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Montessori on the Lake Infant Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Phone
- (949) 855-5630
- Address
- 24291 Muirlands, Suite 4
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,658*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
3 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.
- 101429(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
101429(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: *This is an amended version of an original report dated 9/6/24.* licensee did not ensure visual supervision was provided at all times, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and pBased on interviews and record reviews, the ersonal rights of the clients 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.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
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.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-16.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Montessori on the Lake Infant Center licensed in California?
Yes, Montessori on the Lake Infant Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1998.
How many citations does Montessori on the Lake Infant Center have?
Montessori on the Lake Infant Center has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Montessori on the Lake Infant Center last inspected?
Montessori on the Lake Infant Center was last inspected on December 16, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Montessori on the Lake Infant Center?
Montessori on the Lake Infant Center 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 32 children. It is located in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does Montessori on the Lake Infant Center compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Montessori on the Lake Infant Center has 3 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,658 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Montessori on the Lake Infant Center have any serious violations?
Montessori on the Lake Infant Center has 1 Type A citation 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 Infant Center had any complaint inspections?
Montessori on the Lake Infant Center has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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