FUTABA PRESCHOOL

23802 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA, Laguna Hills, CA 92653LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

April 17, 2025

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
FUTABA PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
23802 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 68.5/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected April 17, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average68.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance45/100

22

Total Violations

Apr 17, 2025

Last Inspection

57

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

7

Unsubstantiated

Apr 17, 2024
1 substantiated7 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (22)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101230(b)(3)Apr 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101230(b)(3)Type BApr 17, 2025

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Children immunization records were unavailable at the time of inspection. Assistant Director stated he did not have access to the files so LPA could review children records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101230(b)(3)Type BApr 17, 2025

Based on observation of the storage of medication at 2:30 pm, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one child's medication container without a label which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 17, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA was informed Director (S1) no longer works at the facility. Facility did not have a clear written statement of the administrative responsibility and authority delegated to the child care center director which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700(b)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant Director was unable to provide records to LPA which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(a)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed preschool aged children inside room #114 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(d)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There shall be a clear written statement of the administrative responsibility and authority delegated to the child care center director.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA was informed Director (S1) no longer works at the facility. Facility did not have a clear written statement of the administrative responsibility and authority delegated to the child care center director which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700(b)ComplaintJul 12, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(a)ComplaintJul 12, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(d)ComplaintJul 12, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintJul 12, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(f)ComplaintJul 12, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(c)ComplaintJul 12, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(a)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Children immunization records were unavailable at the time of inspection. Assistant Director stated he did not have access to the files so LPA could review children records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(c)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed preschool aged children inside room #114 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700(b)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Based on observation of the storage of medication at 2:30 pm, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one child's medication container without a label which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(c)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Activities (b) All children shall be given an opportunity to nap or rest without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center (3) No child shall be forced to stay awake or to stay in the napping area longer than the normal napping period. This requirement was not met by: During staff interviews on 3/21/2024, four staff stated they open the blinds and turn on the lights when nap time is over. All staff stated if children are still asleep after opening the blinds and turning on the lights, staff will wake the child up by placing their hands on the child back or shoulder and tell the child nap time is over.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(f)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There shall be a clear written statement of the administrative responsibility and authority delegated to the child care center director.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(d)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant Director was unable to provide records to LPA which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(f)Type BComplaintJul 12, 2021

Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above.Director stated she has not completed the lead testing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is FUTABA PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

FUTABA PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 68.5 out of 100.

How many violations does FUTABA PRESCHOOL have?

FUTABA PRESCHOOL has 22 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 22 serious, and 0 minor.

When was FUTABA PRESCHOOL last inspected?

FUTABA PRESCHOOL was last inspected on April 17, 2025.

Has FUTABA PRESCHOOL had any complaints?

FUTABA PRESCHOOL has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 7 unsubstantiated.

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