Merry Hive
23802 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate 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
- 30
- 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 4 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- WD 101700(b) Written Directives for Lead Testing (B) All Licensed Child Care Centers Operating in Buildings Constructed Before January 1, 2010, Shall Test Their Water for Lead…
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director stated she has lead results but could not provide proof which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/16/2024
Aug 23, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Criminal Record Clearance (E) All Individuals Subject to a Criminal Record Review Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 Shall Prior to Working, Residing Or…CCR 101170(e)(2)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed Staff #2 was not associated to Merry Hive Preschool and file records indicated a transfer request was never made which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/23/2022
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left…CCR 101229(a)(1)
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher or Director. LPA observed staff #1 caring for children without a teacher present which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/23/2022
Jan 24, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Admission Agreement- The Licensee, or His/her Designee, and the Child's Authorized Representative Shall Sign and Date the Child's Admission Agreement No Later Than Seven Calendar…CCR 101219(c)
will be sent to our office by the due date of 1/27/2022. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 did not have either a copy of the contract or did not have signature of the parents on file. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Food Services- Menus Shall Be in Writing and Shall Be Posted at Least One Week in Advance in an Area Accessible for Review by the Child's Authorized Representative. Copies of The…CCR 101227(6)
will be sent to our office by the due date of 1/27/2022. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 upon request. This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff # 1's admission that she has not following the menu and LPA's observation that the menu stated egg sandwich for lunch and vegetable soup was served on 12/7/21. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Nov 5, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Requirements (2) Each Person Specified in (G) Above Shall Have a Health-screening Report Signed by the Person Performing the Screening. This Report Shall Indicate The…CCR 101216(g)(2)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 persons, staff S3 was missing form LIC 503 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/19/2021
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