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Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 629-1044
- Address
- 745 Dover Drive
- 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
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
- 101226.3(a)Type B
Observation of the child- The behavior and health of the children shall be continually observed throughout the period of attendance. The above requirement was not met as evidenced by a 4-year-old child (C1) found a Nicotine Vapor Pen on the playground and put it in their mouth. S1 unintentionally, forgot to secure their fanny pack in the locked closet, and did not realize vapor pen had fallen in the sandbox. Staff on the playground did not observe the behavior of the child adequately to prevent C1 putting it in their mouth. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...This requirrement was not met as evidenced by: Based staff interviews, S1 failed to ensure to provide supervision at all times. C1 was locked in an outdoor restroom alone for 4 minutes without any supervision. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
2021
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviewed and self-reported unusual incident/injury report, 2 children were in the restroom for about 2 minutes at a time unsupervised and 5-6 children were putting their mats and bags away in their cubbies without a staff. This poses and immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-06-03.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Newport Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool have?
Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool has 3 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 2 other visits).
When was Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool last inspected?
Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool was last inspected on June 3, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool?
Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature 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 75 children. It is located in Newport Beach, Orange County, California.
How does Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool has 3 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,668 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool have any serious violations?
Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature 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 Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool serve?
Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 75 children.
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