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The Children's Courtyard

21772 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 926304.3· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
134
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2021
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About

About The Children's Courtyard

The Children's Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Lake Forest, California. The state has licensed it since July 2, 2021, for up to 134 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 25 visits since Aug 2022, with 5 Type A and 6 Type B citations.

InfantsSummer campCameras for parents

Ages served: infants

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks - 6 Years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
134 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 6 Years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffOngoing early childhood education training
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
Licensed capacity134 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Courtyard has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $394 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 The Children's Courtyard

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 25 visits to The Children's Courtyard since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 5 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
134 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
2021
License number
#304371512
Also at this site
Facility #304371513: Infant center
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Summary

25 visits since Aug 2022 · Last visit Sep 11, 2026

Type A citations 5 · Type B citations 6, 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. Sep 11, 2026VisitFacility #304371512Type A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Aug 11, 2026VisitFacility #304371513Type A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Jul 7, 2026VisitFacility #304371512
  4. Jun 30, 2026VisitFacility #304371513Type A 0 · Type B 0
  5. Apr 20, 2026InspectionFacility #304371513
  6. Apr 20, 2026InspectionFacility #304371512
  7. Mar 12, 2026VisitFacility #304371512Type A 0 · Type B 0
  8. Jul 25, 2025InspectionFacility #304371513
  9. Jul 18, 2025VisitFacility #304371512Type A 0 · Type B 0
  10. Jul 10, 2025VisitFacility #304371512
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. May 13, 2025VisitFacility #304371512
  2. Apr 29, 2025InspectionFacility #304371512
  3. Sep 30, 2024VisitFacility #304371512
  4. Sep 30, 2024VisitFacility #304371513
  5. Sep 24, 2024VisitFacility #304371512Type A 0 · Type B 0
  6. Sep 10, 2024VisitFacility #304371512
  7. May 7, 2024InspectionFacility #304371513
  8. Mar 27, 2024VisitFacility #304371512
  9. Nov 2, 2023VisitFacility #304371512
  10. Jun 15, 2023VisitFacility #304371513
  11. Jun 15, 2023VisitFacility #304371512
  12. May 16, 2023VisitFacility #304371513
  13. May 16, 2023InspectionFacility #304371512
  14. May 16, 2023VisitFacility #304371512
  15. Aug 4, 2022InspectionFacility #304371513

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 The Children's Courtyard

Is The Children's Courtyard licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 2, 2021.

Does The Children's Courtyard have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 25 visits to The Children's Courtyard since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 5 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Children's Courtyard care for?

134, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

What are The Children's Courtyard's hours?

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

How much does The Children's Courtyard cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 859-0805 to ask.

What is The Children's Courtyard's phone number?

(949) 859-0805.

Where is The Children's Courtyard?

21772 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630.

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