RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE

29782 AVENIDA DE LAS BANDERAS, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688PENDING
D

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

12 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: PENDING

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 26, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE
License number
Not listed
Location
29782 AVENIDA DE LAS BANDERAS, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688
Status
PENDING
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 62.5/100
Inspection record
12 inspections, last inspected January 26, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average62.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

23

Total Violations

Jan 26, 2026

Last Inspection

120

Capacity

Complaint History

5 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

11

Unsubstantiated

Dec 15, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Jun 2, 2025
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
May 6, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Apr 7, 2025
5 unsubstantiated
Aug 6, 2023
2 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (23)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintMay 7, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintMay 7, 2025

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.885(c)Type BComplaintMay 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintMay 7, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintMay 7, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 7, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintMay 7, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(A)Type BComplaintMay 7, 2025

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(A)Type BComplaintMay 7, 2025

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintMay 7, 2025

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 7, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.885(c)Type BComplaintMay 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)ComplaintMay 7, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)ComplaintMay 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintMay 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(A)ComplaintMay 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.885(c)ComplaintMay 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)ComplaintMay 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintMay 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintMay 7, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintMay 7, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE's safety grade?

RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 62.5 out of 100.

How many violations does RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE have?

RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE has 23 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 20 serious, and 0 minor.

When was RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE last inspected?

RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE was last inspected on January 26, 2026.

Has RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE had any complaints?

RANCHO VIEJO SCHOOL, THE has 5 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 11 unsubstantiated.

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