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Bella Montessori
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 900-2420
- Address
- 20602 Prism Place
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,668*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
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.
- 101226(c)Type A
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
101226 Health-Related Services (c) The licensee shall obtain emergency medical treatment without specific instructions from the child's authorized representative if the authorized representative cannot be reached immediately, or if the nature of the child's illness or injury is such that there should be no delay in getting medical treatment for the child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted it was determined that (C1) was unresponsive due to hitting their head on the concrete floor. The facility did not call 911 until the parent requested the facility to do so.
- 101238(g)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidence by: While touring the indoor activity space at 8:01 AM, LPA observed 10 children, ages 4-5 years old and one (1) staff inside the Meadow classroom. LPA observed approximately 50 nails placed on the cabinet, near the sink which was accessible to children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-06-10.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Bella Montessori licensed in California?
Yes, Bella Montessori is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.
How many citations does Bella Montessori have?
Bella Montessori has 2 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 8 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Bella Montessori last inspected?
Bella Montessori was last inspected on June 10, 2026 (3 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Bella Montessori?
Bella Montessori 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 150 children. It is located in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does Bella Montessori compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Bella Montessori has 2 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,668 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Bella Montessori have any serious violations?
Bella Montessori has 2 Type A citations 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 Bella Montessori had any complaint inspections?
Bella Montessori 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 Bella Montessori serve?
Bella Montessori serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 150 children.
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