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Dona & Don Algama

Tustin, CA 92780 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
14
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2019
Call (714) 573-1080Website

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About

About Dona & Don Algama

Dona & Don Algama is a licensed home daycare in Tustin, California. The state has licensed it since August 14, 2019, for up to 14 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Nov 2023, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Ages 1-6
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
14 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 1-6
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentArts & Crafts, Story Time, Music & Play Time
Class sizeUp to 14 kids at any given time
StaffExperienced Montessori teacher with credentials in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language & Math
Daily lifePotty training: Potty training
Licensed capacity14 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Dona & Don Algama has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Orange County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$394
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$279

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$279

School age

Center$239
Home daycare$196

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Dona & Don Algama

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Dona & Don Algama since Nov 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family child care home
Capacity
14 children
First licensed
2019
License number
#304313633
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits since Nov 2023 · Last visit Jul 29, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 29, 2026Inspection
  2. Jul 17, 2025Inspection
  3. Dec 7, 2023Visit
  4. Nov 28, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Dona & Don Algama

Is Dona & Don Algama licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 14, 2019.

Does Dona & Don Algama have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Dona & Don Algama since Nov 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Dona & Don Algama care for?

14, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Dona & Don Algama's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dona & Don Algama cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (714) 573-1080 to ask.

What is Dona & Don Algama's phone number?

(714) 573-1080.

Where is Dona & Don Algama?

Tustin, CA 92780. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).