2 critical and 1 serious findings across 12 visits. Most recent critical finding: Aug 21, 2025. Latest visit Jun 10, 2026, no findings.
Critical findings2 · Santa Ana median 0
16% of Santa Ana licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings1 · Santa Ana median 0
22% of Santa Ana 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.
Aug 21, 2025Other visitCriticalSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type ACorrection due Aug 22, 2025
“On 8/11/2025 facility reported an unusual incident report stating C1 was left alone in the classroom and found behind the classroom front door for 1 minute by S2.”California CCLD inspector, Aug 21, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
Jan 8, 2024Other visitCriticalPersonal RightsCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Jan 9, 2024
Jun 17, 2024Complaint investigationSeriousBuildings and GroundsCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jun 24, 2024
3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with a plan or deadline only
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Director
Valentin, Aimee
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Childtime Childcare, Inc
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Based on video review and all interviews conducted, staff did not safely, physically redirect child from aggressive behaviors and move the child to a safe space. This poses an immediate personal rights risk to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
AD states that if a similar situation occurs, parents will be contacted immediately, child will be provided appropriate physical space until parent arrives. A mandatory meeting is being held on 05/20/23 which behavioral redirection will be discussed. LPA will receive topics and attendance sheet by 05/22/23. Additional training will be provided to all staff members by 06/16/2023.
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 17, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:300610695:2023-05-16:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:300610695:2023-05-16:other
Mar 23, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 1596.8595(a)(3)
Critical
This requirement is not being met as evidenced by LPA's observations, no reports provided to facility during visit on 03/09/2023 were posted, this is an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director posted facility evaluation reports dated 03/09/2023 during LPA's visit. Director will follow regulations, as well as, health and safety codes regarding posting of reports provided by licensing.
Standard 1596.8595(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 24, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:300610695:2023-03-23:1596.8595(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:300610695:2023-03-23:other
Mar 9, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
4 findings
Standard 101170(e)(1)
Critical
Based on staff record review and interview with Director, there is no criminal clearance for Gisela Hernandez who has been employed at the facility since 06/01/2021. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will print out livescan form and send staff Gisela when she is available to complete the fingerprint clearance. Director will not allow staff Gisela to return to work until clearance is receieved and verified by LPA Castanon. Director will continue learning Guardian and audit facility rosters.
Standard 101170(e)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 10, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:300610695:2023-03-09:101170(e)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:300610695:2023-03-09:other
Standard 101216.3(a)
Critical
Based on staff and parent interviews, staff have been out of ratio in their classroom on many occasions. This poses an immediate safety risk for the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility will implement hourly ratio checks on paper and perform headcounts. Director is going to plan ahead for additional staffing. At the beginning of the week Director will contact sister schools to provide additional staff. Director will email LPA ratio check sheet on 03/10/2023.
Standard 101216.3(a)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 10, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:300610695:2023-03-09:101216.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:300610695:2023-03-09:other
Standard 101219(f)
Minor
Based on Director and staff interviews, facility does not provide enough supplies to accommodate children in attendance. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Assistant Director created an inventory checklist and reorganized the storage area to accomodate the extra boxes of diaper and other supplies. LPA observed storage area and extra boxes of supplies.
Standard 101219(f)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 17, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:300610695:2023-03-09:101219(f):1
Visit source ID
ca:300610695:2023-03-09:other
Standard 101238(a)(1)
Serious
Based on interviews, staff disclosed they have observed a rat, as well as, droppings in classroom and provided photos. This poses an potential health and safety risk for the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will request pest control company to visit facility more often. Director states management will perform classroom checks to make sure no food is left behind. Director will email copy of work order requesting pest control visits.
Standard 101238(a)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 17, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:300610695:2023-03-09:101238(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:300610695:2023-03-09:other
Feb 1, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101170(e)(1)
Critical
Based on staff record review and interview with Director, there is no criminal clearance for Sandra Mariscal who has been employed at the facility since 01/23/2023. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will review Guardian User Training and upload staff documents. Director will submit proof of completion via computer screenshots by tomorrow 02/02/2023 via email. The Director will not allow employee to return to work until fingerprint clearance is recieved.
Standard 101170(e)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 2, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:300610695:2023-02-01:101170(e)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:300610695:2023-02-01:other
Oct 24, 2022Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101229(a)1
Critical
Based on interviews , the facility staff
failed to provide supervision, as Staff #1 found child #1 alone in the classroom. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Per Director Ms. Silva and S1reviewed the facility's face to name protocol on 10/11/22 . Director will review face to name protocol with all other staff and provide documentation verifying staff understand protocol. Director Silva will send LPA a copy of a list of teacher's signatures who have received and reviewed the protocal reminder by due date of 10/25/22.
Standard 101229(a)1
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 25, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:300610695:2022-10-24:101229(a)1:1
Visit source ID
ca:300610695:2022-10-24:other
Feb 23, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Dec 3, 2021Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Critical
to provide supervision, as Staff #1 found child left alone in the classroom. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Per Director Ms. Silva, she sent out a remainder of the facility's face to name protocol via email, on 11/29/2021, to all teachers, indicating a visit will be made to endure they are in compliance. Per Ms. Silva, she will send LPA a copy of a list of teachers' signatures who received and reviewed the protocal reminder by due date of 12/07/2021. During today's inspection, LPA received a copy of the protocol reminder email that was sent out.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 7, 2021
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:300610695:2021-12-03:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:300610695:2021-12-03:other
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