ELLIS, JOAN

TUSTIN, CA 92780, Tustin, CA 92780LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 17, 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
ELLIS, JOAN
License number
300609140
Location
TUSTIN, CA 92780, Tustin, CA 92780
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 76.8/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected October 17, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average76.8 / 100
Health23/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

8

Total Violations

Oct 17, 2025

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (8)

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type AOct 17, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee was unable to provide nap logs for three infants present during the inspection which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee to submit proof to LPA via text at 714-287-0708 or by email at dean.thompson@dss.ca.gov showing she is conducting and documenting infant sleep every 15 minutes during nap time for all children 0 - 24 months of age.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(a)Type BOct 17, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Three out of seven children did not have immunization records in their file and licensee was unable to provide documentation during the inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee to submit immunization records for three children to LPA via text at 714-287-0708 or by email at dean.thompson@dss.ca.gov

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BOct 17, 2025

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee mandated reporter certification expired 3/1/2025 and assistants mandated reporter expired 2/26/2025 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee to submit AB1207 mandated reporter for herself and assistant to LPA via text at 714-287-0708 or by email at dean.thompson@dss.ca.gov

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(g)Type BFeb 16, 2024

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children did not have immunization records to review. Licensee stated she does not know what happen to it which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LIcensee will email a copy of childs immunization records by 02/23/2024

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(g)(1)Type BFeb 16, 2023

Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LIcensee agreed to send a copy through email or text a copy of immunization records for 2 children in care and 1 Child missing MMR vaccine by due date.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BFeb 16, 2023

Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agrees to sumbit through email or text a proof of current mandated reporter certificate for Licensee and Assistant Tram Ellis by due date

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(j)(1)Type BJun 6, 2022

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 infant children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will provid proof and will submit to licensee via email to mila.quinto@dss.ca.gov by POC due date.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(c)Type BJun 6, 2022

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 infant children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will provid proof and will submit to licensee via email to mila.quinto@dss.ca.gov by POC due date.

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (CENTER)

$1,704.76/mo

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLIS, JOAN's safety grade?

ELLIS, JOAN has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 76.8 out of 100.

How many violations does ELLIS, JOAN have?

ELLIS, JOAN has 8 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 7 serious, and 0 minor.

When was ELLIS, JOAN last inspected?

ELLIS, JOAN was last inspected on October 17, 2025.

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