CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE
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Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
17 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: CLOSED
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
December 16, 2025
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 27732 VISTA DEL LAGO, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
- Status
- CLOSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
- Inspection record
- 17 inspections, last inspected December 16, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
40
Total Violations
Dec 16, 2025
Last Inspection
8
Capacity
Complaint History
3 complaint investigations on record.
3
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
5
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (40)
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and staff stating once C1 entered the hallway, C1 was not visible and was unsure if C1 went into the kitchen or not, this is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Activities (c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This requirement was not met by: on 5/5/2023, at 1:56 PM, LPA observed S2 alone with 26 children napping on their cots inside Pre K room #6 classroom. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
(C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care.
(C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care.
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on staff interviews, staff stating C1 was left inside the classroom alone for approximately 1 to 2 minutes and another staff stating C1 was left alone inside the classroom under 5 minutes but not sure of the actual time.This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During record review, Director stated the last disaster drill was conducted on May 12, 2021 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring inside of the facility at 8:57 a.m. LPA observed 10 preschool age children present with 1 staff. LPA observed the bathroom door open and inside, LPA observed Peroxide Cleaner that reads "Keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children in care. Also, while touring the the classrooms #1 and #2, LPA observed a can of Raid Ant Killer inside an unlocked cabinet under the children's water faucet that reads "Keep out of reach of children." Inside classroom #6 there were 15 children with two staff. LPA observed bleach water inside and unlocked cabinet on the lower shelf that children had access to. bleach water bottle reads "corrosive, skin and eye irritant, inhalation irritant, and harmful if ingested" which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During record review, Director was unable to provide proof showing disaster drills are being documented which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the outside patio area at 9:45 a.m. LPA observed sharp rotted wood and rotted nails around the window and doors. Assistant director stated preschool children utilize the patio area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (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. This requirement was not met by: At 12:32 PM on 5/5/2023, LPA observed S4 exit the facility, leaving S2 and S3 with 28 children inside Pre- k room #6. Children were observed walking, running, sitting on chairs, and some children were on their cots. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 2 out of 4 teachers present at the time of inspection did not have proof of immunization of measles, pertussis, and influenza which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 4 staff did not have proof of their tuberculosis test and LIC 503 Health Screening Report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant director was unable to provide LPA documentation showing disaster drills are being conducted and documented at least every six months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant director was unable to provide LPA documentation showing disaster drills are being conducted and documented at least every six months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During record review, Director stated the last disaster drill was conducted on May 12, 2021 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During record review, Director was unable to provide proof showing disaster drills are being documented which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 2 out of 4 teachers present at the time of inspection did not have proof of immunization of measles, pertussis, and influenza which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 4 staff did not have proof of their tuberculosis test and LIC 503 Health Screening Report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring inside of the facility at 8:57 a.m. LPA observed 10 preschool age children present with 1 staff. LPA observed the bathroom door open and inside, LPA observed Peroxide Cleaner that reads "Keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children in care. Also, while touring the the classrooms #1 and #2, LPA observed a can of Raid Ant Killer inside an unlocked cabinet under the children's water faucet that reads "Keep out of reach of children." Inside classroom #6 there were 15 children with two staff. LPA observed bleach water inside and unlocked cabinet on the lower shelf that children had access to. bleach water bottle reads "corrosive, skin and eye irritant, inhalation irritant, and harmful if ingested" which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the outside patio area at 9:45 a.m. LPA observed sharp rotted wood and rotted nails around the window and doors. Assistant director stated preschool children utilize the patio area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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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 60.0 out of 100.
How many violations does CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE have?
CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE has 40 total violations on record, including 22 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.
When was CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE last inspected?
CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE was last inspected on December 16, 2025.
Has CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE had any complaints?
CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, THE has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 5 unsubstantiated.