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Foothill Montessori School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 731-5653
- Address
- 18692 East 17th Street
- 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
2 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
- 101223Type A
101223 Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded... personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse...of a punitive nature... This requirement was not met as evidence by Based on staff interviews. S4 stated that they have witnessed staff turn children’s bodies around physically by staff so that the children would follow the teachers’ directions. S4 stated that the child would cry and that they do not see staff doing this anymore.
2024
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 staff member did not have TB test on file for review. Director stated staff has an appointment scheduled for June this poses as a health and safety risk or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-07-10.
3 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Santa Ana
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Foothill Montessori School licensed in California?
Yes, Foothill Montessori School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does Foothill Montessori School have?
Foothill Montessori School has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (3 inspections, 3 complaint visits).
When was Foothill Montessori School last inspected?
Foothill Montessori School was last inspected on July 10, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Foothill Montessori School?
Foothill 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 56 children. It is located in Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
How does Foothill Montessori School compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Foothill Montessori School has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Foothill Montessori School have any serious violations?
Foothill Montessori School 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 Foothill Montessori School had any complaint inspections?
Foothill Montessori School has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Foothill Montessori School serve?
Foothill Montessori School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 56 children.
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