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Montessori of Laguna Niguel
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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) 661-5437
- Address
- 31171 Niguel Road
- 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
9 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
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observation, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one count out of 4 staffs' files that staff # 4 missing the required above immunizations which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care..
2023
- 101223(b)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in five out of five files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Five children did not have the personal rights form LIC 613A signed by parents on their files.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of four files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff # 3 did not have proof of MMR, Dtap Vaccine on file.
- 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 four files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff # 3 did not have proof of mandated reporter training certificate on file.
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one person which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff, Shuying (Loria) Cai who was supervising children at the time of arrival at 8:15 am, did not have proof of her clearance ID number being transferred to the facility. She has been working at the facility since July 2023. Immediate civil penalty of $500.00 was assessed.
- 1596.954Type B
ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA did not observe any carbon monoxide in the facility. The director stated it was mounted on the hallway and must have been removed during paint job recently.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the whole facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The facility did not comply with water testing for lead before the due date of 1/1/2023.
- 101216(f)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of 4 files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. There was one staff present with current CPR and 1st aid. There is no other staff wit current CPR and 1st aid to cover the whole hours of operation.
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(1) Personal Rights. (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interview, 3 staff disclosed S1 yelled at S7 in the present of the children. This action poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to the child in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-09.
4 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Laguna Niguel
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Montessori of Laguna Niguel licensed in California?
Yes, Montessori of Laguna Niguel is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2020.
How many citations does Montessori of Laguna Niguel have?
Montessori of Laguna Niguel has 9 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (4 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Montessori of Laguna Niguel last inspected?
Montessori of Laguna Niguel was last inspected on March 9, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Montessori of Laguna Niguel?
Montessori of Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California.
How does Montessori of Laguna Niguel compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Montessori of Laguna Niguel has 9 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Montessori of Laguna Niguel have any serious violations?
Montessori of Laguna Niguel 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 Montessori of Laguna Niguel had any complaint inspections?
Montessori of Laguna Niguel has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Montessori of Laguna Niguel serve?
Montessori of Laguna Niguel serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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