Public Record
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy
Is this your facility?Add your response to citations or request a review of an inaccuracy.
Researching this facility professionally?Book a 20-minute call
About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 240-3344
- Address
- 32920 Pacific Coast Hwy.
- 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
6 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
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 counts out of 7 staffs' files showing expired Mandated Reporter Training Certificates for staff # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 counts out of 9 staffs' files missing health screening for staff # 3, 4, and 8. TB clearance for staff # 3 which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one count out of 5 children's files missing physician's report for child # 2 which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 counts out of 9 staffs' files missing MMR vaccine for staff # 2, 3, and 8 and Pertussis vaccine for staff # 3, and 8 which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 counts out of 9 staffs' files missing Mandated Reporter Training for staff # 1, 2, and 8 which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
2022
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on staff records reviewing at 2:30 pm , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 count out of total count of 6 staffs' files which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-03.
3 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Dana Point
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Monarch Bay Montessori Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Monarch Bay Montessori Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2003.
How many citations does Monarch Bay Montessori Academy have?
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy has 6 citations on record: 6 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was Monarch Bay Montessori Academy last inspected?
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy was last inspected on October 3, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Monarch Bay Montessori Academy?
Monarch Bay 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 90 children. It is located in Dana Point, Orange County, California.
How does Monarch Bay Montessori Academy compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy has 6 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Monarch Bay Montessori Academy have any serious violations?
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy has no Type A (serious) citations. All 6 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Monarch Bay Montessori Academy serve?
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 90 children.
From the Provider · Not yet on file
Is this your facility? Add your response to citations.
ReadyRule is the only place California licensed care providers can respond on the record. CCLD does not let you respond. Your response sits beside the citation, dated, attributed to you.
Next steps for this record
If this is your facility,and add your response to the public record. Free.
Spotted an inaccuracy?Request a reviewand we will check it against the public record.
Researching professionally?Book a 20-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.