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Hillside Montessori School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 858-8818
- Address
- 19900 El Toro Road
- 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
4 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.
2025
- 101226(e)(3)(A)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that two (2) out of two (2) children prescribed medication was expired for Child 1 (C1) and Child 2 (C2) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
2022
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidence by interviews and observation. The facility representative did not require staff or children to wear a mask while indoors at the facility.
- 1596.8897(2)Type B
Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8897 reads:(2) Engaged in conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility, or the people of the State of California. This requirement was not met as evidence by observations and interviews conducted. The director did not comply with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) public health order to require all individuals over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status to wear mask indoors in child care settings.
2021
- 101216(f)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This section was not met as evidenced by reviewing 5 staffs' files. Four staff's CPR and 1st aid cards were expired on 3/5/21 however one staff's card will expire on 8/21 but the staff person is not scheduled to be in the facility from opening to closing. The facility operates 7am to 6 pm and the staff with current CPR card works from 8 am to 5:30 pm. The director has scheduled a training for August 2021. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-24.
6 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Silverado Canyon
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Hillside Montessori School licensed in California?
Yes, Hillside Montessori School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1997.
How many citations does Hillside Montessori School have?
Hillside Montessori School has 4 citations on record: 4 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (6 inspections, 2 complaint visits).
When was Hillside Montessori School last inspected?
Hillside Montessori School was last inspected on February 24, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Hillside Montessori School?
Hillside Montessori School 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 60 children. It is located in Silverado Canyon, Orange County, California.
How does Hillside Montessori School compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Hillside Montessori School has 4 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Hillside Montessori School have any serious violations?
Hillside Montessori School has no Type A (serious) citations. All 4 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Hillside Montessori School had any complaint inspections?
Hillside Montessori School has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Hillside Montessori School serve?
Hillside Montessori School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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