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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 300606107
Report Date: 07/06/2026
Date Signed: 07/06/2026 03:04:04 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:IRVINE UNITED CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
300606107
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		RAFAT-SAINT, SHEILAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4915 ALTON PARKWAYTELEPHONE:
(949) 733-0228
CITY:IRVINESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92604
CAPACITY: 61TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 61CENSUS: 46DATE:
07/06/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:50 AM
MET WITH:Director-RAFAT-SAINT, SHEILA TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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On 7/6/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carreiro, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Nick Tran, and Analyst II Maggie Shepard conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of a Random Annual inspection. Licensing staff are also making a visit to the facility in response to licensee’s request for a capacity increase. Licensing staff and the Director Rafat-Saint Sheila toured the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Licensing staff observed a total of 46 children and 9 staff members. Facility hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm.

During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date 7/6/2026 indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

During the inspection of the indoor activity space, licensing staff did not observe any items which could pose a danger to children (poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, or hazardous items). There is drinking water available indoors for children in care. Children also bring their water bottles from home. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on cots and bedding is stored individually.

The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill conducted on 5/8/2026. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire alarm. Facility met all posting requirement.

The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is by refillable bottles labeled with the children’s names. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility’s ground was safe, sanitary and in good repair.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jessica Carreiro
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/06/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: IRVINE UNITED CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 300606107
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2026
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Five (5) Staff files were reviewed during the facility inspection. Health screening and immunization records as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for five staff were reviewed and within compliance.

Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. Facility representative present possesses current American Red Cross approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, which expires 11/2027.

Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. A random sample of five (5) children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The facility uses a digital app called ProCare for sign in and out procedure.

Licensee request for a capacity increase

On 7/6/2026 licensing staff conducted an inspection at the facility for the purpose of increasing the preschool capacity.

The facility is currently licensed to serve 61 children ages 2-6 years of age includes 10 toddler children, Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm in rooms 2, 3, 4, and 10 toddler option children in room 1 total capacity of 61 children.

Fire clearance has been granted for the requested capacity of 70 preschool children on 6/15/2026.

The facility has requested a capacity increase from 61 children to 70 children by adding classroom 8, 10, 11 & 12 and removing room 1 to their license. The toddler option is still the same 10 toddler children.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jessica Carreiro
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: IRVINE UNITED CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 300606107
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2026
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LPA measured seven classrooms (1, 3, 4, 8, 10(MPR), 11, &12). Total indoor activity space measured at 2481.16 Square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 70 preschool children.

LPA observed a total of 11 sinks, 7 toilets, and 1 urinal in total within the preschool classrooms. Changing tables are located inside the restroom next to room #4. The total number of sinks, toilets, and urinals are sufficient to accommodate a capacity of 70 children. There are separate restrooms equipped with a toilet and a sink for staff.

As indicated on sketch, facility’s outdoor space includes playground - 1 Sunshine, playground 2 Nature, playground 3 - Playful Patch, and playground 4 - PPP Garden Walk. LPA inspected and measured playground 1 and 2. The total outdoor space for preschool children was measured at 8876 square feet, which accommodates 70 preschool children. According to the Director, playground 3 and 4 are in the plan to become the playground for the toddlers, which would be convenient for the toddlers to have their own separate play ground with age-appropriate equipment.

Based on today's measurement of indoor/outdoor, and number of sinks and toilets, the facility does meet the requirements for the capacity of 70 preschool children.

Facility has an approved waiver to allow 10 toddler option children to share Preschool play yard.

The following correction is needed prior to the issuance of the license:


1. Rooms 10, 11, & 12 need to be ready for child care use. Licensing staff observed hazardous items in room 10 including paint, the pantry cabinets are not lock and there are chemicals/sharp items inside, and the outlets are not covered in rooms 10, 11, & 12.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jessica Carreiro
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: IRVINE UNITED CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 300606107
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2026
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For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP.).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information)

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.



LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing SafeSleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as
an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

The facility representative was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov facility representative may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at [email protected] or at www.ccld.ca.gov

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jessica Carreiro
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: IRVINE UNITED CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 300606107
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2026
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LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.



To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to [email protected]. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Rafat-Saint Sheila.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jessica Carreiro
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2026
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