Nobis Preschool, Costa Mesa CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical and 3 serious and 1 minor findings across 9 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jan 8, 2026. Latest visit May 8, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings1 · Costa Mesa median 0

29% of Costa Mesa licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings3 · Costa Mesa median 0

27% of Costa Mesa licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Jan 8, 2026Other visitCriticalStaff present before background check clearedCalifornia: Administration of Child Day Care Licensing · Type ACorrection due Jan 9, 2026

“Observation, interview, and record review, the facility representative did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff files, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”California CCLD inspector, Jan 8, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Apr 1, 2026Complaint investigationSeriousBuilding or grounds in poor repair or unsafeCalifornia: Buildings and Grounds · Type B+ 1 more finding from this visit: reporting requirements:Correction due Apr 1, 2026

Mar 19, 2026InspectionSeriousBuilding or grounds in poor repair or unsafeCalifornia: Buildings and Grounds · Type B+ 1 more finding from this visit: building or grounds in poor repair or unsafeCorrection due Apr 9, 2026

5findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit5with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Orange
License number: 304370149
Date issued: Feb 10, 2005
Licensed capacity: 36 children

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Director

Melinda Marchese

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Nobis, Inc.

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

May 8, 2026 · Other visit

No findings recorded

9 recorded visits · 5 available findings.

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1Critical findings

3Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

5 visits

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20265 visits · 5 recorded findings

May 8, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Apr 1, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated2 findings
Standard 101238(a)
Serious
based on staff interview, 3 staff stated C1 knew if C1 jumped on the gate, C1 would be able to open the gate and exit the facility. This poses a potential danger to health and safety of the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director installed an additional gate latch on 1/19/26 at 2:30 PM. Director stated they will add a bell to the gate in the next couple of weeks (4/13/26).
Standard 101238(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 1, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304370149:2026-04-01:101238(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:304370149:2026-04-01:report
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Standard 101212(d)
Minor
This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on staff interview, director admitted she forgot to report to licensing the incident regarding C1 opened the gate and walked out to the parking lot without staff awareness on 11/17/2025 after C1 was signed out by the parent. This poses a potential danger to health and safety of the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated director will train assistant director to make reports when director is unable. The training will be on 4/2/2026. Director will email LPA (Susan D.) documentation of training.
Standard 101212(d)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 1, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304370149:2026-04-01:101212(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:304370149:2026-04-01:report
The state lists 4 findings; details for 2 are available.
Mar 19, 2026Inspection2 findings
Buildings and Grounds
Serious
Based on LPA observation and staff interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in window/door frames that are hollowed/tunnelled with sand-sized brown pellets at the base on the preschool grounds, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA discussed this matter with director on 01/08/2026.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility to take measures to eliminate the presence of insects at the facility. Facility to make an appointment with Lloyd's Pest Control and show report to LPA. Facility to hire a contractor to look at areas of repair and fixed.
Standard 101238(a)(1) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 9, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304370149:2026-04-01:101238(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:304370149:2026-04-01:report
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Buildings and Grounds
Serious
Based on LPA observation and staff interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 inoperable preschool toilets, 2 out of 2 bathrooms w/pungent odor, and preschool water fountain with sharp edges which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility to complete cleaning checklist Facility to ensure third party cleaning company addresses area of concern, etc. Facility repair broken toilets, address pungeon odor (bathrooms), and address water fountain, etc.
Standard 101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 9, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304370149:2026-04-01:101238(a):2
Visit source ID
ca:304370149:2026-04-01:report
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The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Mar 3, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Jan 8, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Critical
Observation, interview, and record review, the facility representative did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff files, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Staff may not provide care to children until the criminal background clearance has been received by the Department. Staff to complete livescan/fingerprinting. Thuy Ho Susan Deschampe DATE: 01/08/2026 DATE: 01/08/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 9, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304370149:2026-01-08:1596.871(c)(1)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:304370149:2026-01-08:other
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Mar 20, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Oct 5, 2022Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
1 finding
Supervision and child counts
Critical
This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPAs interviews, FS2 disclosed witnessing a teacher leaving the children on the playground while the teacher went inside to change a child’s diaper. This poses an immediate safety risk to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Per director, will have a staff meeting regarding care and supervision and will send a copy of agenda with staff signature to LPA POC due.
Standard 101229(a)(1) · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 6, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304370149:2022-10-05:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:304370149:2022-10-05:report
Feb 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which 4 out of the 10 staff files reviewed did not have current Mandated Reporter Training. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The director stated they will email LPA the 4 current certiticates of Mandated Reporter Training completed from mandatedreporterca.com, by 2/23/22.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 23, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304370149:2022-02-02:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:304370149:2022-02-02:inspection

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May 8, 2026 · Other visit

9 recorded visits · 5 available findings.

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Standard 101238(a)

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Standard 101212(d)

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Standard 1596.871(c)(1)(A)

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May 8, 2026 · Other visit

9 recorded visits · 5 available findings.

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Standard 101238(a)

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Standard 101212(d)

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Buildings and Grounds

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Buildings and Grounds

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Standard 1596.871(c)(1)(A)

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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

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