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The Children's Courtyard
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 297-8988
- Address
- 27732 Vista Del Lago
- 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
16 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
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 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. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and staff stating once C1 entered the hallway, C1 was not visible and was unsure if C1 went into the kitchen or not, this is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101238(g)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the facility at 12:51 p.m., LPA observed an unlocked cabinet inside classroom #4 with nine toddler children present. Inside the unlocked cabinet, LPA observed one Sanitizing Bleach Solution and one spray bottle labeled Sanibet that reads "Hazard Warning: Corrosive, Health Hazard: Skin and eye irritant, inhalation irritant, and harmful if ingested" which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)(2)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
101170 (e)(2) Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review ... prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, Rosa Reynoso has worked at the facility without clearance transfer since 7/15/2024. The Assistant Director failed to submit transfer request form to licensing. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
- 101238(g)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring inside of the facility at 8:57 a.m. LPA observed 10 preschool age children present with 1 staff. LPA observed the bathroom door open and inside, LPA observed Peroxide Cleaner that reads "Keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children in care. Also, while touring the the classrooms #1 and #2, LPA observed a can of Raid Ant Killer inside an unlocked cabinet under the children's water faucet that reads "Keep out of reach of children." Inside classroom #6 there were 15 children with two staff. LPA observed bleach water inside and unlocked cabinet on the lower shelf that children had access to. bleach water bottle reads "corrosive, skin and eye irritant, inhalation irritant, and harmful if ingested" which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(a)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the outside patio area at 9:45 a.m. LPA observed sharp rotted wood and rotted nails around the window and doors. Assistant director stated preschool children utilize the patio area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant director was unable to provide LPA documentation showing disaster drills are being conducted and documented at least every six months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 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. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on the UIR submiteed and staff interviews, staff stating they did not see when the incident occured and was only made aware of the incident when C1 informed S1.This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 1596.8595(c)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
H&S 1596.8595(c)(1) Posting licensing report by chaild care facility or home..(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights..This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed child #2 (C2) did not have a written statement or LIC 9924 inside their file stating the parents were informed of the incident dated 1/26/2024.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 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.... Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement was not met by: Based on the UIR submitted to the Orange County Regional Office, interviews conducted on 2/27/2024 and staff stating C1 was left alone without any adult supervision.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 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. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on staff interviews, staff stating C1 was left inside the classroom alone for approximately 1 to 2 minutes and another staff stating C1 was left alone inside the classroom under 5 minutes but not sure of the actual time.This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
2023
- 101230(c)Type A
ACTIVITIES/NAPPING
101230 Activities (c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center.This requirement was not met by: on 5/5/2023, at 1:56 PM, LPA observed S2 alone with 26 children napping on their cots inside Pre K room #6 classroom. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to 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, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.This requirement was not met by: At 12:32 PM on 5/5/2023, LPA observed S4 exit the facility, leaving S2 and S3 with 28 children inside Pre- k room #6. Children were observed walking, running, sitting on chairs, and some children were on their cots. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
2022
- 101174(d)(2)Type B
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During record review, Director was unable to provide proof showing disaster drills are being documented which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During record review, Director stated the last disaster drill was conducted on May 12, 2021 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 2 out of 4 teachers present at the time of inspection did not have proof of immunization of measles, pertussis, and influenza which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 4 staff did not have proof of their tuberculosis test and LIC 503 Health Screening Report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
27 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-03.
4 routine inspections, 7 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 3 of 4 substantiated.
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- Inspection2 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
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- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
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16 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Mission Viejo
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Children's Courtyard licensed in California?
Yes, The Children's Courtyard is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does The Children's Courtyard have?
The Children's Courtyard has 16 citations on record: 10 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 27 visits (4 inspections, 7 complaint visits, 16 other visits).
When was The Children's Courtyard last inspected?
The Children's Courtyard was last inspected on March 3, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Children's Courtyard?
The Children's Courtyard 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 132 children. It is located in Mission Viejo, Orange County, California.
How does The Children's Courtyard compare to other daycares in Orange County?
The Children's Courtyard has 16 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does The Children's Courtyard have any serious violations?
The Children's Courtyard has 10 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 The Children's Courtyard had any complaint inspections?
The Children's Courtyard has received 7 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does The Children's Courtyard serve?
The Children's Courtyard serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 132 children.
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