ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1250 E. HEIM AVENUE, Orange, CA 92865LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 5, 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
ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
1250 E. HEIM AVENUE, Orange, CA 92865
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected September 5, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Sep 5, 2025

Last Inspection

33

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)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)Type BComplaintMar 17, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Dianna Valdez Santana and Aidee Nunez conducted an unannounced Case Management visit for the purpose to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 1/4/2023. LPAs met with Heidi De La Motte, who was explained the reason for today’s visit. LPAs observed 10 staff and 82 children in care at the time of visit. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC’s) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test. Community Care Licensing was notified that lead water testing conducted at the facility on 1/4/2023 failed allowable limit for lead. The Purpose of today’s visit is to follow up lead testing results of Action Level Exceedance (ALE). Instructions for required lead testing are outlined in PIN 21-21-CCP. This PIN which contains Written Directives, have the same force and effects as the regulations contained in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Child Care Centers are expected to use an Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP), for lead testing. Accreditation from the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, known as an ELAP laboratory, is equipped to measure the amount of lead in parts per billion (ppb) unit of measurement. Facility staff was advised on 3/6/2023 that the Lead Sample Report was to be posted. LPAs did observe the facility had posted the Lead Sample Report. Continue on Page 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2023 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: ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 300605927 VISIT DATE: 03/17/2023 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 2 Outlet G tested positive for elevated levels of lead. The outlet is a sink located inside classroom “Preschool Room #1”. Outlet G is a sink that had a level of 7.500. Currently the site does not have a sign that reads "Do Not Use." But has the sink taped off and made inaccessible. However, the Director posted a “Do Not Use” sign before LPAs left the facility. Outlet J also tested positive for elevated levels of lead. The outlet is a drinking fountain located outside classroom “Preschool Room #3”. Outlet J is a drinking fountain that had a level of 11.000. Outlet J has been capped off to ensure inaccessibility. As an alternate water source children in care bring water bottles from home. Facility also provides drinking water for children in care through Brita water pitchers and children have access to outdoor drinking fountains that passed with no high levels of lead. Based on LPAs interview with staff, review of facility sketch and walk-through, the following violation was observed and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Exit interview conducted with facility representative. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were discussed. Director was provided copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received the Regional Office within 15 business days. Director was informed that the "Notice of Site Visit" must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. Page 2 of 2. SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2023 FACILITY NAME: ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 300605927 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 03/17/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 04/17/2023 Section Cited 101700.3(b) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3 (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed a

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)Type BComplaintMar 17, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Dianna Valdez Santana and Aidee Nunez conducted an unannounced Case Management visit for the purpose to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 1/4/2023. LPAs met with Heidi De La Motte, who was explained the reason for today’s visit. LPAs observed 10 staff and 82 children in care at the time of visit. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC’s) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test. Community Care Licensing was notified that lead water testing conducted at the facility on 1/4/2023 failed allowable limit for lead. The Purpose of today’s visit is to follow up lead testing results of Action Level Exceedance (ALE). Instructions for required lead testing are outlined in PIN 21-21-CCP. This PIN which contains Written Directives, have the same force and effects as the regulations contained in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Child Care Centers are expected to use an Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP), for lead testing. Accreditation from the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, known as an ELAP laboratory, is equipped to measure the amount of lead in parts per billion (ppb) unit of measurement. Facility staff was advised on 3/6/2023 that the Lead Sample Report was to be posted. LPAs did observe the facility had posted the Lead Sample Report. Continue on Page 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2023 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: ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 300605927 VISIT DATE: 03/17/2023 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 2 Outlet G tested positive for elevated levels of lead. The outlet is a sink located inside classroom “Preschool Room #1”. Outlet G is a sink that had a level of 7.500. Currently the site does not have a sign that reads "Do Not Use." But has the sink taped off and made inaccessible. However, the Director posted a “Do Not Use” sign before LPAs left the facility. Outlet J also tested positive for elevated levels of lead. The outlet is a drinking fountain located outside classroom “Preschool Room #3”. Outlet J is a drinking fountain that had a level of 11.000. Outlet J has been capped off to ensure inaccessibility. As an alternate water source children in care bring water bottles from home. Facility also provides drinking water for children in care through Brita water pitchers and children have access to outdoor drinking fountains that passed with no high levels of lead. Based on LPAs interview with staff, review of facility sketch and walk-through, the following violation was observed and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Exit interview conducted with facility representative. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were discussed. Director was provided copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received the Regional Office within 15 business days. Director was informed that the "Notice of Site Visit" must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. Page 2 of 2. SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2023 FACILITY NAME: ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 300605927 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 03/17/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 04/17/2023 Section Cited 101700.3(b) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3 (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed a

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)ComplaintMar 17, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER's safety grade?

ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.

How many violations does ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER have?

ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER last inspected?

ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER was last inspected on September 5, 2025.

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