CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS

2428 N. GRAND AVENUE #H, Santa Ana, CA 92705LICENSED
D

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

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

31

Total Violations

Aug 26, 2025

Last Inspection

48

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Jun 28, 2024
1 substantiated3 unsubstantiated1 citation
Apr 22, 2021
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (31)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BJun 30, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type BJun 30, 2025

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type BJun 30, 2025

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BJun 30, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(i)Type BJun 30, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BJun 30, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BJun 30, 2025

§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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BJun 30, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BJun 30, 2025

§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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(i)Jun 30, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Jun 30, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Jun 30, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Jun 30, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Jun 30, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(i)Type BJun 30, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 28, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(f)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2021

(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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(B)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2021

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2021

(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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type AComplaintMar 22, 2021

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(B)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2021

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(f)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2021

(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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)ComplaintMar 22, 2021

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(B)ComplaintMar 22, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintMar 22, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)ComplaintMar 22, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(f)ComplaintMar 22, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type AComplaintMar 22, 2021

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type BComplaintMar 22, 2021

(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.

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