the following provisions are in place: (A) There shall not be anything attached to the pacifier.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on video footage clips, an infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier that had an attached stuff animal on the pacifier. This is a potential risk to the safety of the children in care.
- 101429(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
Responsibility for Providing Care & Supervision for Infants 101429 (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 evidence by: Based on interviews and video footage reviewed, the staff members were observed to often using their personal cellphone while supervising the infants. This is an immediate risk to the safety of the children in care.
- 101438.1(b)Type B
Infant Care General Sanitation 101438.1 (b) Each caregiver shall wash his/her hands with soap and water before each feeding and after each diaper change.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and video footage reviewed, the staff members the staff members do not wash their hands before feeding an infant and after diaper change. This is a potential risk to the safety of the children in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-10-07.
2 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 BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead 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 Santa Ana
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana licensed in California?
Yes, Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana have?
Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana has 5 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana last inspected?
Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana was last inspected on October 7, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana?
Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana 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 20 children. It is located in Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
How does Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana has 5 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,674 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana have any serious violations?
Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana 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 Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana had any complaint inspections?
Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana 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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