CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC.

12421 SPRINGDALE ST, Garden Grove, CA 92845LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 20, 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
CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC.
License number
Not listed
Location
12421 SPRINGDALE ST, Garden Grove, CA 92845
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 73.9/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected January 20, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average73.9 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance93/100

16

Total Violations

Jan 20, 2026

Last Inspection

60

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

5

Unsubstantiated

Jun 25, 2025
5 unsubstantiated
Nov 24, 2021
2 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (16)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238ComplaintJan 20, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238Type AComplaintJan 20, 2026

Buildings and Grounds (a) The childcare center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and record review, on 08/17/2021, C1 went through unsecured fence; got out of the facility for approximately 5-10 mins; facility failed to keep the fence in good repair this lead to the incident. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238Type BComplaintJan 20, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AComplaintJan 14, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 1/14/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh conducted an unannounced Case Management – Legal/Non-Compliance inspection. Upon arrival, Director Irene Guereca, toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) was verified. The census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 6 preschool staff, including the director, and 37 preschool-age children. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance with staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:30p.m., Monday through Friday. CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 1/14/2026. The Director understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 10/13/2026. The director stated that there are no firearms and other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. Continued Page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specifie

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintJan 14, 2026

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 14, 2026

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 14, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238Type BComplaintJan 14, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 1/14/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh conducted an unannounced Case Management – Legal/Non-Compliance inspection. Upon arrival, Director Irene Guereca, toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) was verified. The census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 6 preschool staff, including the director, and 37 preschool-age children. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance with staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:30p.m., Monday through Friday. CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 1/14/2026. The Director understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 10/13/2026. The director stated that there are no firearms and other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. Continued Page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specifie

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 14, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 1/14/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh conducted an unannounced Case Management – Legal/Non-Compliance inspection. Upon arrival, Director Irene Guereca, toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) was verified. The census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 6 preschool staff, including the director, and 37 preschool-age children. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance with staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:30p.m., Monday through Friday. CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 1/14/2026. The Director understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 10/13/2026. The director stated that there are no firearms and other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. Continued Page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specifie

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 14, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 1/14/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh conducted an unannounced Case Management – Legal/Non-Compliance inspection. Upon arrival, Director Irene Guereca, toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) was verified. The census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 6 preschool staff, including the director, and 37 preschool-age children. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance with staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:30p.m., Monday through Friday. CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 1/14/2026. The Director understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 10/13/2026. The director stated that there are no firearms and other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. Continued Page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specifie

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 14, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 1/14/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh conducted an unannounced Case Management – Legal/Non-Compliance inspection. Upon arrival, Director Irene Guereca, toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) was verified. The census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 6 preschool staff, including the director, and 37 preschool-age children. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance with staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:30p.m., Monday through Friday. CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 1/14/2026. The Director understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 10/13/2026. The director stated that there are no firearms and other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. Continued Page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specifie

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 14, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 1/14/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh conducted an unannounced Case Management – Legal/Non-Compliance inspection. Upon arrival, Director Irene Guereca, toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) was verified. The census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 6 preschool staff, including the director, and 37 preschool-age children. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance with staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:30p.m., Monday through Friday. CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 1/14/2026. The Director understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 10/13/2026. The director stated that there are no firearms and other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. Continued Page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specifie

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238ComplaintJan 14, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238Type BComplaintJan 14, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 1/14/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh conducted an unannounced Case Management – Legal/Non-Compliance inspection. Upon arrival, Director Irene Guereca, toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) was verified. The census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 6 preschool staff, including the director, and 37 preschool-age children. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance with staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:30p.m., Monday through Friday. CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 1/14/2026. The Director understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 10/13/2026. The director stated that there are no firearms and other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. Continued Page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specifie

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AComplaintJan 14, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 1/14/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh conducted an unannounced Case Management – Legal/Non-Compliance inspection. Upon arrival, Director Irene Guereca, toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) was verified. The census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 6 preschool staff, including the director, and 37 preschool-age children. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance with staffing ratios. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:30p.m., Monday through Friday. CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 1/14/2026. The Director understands that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 10/13/2026. The director stated that there are no firearms and other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Children nap on mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. Continued Page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specifie

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 24, 2021

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

Get Inspection Alerts

Be the first to know when new inspections or violations are reported for CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC..

Nearby Daycares in Garden Grove

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC.'s safety grade?

CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 73.9 out of 100.

How many violations does CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. have?

CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. has 16 total violations on record, including 10 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. last inspected?

CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. was last inspected on January 20, 2026.

Has CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. had any complaints?

CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 5 unsubstantiated.

Parent Resources