KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL

2525 FAIRVIEW ROAD, Costa Mesa, CA 92626LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 27, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
2525 FAIRVIEW ROAD, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected January 27, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

50

Total Violations

Jan 27, 2026

Last Inspection

30

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

11

Unsubstantiated

May 20, 2025
2 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations
Jun 27, 2022
2 unsubstantiated
Jan 26, 2022
8 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (50)

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)ComplaintJan 27, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

At 9:55 AM, in the preschool 2 year old room, the temperature gauge displayed 64 degrees (pictures taken).

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintJan 27, 2026

LPA observation at 9:12 AM the staff bathroom door was open, air freshener spray on top of the paper towel dispenser (pictures taken).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintJan 27, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)ComplaintJan 27, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintJan 27, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(1) The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between a minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(1) The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between a minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE100700(c)(1)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE100700(c)(1)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)ComplaintDec 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(a)(1)ComplaintDec 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintDec 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE100700(c)(1)ComplaintDec 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)ComplaintDec 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintDec 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 9, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BNov 4, 2025

Based on LPA observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a broken fence pole, missing pieces of privacy fence, and broken toys/equipment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Nov 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BNov 4, 2025

Based on staff record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Of the 12 staff files reviewed 11 did not have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates to review.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BNov 4, 2025

Based on LPA observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a torn carpet (approximately 1 inch X 10 inches), dirt on the diaper changing table, power outlet without covers, and scraped wall with plaster exposed approximately 2 inches in diameter which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BNov 4, 2025

Based on observation of the outdoor play area of the preschool, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. It was observed that some of the plastic play structures had holes and were in disrepair.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Nov 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(b)(1)Type BOct 21, 2025

Based on observation and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The Director stated the facility has not conducted the water lead testing and has not received and posted results. This poses a potential health, safety rish to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(b)(1)Type BOct 21, 2025

Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The Director stated the facility has not conducted the water lead testing. This poses a potential health, safety rish to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(b)(1)Oct 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Oct 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(b)Oct 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Oct 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(b)Type BOct 21, 2025

Based on observation of the outdoor play area of the preschool, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. It was observed that some of the plastic play structures had holes and were in disrepair.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type BOct 21, 2025

Based on LPA observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a torn carpet (approximately 1 inch X 10 inches), dirt on the diaper changing table, power outlet without covers, and scraped wall with plaster exposed approximately 2 inches in diameter which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BOct 21, 2025

Based on observation and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The Director stated the facility has not conducted the water lead testing and has not received and posted results. This poses a potential health, safety rish to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type BOct 21, 2025

Based on LPA observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a broken fence pole, missing pieces of privacy fence, and broken toys/equipment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(b)Type BOct 21, 2025

Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The Director stated the facility has not conducted the water lead testing. This poses a potential health, safety rish to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BOct 21, 2025

Based on staff record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Of the 12 staff files reviewed 11 did not have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates to review.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 20, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 20, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL have?

KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL has 50 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 47 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL last inspected?

KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL was last inspected on January 27, 2026.

Has KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL had any complaints?

KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 11 unsubstantiated.

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