CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
7 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
August 26, 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
- CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 2428 N. GRAND AVENUE #H, Santa Ana, CA 92705
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
- Inspection record
- 7 inspections, last inspected August 26, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
31
Total Violations
Aug 26, 2025
Last Inspection
48
Capacity
Complaint History
2 complaint investigations on record.
1
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
4
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (31)
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.
(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
101239(i) There shall be one toilet and one handwashing fixture, separate from and in addition to the number of toilets and handwashing fixtures required in (h) above, designated for use by children who are ill, for use by staff, and for emergency use. This toilet and handwashing fixture shall be conveniently located in relation to the isolation area.
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
§1596.8662 (b) (1) Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
§1596.8662 (b) (1) Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.
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
101239(i) There shall be one toilet and one handwashing fixture, separate from and in addition to the number of toilets and handwashing fixtures required in (h) above, designated for use by children who are ill, for use by staff, and for emergency use. This toilet and handwashing fixture shall be conveniently located in relation to the isolation area.
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
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
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS's safety grade?
CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS 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 CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS have?
CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS has 31 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 28 serious, and 0 minor.
When was CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS last inspected?
CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS was last inspected on August 26, 2025.
Has CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS had any complaints?
CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.