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The Children's Courtyard
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Phone
- (949) 859-0805
- Address
- 21772 Lake Forest Drive
- 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
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.
2025
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 1 (S1) did not have their immunization record, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff 2 (S2) and Staff 3 (S3) did not have a valid Mandated Reporter Training certificate, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101416.5Type A
101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (b)There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requirement was not met by: At the time of the visit today, LPA observed 5 infants inside the Infant classroom with one staff S1. This poses an immediately health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101416.2(b)Type B
INFANT CARE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101416.2 Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties (b) Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three post secondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three post secondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement was not met by: LPA observed S2 direct S3 from the kitchen into the Infant classroom to help with staffing ratio. During file reviews, it was determine S3 was not hired at the center as a teacher or aide and did not have qualifications to be inside the infant classroom caring for children in care.
- 101416.5Type A
101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (b)There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requirement was not met by: At the time of the visit today, LPA observed 6 infants inside the Infant classroom with one staff S1. This poses an immediately health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-20.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest
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 5 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (4 inspections, 4 other visits).
When was The Children's Courtyard last inspected?
The Children's Courtyard was last inspected on April 20, 2026 (1 week 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 16 children. It is located in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does The Children's Courtyard compare to other daycares in Orange County?
The Children's Courtyard has 5 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 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.
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