Kids Kastle Preschool
2525 FAIRVIEW ROAD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate, no complaints on record, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Activity Space (D) The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Maintained: (2) Free of Hazards Including, but Not Limited To, Holes, Broken Glass and Other Debris,…CCR 101238.2(d)(2)
Based on LPA observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a broken fence pole, missing pieces of privacy fence, and broken toys/equipment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/02/2025
- Buildings and Grounds (A) The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees And…CCR 101238(a)
Based on LPA observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a torn carpet (approximately 1 inch X 10 inches), dirt on the diaper changing table, power outlet without covers, and scraped wall with plaster exposed approximately 2 inches in diameter which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/02/2025
Nov 8, 20232 Findings2 Important
- WD 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a License Issued on or After July 1, 2022, Initial Testing Results Shall Be Received and Posted Within 180 Days Of…
Based on observation and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The Director stated the facility has not conducted the water lead testing and has not received and posted results. This poses a potential health, safety rish to children in care. POC Due Date: 12/08/2023
- Lead Testing (1) A Licensed Child Day Care Center, as Defined in Section 1596.76, That Is Located in a Building That Was Constructed Before January 1, 2010, Shall Have Its…HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The Director stated the facility has not conducted the water lead testing. This poses a potential health, safety rish to children in care. POC Due Date: 12/08/2023
Nov 18, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Activity Space (D) The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Maintained: (2) Free of Hazards Including, but Not Limited To, Holes, Broken Glass and Other Debris,…CCR 101238.2(d)(2)
Based on observation of the outdoor play area of the preschool, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. It was observed that some of the plastic play structures had holes and were in disrepair. POC Due Date: 12/09/2021
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who, on January 1, 2018, Is a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee Of…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on staff record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Of the 12 staff files reviewed 11 did not have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates to review. POC Due Date: 12/09/2021
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