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New Thought Montessori
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 900-6688
- Address
- 20651 Lake Forest Drive A101
- 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
8 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.
- 101220.1(a)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
101220.1(a) ImmunizationsPrior to admission to a child care center, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 6000. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, C1, C2, and C3 did not have their immunization records in file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101221(a)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 5 (S5) did not have criminal record clearance or an exemption, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(b)(2)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
- 101220.1(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-06-17.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is New Thought Montessori licensed in California?
Yes, New Thought Montessori is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does New Thought Montessori have?
New Thought Montessori has 8 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).
When was New Thought Montessori last inspected?
New Thought Montessori was last inspected on June 17, 2026 (2 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is New Thought Montessori?
New Thought Montessori 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 60 children. It is located in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does New Thought Montessori compare to other daycares in Orange County?
New Thought Montessori has 8 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,668 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does New Thought Montessori have any serious violations?
New Thought Montessori has 1 Type A citation 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 New Thought Montessori had any complaint inspections?
New Thought Montessori has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does New Thought Montessori serve?
New Thought Montessori serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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