304270826-3-6-2026-06-CC-DVSA-DRX2P2-20260306163336

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304270826
Report Date: 03/06/2026
Date Signed: 03/06/2026 04:33:42 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME:	NEW HORIZON SCHOOL, IRVINE		FACILITY NUMBER:	304270826
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	EL-ANSARY, HANAA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1 TRUMAN		TELEPHONE:	(949) 552-5411
CITY:	IRVINE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92620
CAPACITY: 80	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 80	CENSUS: 41	DATE:	03/06/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Incident	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:30 PM
MET WITH:	Director, Hanaa El-Ansary		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:45 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dianna Valdez Santana conducted a case management investigation to follow up on a self-reported unusual incident that was submitted to CCL Regional Licensing Office on 02/13/2026. It was reported by Hanaa El-Ansary, Director via email and telephone call. According to the report, the incident occurred on 02/09/2026. The report indicates that Child #1 (C1) was playing in the playground with another child when C1 was pushed and C1 fell back hitting C1’s head on the play structure causing a bleeding head injury. LPA and Director toured the facility inside and outside and a census was taken in individual classrooms and is as follows: 12 preschool staff caring for 41 preschool children. A review of staff criminal clearance records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Director stated there are currently 56 children enrolled at the preschool. During the investigation and interviews, three of three staff stated Child #1’s (C1) fall was an accident, and staff followed the appropriate protocols for when a child gets injured.Three out of three staff stated Staff #2 (S2) quickly came to C1’s aid and treated the wound, informed the Director and emergency services were called. S2 was the nearest to C1 when C1 fell. Three out of three staff stated the protocol when a child gets injured is immediately helping the child, treat the wound, if it is serious call 9-1-1 immediately, write an ouch report, and call parents if needed. Staff #1 (S1) stated staff are instructed to not be huddled in one spot together, teachers are to go to all the areas of the playground and rotate watching the different areas. Staff are taught to remind the children how to play appropriately in the particular area they are in. For example, on the structure the children go up the stairs and down the slide. If teachers are in different areas, then teachers can ensure all the children are always supervised. S1 stated when a child gets injured, anything from the neck up requires a phone call to the family. Page 1 of 2

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Tina Nguyen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Dianna ValdezSantana
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/06/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: NEW HORIZON SCHOOL, IRVINE	FACILITY NUMBER: 304270826
	VISIT DATE: 03/06/2026

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All the staff are all trained on first aid, the teacher must assess the child and injury. If it’s urgent, they know to call 9-1-1, they don’t need approval to call. Staff know to provide first aid and know to write an ouch report and if it’s related to behavior then teachers know to write an incident report. S1 stated talking to Child #2 and writing an incident report and reminding the child to have kind hands. S1 stated children were reminded to have kind hands when playing with others. The incident with C1, C2 jokingly pushed C1 and C1 fell back accidentally hitting the head and caused bleeding. Parents and emergency services were immediately called. Paramedics stated C1’s injury was not a deep cut and would not need stitches. Parents took C1 home but later took C1 to urgent care since the wound began bleeding again. C1 was not given stitches and returned a week later to school.

Staff #2 (S2) stated C1 was with group of children and was pushed, C1 was bending down on C1’s toes, feet not flat on the ground, causing C1 to easily lose C1’s balance when pushed, C1 fell back and hit the head on the play structure causing the head to bleed. S2 immediately treated the wound and put pressure on the wound until the bleeding stopped. Staff #3 (S3) stated S2 was near the area C1 was playing in and close by when C1 got injured. S2 stated when supervising children outside in the playground, each teacher will cover a corner of the playground. Staff make sure children play safely with each other, on the play structure. Staff help the children by redirecting them and using positive discipline. Staff share with children the expectations of their behavior when playing outside and remind them often and as needed. Staff #3 (S3) stated staff spread out throughout the playground to make sure staff see all children when playing. Staff always remind the children to play safely and redirect when they need guidance. Facility reported the incident and is found to be in compliance with Title 22 Division 12 reporting requirements.

During today's inspection LPA Valdez Santana reviewed C1’s ouch report, C2’s incident report and interviewed 3 staff members. LPA also observed outside playtime for classroom Red, Purple and Orange, teachers were dispersed throughout the playground, teachers were engaged and attentive to the children. LPA observed C1 and C2 playing safely on opposite sides of the playground. Children were often encouraged to use their words and were being redirected by staff when needed. During today's staff interviews, there was no disclosure from the staff members. Based on LPA observations, interviews which were conducted, and records/documentation reviewed, there is no evidence to support any violation of Title 22 regulations. No Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Notice of Site Visit was given and posted. Appeal Rights were given. End of Report. Page 2 of 2.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Tina Nguyen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Dianna ValdezSantana
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/06/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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