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Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc.

License 304371099Child Care CenterLake Forest, CA
11 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
44 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(949) 588-7000
Address
23184 El Toro Frontage 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

11 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

  • TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S2 and S3 did not have their transcripts, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 2 (S2) did not have their health screening which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • IMMUNIZATIONS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, C4 did not have their immunization record, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights 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 that, Child 4 (C4) did not have their Physician's Report and TB test, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 3 (S3) did not have their imminuzation record, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

2024

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 out of 2 staff did not have health screenings on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 out of 2 staff did not have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 1 out of 1 child did not have a Physician's Report and TB result on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

2023

  • 101216.1(c)(1)(A)Type B

    101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. (A) The units specified in (c)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. This requirement was not met by: This requirement was not met as evidence by records (transcripts) review that S1 and S2 are not qualified as teachers. This poses and a risk to the children in care

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met by: This requirement was not met as evidence by parent interviews conducted on 5/8/2023. Parents stated they have witnessed staff (S1) yelling at children in care. An additional parent stated their child has mentioned to them staff (S1) yells. Children interviews conducted on 5/12/2023. Two out of four children indictated S1 yells at them and their friends. This poses an immediate risk to the safety of the children in care.

  • 101170(e)Type A

    101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Staff (S1) stated, she has been employed at the center for 3 months and is working through an agency called Childcare Career Center (CCC). When LPA requested S1 file, Director stated she would email the file. LPA observed S1 was not associated to the facility.

Inspection record

10 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-09-09.

3 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 2 of 4 substantiated.

11 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. licensed in California?

Yes, Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.

How many citations does Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. have?

Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. has 11 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 9 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (3 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 2 other visits).

When was Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. last inspected?

Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. was last inspected on September 9, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc.?

Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. 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 44 children. It is located in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.

How does Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. compare to other daycares in Orange County?

Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. has 11 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.

Does Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. have any serious violations?

Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. 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 Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. had any complaint inspections?

Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. serve?

Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc. serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 44 children.

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