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Inspection visit

Correction check

SEASIDE COSTA MESA PRESCHOOLLicense 304371540
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cynthia Sun conducted a visit for the purpose of a Plan of Correction (POC). LPA was given a tour of the preschool classrooms inside and outside by Director Weili Lin. There was a total of 4 staff and 31 children present today; Purple Room: 1 staff and 10 preschool children. Blue Room:1 staff and 12 preschool children. Green Room: 2 staff and 9 toddlers. Currently, Turquoise Room is being used for Staff Lounge, facility staff take breaks and do children food preparation. Orange Room is being used for storage of facility materials/furniture. LPA asked Director if they want to change capacity due to Turquoise and Orange rooms not being used for children. Director stated for now they do not want to change capacity and want to stay with the two rooms available in case they get more children enrolled into facility. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 01/23/2025 LPA conducted an Annual Random inspection. LPA observed a body of water present at the facility. LPA observed a fishpond in the nature yard which is accessible to children and not properly fenced. The children access to fishpond poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. A Type A citation was given according to Title 22 101238(e) Buildings and Grounds All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools, including swimming pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fishponds or similar bodies of water, through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. Page 1 of 2 On 01/27/2025 In the areas that were evaluated, the plan of correction was in compliance. LPA observed that the nature yard was inaccessible to the children. LPA observed children going to other facility yard for outdoor play. Director stated currently they have less than 45 children enrolled in facility. Facility Director stated they will empty fish and water from fishpond and completely cover fishpond with soil. Director stated completion for covering fishpond will soil will be on 02/02/2025. In the areas that were evaluated, NO deficiencies were observed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Weili Lin. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. Page 2 of 2

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 27, 2025 inspection of SEASIDE COSTA MESA PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of SEASIDE COSTA MESA PRESCHOOL on January 27, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to SEASIDE COSTA MESA PRESCHOOL on January 27, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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