California Kids Centers, Santa Ana CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Serious findings on record

2 serious and 1 minor findings across 3 visits. Most recent serious finding: Jul 13, 2026. Latest visit Jul 13, 2026, 1 finding.

Critical findings0 · Santa Ana median 0

16% of Santa Ana licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings2 · Santa Ana median 0

22% of Santa Ana licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Jul 13, 2026InspectionSeriousOn or before March 30, 2018 a person who on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, orCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jul 20, 2026

“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 staff were missing mandated reporter training certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in…”California CCLD inspector, Jul 13, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jun 30, 2025InspectionSeriousFixtures, Furniture, Equipment and SuppliesCalifornia: Type B+ 1 more finding from this visit: teacher aide qualifications and dutiesCorrection due Jul 11, 2025

3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Orange
License number: 304370876
Date issued: Mar 28, 2014
Licensed capacity: 48 children

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Sipia, Cathy

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California Kids Centers, Inc.

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection

Findings recorded · read the visit below

3 recorded visits · 3 available findings.

0Critical findings

2Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

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20261 visit · 1 recorded finding

Jul 13, 2026Inspection1 finding
On or before March 30, 2018 a person who on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or
Serious
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 staff were missing mandated reporter training certificates 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 will inform staff of missing Mandated Reporter Training Certificates and provide time for staff until Friday, 7/17/26 to complete Mandated Reporter Training. Director will email or text LPA proof of completed Mandated Reporter Trainings.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · On or before March 30, 2018 a person who on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 20, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304370876:2026-07-13:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:304370876:2026-07-13:inspection
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Sep 14, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded

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Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection

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Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection

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