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Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa

License 304371150Child Care CenterCosta Mesa, CA
3 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
22 children
Phone
(714) 966-0303
Address
2950 Mcclintock Way
Licensed since

Orange County context

1,669*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.

2024

  • 1596.885(c)Type A

    HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION

    Health and Safty Code 1596.885 Denial, suspension or revocation of license... The department may... suspend or revoke any license... under this act upon any of the following....(c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility.... This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not adhere to the Stipluation Order regarding Egress devices - (1) Facility has only one alarm device installed on the hallway door, and (2) The alarm device that was installed on the hallway door, did not function appropriately during today's visit, which posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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2022

  • 101229(a)(1)Type A

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. 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 requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews, video recording and record review, licensee failed to adequately provide supervision to prevent the child from eloping the facility. This poses an immediate health safety, and personal rights risk to the children in care. Immediate Civil Penalty was assessed.

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2021

  • 1596.956(4)Type A

    H&S Code 1596.956 (4)Child day care centers serving infants; optional toddler program; departmental guidelines and regulations(4) A ratio of six children to each teacher shall be maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: facility staff not maintaining ratios in the toddler classroom leaving staff alone with up to 7 or 8 toddlers for short periods of time. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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Inspection record

17 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-30.

3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.

3 citations across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa licensed in California?

Yes, Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.

How many citations does Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa have?

Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa has 3 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 17 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 12 other visits).

When was Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa last inspected?

Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa was last inspected on April 30, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa?

Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa 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 22 children. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.

How does Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa compare to other daycares in Orange County?

Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa has 3 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,669 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.

Does Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa have any serious violations?

Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa has 3 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 Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa had any complaint inspections?

Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

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