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Montessori on the Lake
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 77 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 855-5630
- Address
- 24291 Muirlands, Suites 1 & 2
- Licensed since
Orange County context
2,923*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
101174(d) Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan: Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not conduct an emergency drill once at least every six months, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the clients in care.
- 101216.1(b)(1)Type A
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and Duties: A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent ... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not ensure staff completed the minimum number of ECE units or equivalent, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the clients in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not ensure visual supervision was provided at all times, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the clients in care.
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 staff did not have TB results on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101700(b)Type B
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 1 out 1 lead testing was not completed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out 4 staff did not have updated influenza vaccinations or statement to decline, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(c)Type B
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 staff did not have current mandated reporter training certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 1 out 1 staff was not associated to the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-16.
3 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 2 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Montessori on the Lake licensed in California?
Yes, Montessori on the Lake is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1988.
How many citations does Montessori on the Lake have?
Montessori on the Lake has 8 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (3 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Montessori on the Lake last inspected?
Montessori on the Lake was last inspected on December 16, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Montessori on the Lake?
Montessori on the Lake is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 77 children. It is located in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does Montessori on the Lake compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Montessori on the Lake has 8 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Montessori on the Lake have any serious violations?
Montessori on the Lake has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Montessori on the Lake had any complaint inspections?
Montessori on the Lake has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Montessori on the Lake serve?
Montessori on the Lake serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 77 children.
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