CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE

21772 LAKE FOREST DRIVE, Lake Forest, CA 90630LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

July 25, 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 1, 2026

Provider
CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE
License number
Not listed
Location
21772 LAKE FOREST DRIVE, Lake Forest, CA 90630
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 68.1/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected July 25, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average68.1 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing33/100
Compliance0/100

30

Total Violations

Jul 25, 2025

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Jul 18, 2025
3 unsubstantiated
Sep 24, 2024
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (30)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5Jul 25, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5Type BJul 25, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5Type BJul 25, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5Type BJul 25, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5Type BJul 25, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5Jul 25, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintJul 10, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintJul 10, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(D)Type BComplaintJul 10, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(D)Type BComplaintJul 10, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintJul 10, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintJul 10, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)ComplaintJul 10, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(D)ComplaintJul 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)ComplaintJul 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintJul 10, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintJul 10, 2025

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintJul 10, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)Type AComplaintJul 10, 2025

(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintJul 10, 2025

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)Type AComplaintJul 10, 2025

(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2024

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(b)Type BComplaintSep 30, 2024

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 32Infant changing tables have a padded surface not less than one inch thick. Infant changing tables have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys are observed to be safe, and did not have sharp points or edges or splinters or made of small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility maintains sufficient napping equipment. The infant facility have indoor/outdoor activity space that is physically separate from space used by preschool children. Direct visual supervision are provided by staff at all times. Infant individual feeding and needs and services plans are maintained. Nap documentations are maintained that included: infant’s name, date, time of each 15-minute check and initials of the person who conducted each check. The kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas are kept clean, free of litter. Food are protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. Playground equipment were observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space are maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day. Children’s records were reviewed today. All required forms were on file. Menus are posted in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative. All children are signed in/out by a representative who uses a unique PIN code and has recorded the time of day. Child’s record also contain a medical assessment. Staff records reviewed today contain a health screening as required by the r

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(b)ComplaintSep 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintSep 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2024

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(b)Type BComplaintSep 30, 2024

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 32Infant changing tables have a padded surface not less than one inch thick. Infant changing tables have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys are observed to be safe, and did not have sharp points or edges or splinters or made of small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility maintains sufficient napping equipment. The infant facility have indoor/outdoor activity space that is physically separate from space used by preschool children. Direct visual supervision are provided by staff at all times. Infant individual feeding and needs and services plans are maintained. Nap documentations are maintained that included: infant’s name, date, time of each 15-minute check and initials of the person who conducted each check. The kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas are kept clean, free of litter. Food are protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. Playground equipment were observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space are maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day. Children’s records were reviewed today. All required forms were on file. Menus are posted in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative. All children are signed in/out by a representative who uses a unique PIN code and has recorded the time of day. Child’s record also contain a medical assessment. Staff records reviewed today contain a health screening as required by the r

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintSep 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintSep 30, 2024

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE's safety grade?

CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 68.1 out of 100.

How many violations does CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE have?

CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE has 30 total violations on record, including 15 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE last inspected?

CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE was last inspected on July 25, 2025.

Has CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE had any complaints?

CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.

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