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Lake Forest Montessori School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Phone
- (949) 951-2862
- Address
- 25435 Trabuco Road
- 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
7 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
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not conduct a disaster drill within the past six months, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101221(b)(8)(C)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, C1 and C2 did not have LIC 627 on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101438.2(b)Type B
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, infants were sharing the preschool outdoor activity space on a rotation schedule without an approved waiver from the department, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439.1(f)Type A
INFANT CARE CENTER SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, LPAs observed loose articles in napping infants' cribs, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights 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 that, 2 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have current mandated reporter training certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101430(a)(3)(C)Type A
INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon entry into the infant center, LPA observed C1 being swaddled and strapped down inside a swing while sleeping which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101430(a)(3)(E)Type B
INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. C1 was observed asleep inside a swing 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
- Inspection1 Type A · 4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
7 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 7 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 5 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 (3 weeks 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 18 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 7 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Lake Forest Montessori School have any serious violations?
Lake Forest Montessori School 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.
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