U.C. IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTER

6533 ADOBE CIRCLE ROAD, Irvine, CA 92617LICENSED
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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

April 4, 2024

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
U.C. IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
6533 ADOBE CIRCLE ROAD, Irvine, CA 92617
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 94.4/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected April 4, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent94.4 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing78/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Apr 4, 2024

Last Inspection

54

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (3)

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintMay 14, 2021

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25An unannounced case management inspection was conducted on this date by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cindy Nguyen in response to a self-reported incident dated 4/26/21. Present during today’s inspection was the Director, Paula Todina. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 18 preschool age children and 4 preschool staff members. During today's inspection it was determined that the facility was operating within the licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. A review of adult records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 04/27/2021 an Unusual Incident Report was filed with the Department to self-report an incident that occurred on 4/26/2021. Facility administrator called to report a child was able to exit the classroom into the playground unsupervised. The class was outside and was coming back inside to the classroom for lunch. Teachers completed a head count before children went back into the classroom and then again once children were inside the classroom. Staff #1 (S1) was passing out lunch to children while Staff #2 (S2) was assisting other children. After entering the classroom, the teachers did not close the door leading to the playground. Staff #3 (S3) from another classroom observed the child on the play yard and was approaching the child when S2 from the child’s class came out and found the child was picking flowers. During today's inspection LPA interviewed 3 staff members and conducted a physical plant inspection. Based on the information gathered from the interviews conducted, statements from staff and a physical plant inspection. It was determined that the child was missing for approximately 1-2 minutes when Staff #2 found the child out in the yard by the fence of Extended Day with Staff #3. Continued on Page LIC 809C SUPERVISORS NAME: Judy Hanson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Nguyen LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2021 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 3 FACILITY NAME: U.C.IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 300605311 VISIT DATE: 05/14/2021 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Page LIC 809C California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Section 101229(a)(1)- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. This report cites Type A violation and shall be provided to parents/guardians of children currently in enrolled and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Parents/guardians must sign Form LIC9224 to be kept in each child's file. Exit interview was conducted with Director, Paula Todina . Notice of Site Visit was posted during the inspection. Facility representatives was informed that the notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. Facility representatives was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. SUPERVISORS NAME: Judy Hanson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Nguyen LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2021 FACILITY NAME: U.C.IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 300605311 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 05/14/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 05/17/2021 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The facility representatives stated the childcare staff will have a training on supervision. A signed acknowledgment email to LPA Nguyen (Cindy.Nguyen@dss.ca.gov) by 5/17/21. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on interviewed and self-reported unusual incident/injury report, child #1 was missing for approximately 1-2 minutes when the child’s teacher noticed. This poses and immediate health and safety risk to children in care.8 9 10 11 12

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintMay 14, 2021

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25An unannounced case management inspection was conducted on this date by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cindy Nguyen in response to a self-reported incident dated 4/26/21. Present during today’s inspection was the Director, Paula Todina. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 18 preschool age children and 4 preschool staff members. During today's inspection it was determined that the facility was operating within the licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. A review of adult records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 04/27/2021 an Unusual Incident Report was filed with the Department to self-report an incident that occurred on 4/26/2021. Facility administrator called to report a child was able to exit the classroom into the playground unsupervised. The class was outside and was coming back inside to the classroom for lunch. Teachers completed a head count before children went back into the classroom and then again once children were inside the classroom. Staff #1 (S1) was passing out lunch to children while Staff #2 (S2) was assisting other children. After entering the classroom, the teachers did not close the door leading to the playground. Staff #3 (S3) from another classroom observed the child on the play yard and was approaching the child when S2 from the child’s class came out and found the child was picking flowers. During today's inspection LPA interviewed 3 staff members and conducted a physical plant inspection. Based on the information gathered from the interviews conducted, statements from staff and a physical plant inspection. It was determined that the child was missing for approximately 1-2 minutes when Staff #2 found the child out in the yard by the fence of Extended Day with Staff #3. Continued on Page LIC 809C SUPERVISORS NAME: Judy Hanson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Nguyen LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2021 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 3 FACILITY NAME: U.C.IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 300605311 VISIT DATE: 05/14/2021 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Page LIC 809C California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Section 101229(a)(1)- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. This report cites Type A violation and shall be provided to parents/guardians of children currently in enrolled and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Parents/guardians must sign Form LIC9224 to be kept in each child's file. Exit interview was conducted with Director, Paula Todina . Notice of Site Visit was posted during the inspection. Facility representatives was informed that the notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. Facility representatives was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. SUPERVISORS NAME: Judy Hanson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Nguyen LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2021 FACILITY NAME: U.C.IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 300605311 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 05/14/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 05/17/2021 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The facility representatives stated the childcare staff will have a training on supervision. A signed acknowledgment email to LPA Nguyen (Cindy.Nguyen@dss.ca.gov) by 5/17/21. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on interviewed and self-reported unusual incident/injury report, child #1 was missing for approximately 1-2 minutes when the child’s teacher noticed. This poses and immediate health and safety risk to children in care.8 9 10 11 12

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintMay 14, 2021

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is U.C. IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTER's safety grade?

U.C. IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTER has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 94.4 out of 100.

How many violations does U.C. IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTER have?

U.C. IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTER has 3 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 0 serious, and 0 minor.

When was U.C. IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTER last inspected?

U.C. IRVINE-CHILDREN'S CENTER was last inspected on April 4, 2024.

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