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The Children's Courtyard
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 27 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (951) 461-7900
- Address
- 26624 Margarita Rd.
- Licensed since
Riverside County context
1,427*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.2*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Reporting Requirements-(d) Upon the occurrence...a report shall be made to the Department...within seven days...(1) Events reported...include the following:(C) Any unusual incident…that threatens the physical or emotional health...of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The licensee did not ensure reporting requirements were adhered to. Based on records review, UIRs were not submitted to CCL as related to C1 during 6/4/19 to 12/19/23. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights- (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The licensee did not ensure personal rights of the center’s children were maintained. Based on records reviewed, children at the center were subjected to physical aggression and/or genital and buttocks touching from C1 from June 4, (continued to right)
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-22.
2 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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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 2006.
How many citations does The Children's Courtyard have?
The Children's Courtyard has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was The Children's Courtyard last inspected?
The Children's Courtyard was last inspected on October 22, 2025 (about 9 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 27 children. It is located in Murrieta, Riverside County, California.
How does The Children's Courtyard compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
The Children's Courtyard has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 3.3 citations per facility. There are 1,427 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Does The Children's Courtyard have any serious violations?
The Children's Courtyard 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.
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 27 children.
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