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Heritage Hill Kindercare
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 108 children
- Phone
- (949) 344-6951
- Address
- 21791 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
6 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.
2026
- 101238(g)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
2025
- 101427(g)Type B
101427(g) ... Bottles and nipples used by one infant shall not be shared with or used by another infant... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 fed C1 the wrong bottle during feeding, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101429Type A
101429(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants.Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 left C1 to nap alone in a classroom without staff supervision, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101429(a)(2)(C)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
101429(a)(2)(C) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants. Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 did not complete 15-minute checks for C1 throughout the entirety of C1's nap time, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101427(g)Type B
101427(g) ... Bottles and nipples used by one infant shall not be shared with or used by another infant... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S1 fed C1 the wrong bottle during feeding, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101427(j)Type B
INFANT CARE FOOD SERVICE
101427 Infant Care Food Service (j) Bottles, dishes, and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on self-reported unusual incident report,and interviews with two (2) staff members, it was determined that C1 was fed a bottle of formula milk to Child #1 (C1) that belonged to Child #2 (C2), which risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-04-21.
1 routine inspection, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Heritage Hill Kindercare licensed in California?
Yes, Heritage Hill Kindercare is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2024.
How many citations does Heritage Hill Kindercare have?
Heritage Hill Kindercare has 6 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (1 inspection, 1 complaint visit, 8 other visits).
When was Heritage Hill Kindercare last inspected?
Heritage Hill Kindercare was last inspected on April 21, 2026 (1 week ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Heritage Hill Kindercare?
Heritage Hill Kindercare 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 108 children. It is located in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does Heritage Hill Kindercare compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Heritage Hill Kindercare has 6 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Heritage Hill Kindercare have any serious violations?
Heritage Hill Kindercare 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 Heritage Hill Kindercare had any complaint inspections?
Heritage Hill Kindercare has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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