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Newport Harbor Lutheran Church

798 DOVER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
88
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Nov 13, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
8 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 27, 20256 Findings6 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) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date:

    • Outdoor Activity Space (D) The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Maintained: (D) The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Maintained: (2) Free of Hazards…CCR 101238.2(d)(2)

      Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date:

    • 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)(1)

      Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date:

    • 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)(1)

      Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date:

    • Napping Equipment (B) Floor Mats Used for Napping Shall Be: (5) Maintained in a Safe Condition with No Exposed Foam. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101239.1(b)(5)

      Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date:

    • Napping Equipment (B) Floor Mats Used for Napping Shall Be: (B) Floor Mats Used for Napping Shall Be: (5) Maintained in a Safe Condition with No Exposed Foam. This Requirement Is…CCR 101239.1(b)(5)

      Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date:

  2. Oct 10, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (D) Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six Months. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101174(d)

      Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by means of not having a completed drill withing the last 6 months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/13/2023

    • 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 observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by means of having expired Mandated Reporter Training which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/16/2023

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