KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SANTA ANA

1345 NORTH GRAND AVENUE, Santa Ana, CA 92701LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

October 7, 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 1, 2026

Provider
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SANTA ANA
License number
Not listed
Location
1345 NORTH GRAND AVENUE, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected October 7, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

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

25

Total Violations

Oct 7, 2025

Last Inspection

20

Capacity

Complaint History

7 complaint investigations on record.

4

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

9

Unsubstantiated

Jul 21, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Jun 10, 2025
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Jan 21, 2025
2 substantiated2 unsubstantiated2 citations
Dec 19, 2023
3 unsubstantiated
Nov 28, 2023
1 substantiated1 citation
Aug 10, 2021
1 unsubstantiated
Feb 22, 2021
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (25)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(E)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.1(b)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(E)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

(E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.1(b)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintOct 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 BComplaintOct 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintOct 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.1(b)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AComplaintOct 7, 2025

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

CRITICALSTAFFING101239.2(a)Type AComplaintOct 7, 2025

(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintOct 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 BComplaintOct 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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type AComplaintOct 7, 2025

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(E)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

(E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible.

CRITICALSTAFFING101239.2(a)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations ... to meet his/her needs.Based on LPA’s video observation of children being awake between 12 pm and 3pm on their cots without alternative activities and staff gesturing children to return to their cots after getting up to use the restroom, 5 out of 7 staff (S1,S3,S4,S5,S7)confirming they have children lay or sit on their cots during the nap period, the facility did not comply with the section cited above by means of not having comfortable accommodations to children who are not napping in the center during the facility’s rest period which poses a potential personal rights risk to children in care.

CRITICALSTAFFING101239.2(a)Type AComplaintOct 7, 2025

(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 10, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 21, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 21, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 28, 2023

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SANTA ANA's safety grade?

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SANTA ANA 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 KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SANTA ANA have?

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SANTA ANA has 25 total violations on record, including 7 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SANTA ANA last inspected?

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SANTA ANA was last inspected on October 7, 2025.

Has KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SANTA ANA had any complaints?

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SANTA ANA has 7 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 9 unsubstantiated.

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