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Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 189 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 830-9999
- Address
- 23222 Lake Center Drive
- 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
1 citation 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.
- 101212(d)(1)(B)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212(d)(1)(B) Reporting Requirements: Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not report to the Department an injury which required medical attention, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-19.
4 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 1 of 3 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest licensed in California?
Yes, Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest have?
Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 11 visits (4 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest last inspected?
Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest was last inspected on May 19, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest?
Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest 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 189 children. It is located in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,668 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest have any serious violations?
Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest had any complaint inspections?
Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest serve?
Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 189 children.
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