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The Children's Courtyard
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Phone
- (951) 461-7900
- Address
- 26624 Margarita Rd.
- Licensed since
Riverside County context
2,053*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*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
7 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
- 101438.2(b)Type B
Based on observation and interview, children on the preschool license were observed to be playing on the infant playground, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, C1 was left unattended for approximately 7-8 minutes, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101416.5(d)Type B
(d) There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, infant classroom "Toddlers" has operated over ratio during nap time, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which posed a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101416.5(d)Type A
- 1596.7795(a)(1)Type B
(a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 3 out of 7 staff files reviewed were missing proof of immunizations, therefore the licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above which poses a potential health & safety risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.This requirment has not been met as evidence by... Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.(C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.This requirement has not been met as evidence by..... Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
13 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-03.
2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 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 7 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 13 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 8 other visits).
When was The Children's Courtyard last inspected?
The Children's Courtyard was last inspected on December 3, 2025 (about 5 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 36 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 7 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 2,053 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside 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.
Has The Children's Courtyard had any complaint inspections?
The Children's Courtyard has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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