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Creative Minds Children's House
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 156 children
- Phone
- (949) 619-5519
- Address
- 23421 Madero
- 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
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.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the facility at 9:40 AM, LPA observed eight children sitting at the tables eating without any staff present. LPA walked around the corner and found the staff in charge of the classroom with the eight children eating assisting a child inside the restroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101427(j)Type B
INFANT CARE FOOD SERVICE
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed bottles inside the refrigerator were missing names and dates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101429(a)(2)(C)3Type B
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed staff are not documenting infant safe sleep once every 15 minutes during nap times. Staff stated they write the information on the white board and at the end of day they transfer the information into the ProCare app. Staff were unable to provide proof of 15 minute nap logs which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-04-02.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Mission Viejo
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Creative Minds Children's House licensed in California?
Yes, Creative Minds Children's House is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2024.
How many citations does Creative Minds Children's House have?
Creative Minds Children's House has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (2 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Creative Minds Children's House last inspected?
Creative Minds Children's House was last inspected on April 2, 2026 (4 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Creative Minds Children's House?
Creative Minds Children's House 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 156 children. It is located in Mission Viejo, Orange County, California.
How does Creative Minds Children's House compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Creative Minds Children's House has 3 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Creative Minds Children's House have any serious violations?
Creative Minds Children's House has 1 Type A citation 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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