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Little Thinkers Montessori Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 7 children
- Phone
- (949) 488-7939
- Address
- 34240 Camino Capistrano
- 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
12 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
- 101221(a)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
101221 Child's Records(a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 3 of 3 children's files were incomplete and missing documents such immunization and LIC9227This poses a potential risk to health and safety and personal rights for children in care.
- 1596.8595.(d)(1)Type B
1596.8595.(d)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents ...in the facility copies of any licensing document pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency...issues of noncompliance are discussed. This requirement was not met as evidenced by. Based on records reviewed and interview, The facility did not provide the 03/5/24 licensing report LIC809 and acknowledgement receipt LIC9224 to all families by the next business day.this poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
- 101161(a)Type B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161 Limitations on Capacity(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, C1, who is enrolled in the toddler component was comingling in the infant room.This poses a potential risk to health and safety to children in care
2023
- 101430(a)(3)(C)Type B
INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in count of 1 out of 3 infants by having an 7 months napping infant wearing a sleepless baby sack as an alternative of swaddling which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101427(j)Type B
INFANT CARE FOOD SERVICE
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in count 3 out of 3 children's containers lacking current date or names which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439.1(b)(1)Type B
INFANT CARE CENTER SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 7 cribs having unfitted sheets not being tightly on the mattress which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439(h)(4)Type B
INFANT CARE CENTER FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one items having changing table in the napping room separated by plexi glass and the sink in the activity area which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of 4 files lacking certificate for staff # 2 which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101161(a)Type A
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161(a) Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status: (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. Based on LPA's observation and director interview , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by means of children fron toddler option being placed in the infant room which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101221(a)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
101221(a)The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. Based on LPAsrecord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by means of not having a completed record for children which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
2021
- 1596.8662(4)(b)(1)Type B
1596.8662(4)(b)(1) On or before March 30, 2018...is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee...shall complete the mandated reporter training...shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed Staff #2 did not have proof of mandated reporter training on file which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101419.2(b)(2)Type B
INFANT NEEDS AND SERVICES PLAN
101419.2 Infant Needs and Services Plan(b) (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed Child #2 and #5 did not have form LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleep Plan in their file
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-20.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
12 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Capistrano Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Little Thinkers Montessori Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Little Thinkers Montessori Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Little Thinkers Montessori Academy have?
Little Thinkers Montessori Academy has 12 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 11 Type B citations. It has received 12 visits (4 inspections, 8 other visits).
When was Little Thinkers Montessori Academy last inspected?
Little Thinkers Montessori Academy was last inspected on February 20, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Little Thinkers Montessori Academy?
Little Thinkers Montessori Academy 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 7 children. It is located in Capistrano Beach, Orange County, California.
How does Little Thinkers Montessori Academy compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Little Thinkers Montessori Academy has 12 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Little Thinkers Montessori Academy have any serious violations?
Little Thinkers Montessori Academy 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.
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