1 critical and 2 serious and 4 minor findings across 9 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jun 21, 2024. Latest visit Oct 6, 2026, 1 finding.
Critical findings1 · Irvine median 0
28% of Irvine licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings2 · Irvine median 0
17% of Irvine licensed centers have at least one
What inspectors found
The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.
Jun 21, 2024Other visitCriticalStandard 101170(d)(2)California: Type ACorrection due Jun 21, 2024
“a criminal record clearances prior to their initial presence in the facility and have been working since 09/08/2023 and 10/27/2023.”California CCLD inspector, Jun 21, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
Oct 6, 2026Other visitSeriousObservation of the ChildCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Oct 20, 2026
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Nazzareno, Michelle
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Piper Preschool LLC.
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1Critical findings
2Serious findings
4Minor findings
0Severity N/A
Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
Visits in the past 12 months
4 visits
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20264 visits · 6 recorded findings
Oct 6, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101226.3(a)
Serious
Based on interviews and record reviews, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. None of the staff observed the children's interaction / incident which 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
Licensee stated they will assign two teachers to be in charge of the extended care outdoor program and submit proof of assignment by due date Martha Malane Madeline Do DATE: 10/06/2026 DATE: 10/06/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101226.3(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 20, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371581:2026-10-06:101226.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:304371581:2026-10-06:other
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Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated2 findings
Standard 101215.1(m)
Minor
On 03/18/2026, LPA reviewed S1 file and S1 did not have the health and safety training certification required to be a director. S1 stated they have not completed the required training as of 03/18/2026.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
LPA provided S1 with a website that has a list of providers that provide the health and safety training courses. S1 signed up for the course and will attend on on 3/25/2026 and 3/26/2026 then send the certification to LPA by POC due date via email at dean.thompson@dss.ca.gov
Standard 101215.1(m)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 1, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371581:2026-03-18:101215.1(m):1
Visit source ID
ca:304371581:2026-03-18:report
Standard 101226(3)(A)
Serious
During the visit on 03/18/2026, S1 stated there were children enrolled with medication. LPA observed three (3) out of nine (9) children medication had been expired.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
S1 stated they will contact the parents of the children with expired medication. LPA reviewed S1 sent emails to the parents of the children.
Standard 101226(3)(A)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 1, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371581:2026-03-18:101226(3)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:304371581:2026-03-18:report
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Jan 6, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated
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Jan 6, 2026Inspection3 findings
Reporting Requirements
Minor
Based on LPA's record reviews and interviews, five (5) interviewed staff confirmed of incident in which C1 wandered away from the classroom without adult’s supervision, and there was record of the incident being reported to C1’s representatives, however, facility did not report the incident to the Department, which posed a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director states they will submit a written declaration acknowledging that they have read, reviewed and understand the Reporting Requirements for California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Nguyen K Tran Alma Castro DATE: 01/06/2026 DATE: 01/06/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101212(d)(1)(C) · Reporting Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 13, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371581:2026-01-06:101212(d)(1)(C):1
Visit source ID
ca:304371581:2026-01-06:other
Supervision and child counts
Minor
Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. 5 out of 5 staff confirmed that Child 1 (C1) wandered away from the classroom into enclosed playground due to lack of supervision for about two minutes which poses a potential risk to the 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
A re-training will be conducted with the staff regarding supervision and observation. Statement and training signed by staff will be provided by the due date of 01/23/2025, 5pm. Verification will be sent to LPA Castro at the email address:alma.castro@dss.ca.gov
Standard 101229(a)(1) · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision:
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 23, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371581:2026-01-06:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:304371581:2026-01-06:other
Child's Records
Minor
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 children's files 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
Director states they will email LPA Castro at alma.castro@dss.ca.gov when all consent forms have been received. Facility is maintain consent forms in the children's files.
Standard 101221(b)(8)(C) · Child's Records
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 9, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371581:2026-01-06:101221(b)(8)(C):1
Visit source ID
ca:304371581:2026-01-06:other
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
the facility served an allergic item (wheat thins) to C #1 during snack time, and the Item was listed LIC 702 Child's Preadmission Health History-Parents Report which was received upon admission by the facility. This poses an immediate risk to Health and Safety to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director reports she conducted an emergency meeting with staff and went over entire allergy protocol, reviewed allergy list provided in each class; and reviewed new protocol which required daily signature of all staff members present in classroom and director's signature at end of week; also extended day care is now being provided in each child's specific classroom. Also any child requiring an epi pen must provide own snack. Director to provide plan, copy of sign in sheet for emergency meeting by plan of correction date; Items can be emailed to LPA Rivas.
Standard 101227(a)(7)(B · Food Service
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 11, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371581:2023-07-10:101227(a)(7)(B:1
Visit source ID
ca:304371581:2023-07-10:other
May 31, 2023Other visit
No findings recorded
Sep 28, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
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