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Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 340-1695
- Address
- 26462 Towne Centre Drive
- 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
5 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
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in faciilty was not able to provide proof of the facility's water getting tested for lead which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the... personal rights: (1)To be accorded dignity... personal relationships with staff...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interiview conducted staff, S1 was observed to handle a child in a rough manner. This poses an potential risk to children in care.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Criminal Record Clearance 101170(e)(1)(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record... shall prior to working...in a licensed facility:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, staff Princesa Flemings was observed in the Children's House classroom 2 and did not have criminal record clearance.This poses an immediate safety risk to to children in care.
2022
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. -This regulation was not met as evidence by: the self-reported incident by Director, Krista Bartolome stating that on 06/13/2022 child was observed to be in a classroom alone when located by parent and Staff #2. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Type A violation cited and civil penalty assessed.
2021
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 staff members' Mandated Reporter training certificates were expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
18 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-07-30.
4 routine inspections, 9 complaint visits. 6 complaints on record, 2 of 6 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Foothill Ranch
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch licensed in California?
Yes, Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch have?
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch has 5 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 18 visits (4 inspections, 9 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch last inspected?
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch was last inspected on July 30, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch?
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch 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 90 children. It is located in Foothill Ranch, Orange County, California.
How does Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch has 5 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch have any serious violations?
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch 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 Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch had any complaint inspections?
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch has received 9 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch serve?
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 90 children.
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