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Cypress Montessori Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 826-0800
- Address
- 8622 La Salle
- 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
5 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.
- 1596.857(a)Type B
1596.857 HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE(a) ... the responsible parent or guardian of a child receiving services in a child day care facility has the right to enter and inspect the facility without advance notice during the normal operating hours of the facility or at any time that the child is receiving.... services in the facility.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, it has been determined staff do not allow parents inside the facility. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation.... This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted it has been determined staff handle children in a rough manner and staff yell at children. This is an immediate risk to the safety of the children in care.
- 101229(a)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted. It has been determined that staff were not supervising children on the playground by allowing children to walk up the slide. This poses potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) the child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted. It has been determined that the facility gate that is located between the children’s playground and the facility parking lot was in disrepair. This poses potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The Director stated have not conducted the water lead testing. This poses a potential health risk to children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-04-22.
2 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 5 of 4 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Cypress Montessori Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Cypress Montessori Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2000.
How many citations does Cypress Montessori Academy have?
Cypress Montessori Academy has 5 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (2 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Cypress Montessori Academy last inspected?
Cypress Montessori Academy was last inspected on April 22, 2026 (1 week ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Cypress Montessori Academy?
Cypress Montessori Academy 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 33 children. It is located in Cypress, Orange County, California.
How does Cypress Montessori Academy compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Cypress Montessori Academy has 5 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Cypress Montessori Academy have any serious violations?
Cypress Montessori Academy 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 Cypress Montessori Academy had any complaint inspections?
Cypress Montessori Academy has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Cypress Montessori Academy serve?
Cypress Montessori Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 33 children.
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