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Futaba Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 57 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 444-9403
- Address
- 23802 Avenida De La Carlota
- 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
8 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.
2024
- 101230(b)(3)Type B
101230 Activities (b) All children shall be given an opportunity to nap or rest without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center (3) No child shall be forced to stay awake or to stay in the napping area longer than the normal napping period.This requirement was not met by: During staff interviews on 3/21/2024, four staff stated they open the blinds and turn on the lights when nap time is over. All staff stated if children are still asleep after opening the blinds and turning on the lights, staff will wake the child up by placing their hands on the child back or shoulder and tell the child nap time is over.
- 101700(b)Type B
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above.Director stated she has not completed the lead testing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101215.1(f)Type B
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There shall be a clear written statement of the administrative responsibility and authority delegated to the child care center director.
- 101220.1(a)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Children immunization records were unavailable at the time of inspection. Assistant Director stated he did not have access to the files so LPA could review children records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(b)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA was informed Director (S1) no longer works at the facility. Facility did not have a clear written statement of the administrative responsibility and authority delegated to the child care center director which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101221(d)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant Director was unable to provide records to LPA which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(c)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed preschool aged children inside room #114 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 101226(e)(3)(A)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on observation of the storage of medication at 2:30 pm, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one child's medication container without a label which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-30.
5 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Laguna Hills
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Futaba Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Futaba Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Futaba Preschool have?
Futaba Preschool has 8 citations on record: 8 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (5 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Futaba Preschool last inspected?
Futaba Preschool was last inspected on April 30, 2026. California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Futaba Preschool?
Futaba 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 57 children. It is located in Laguna Hills, Orange County, California.
How does Futaba Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Futaba Preschool has 8 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Futaba Preschool have any serious violations?
Futaba Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 8 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Futaba Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Futaba Preschool has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Futaba Preschool serve?
Futaba Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 57 children.
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