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Lake Forest Montessori School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 951-2862
- Address
- 25435 Trabuco Road
- 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
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.
2025
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, at 9:19AM LPA observed two areas of the outdoor gate in disrepair, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229.1(b)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, assistant director confirmed during record review that 4 out of 9 children from Room 4 were not signed in, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed staff #2 (S2) and staff #3 (S3) did not have a mandated reporter certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-04-09.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Lake Forest Montessori School licensed in California?
Yes, Lake Forest Montessori School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.
How many citations does Lake Forest Montessori School have?
Lake Forest Montessori School has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).
When was Lake Forest Montessori School last inspected?
Lake Forest Montessori School was last inspected on April 9, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Lake Forest Montessori School?
Lake Forest 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 80 children. It is located in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does Lake Forest Montessori School compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Lake Forest Montessori School has 3 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,668 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Lake Forest Montessori School have any serious violations?
Lake Forest Montessori School has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Lake Forest Montessori School serve?
Lake Forest Montessori School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 80 children.
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