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Gaowa Montessori School

License 304371438Child Care CenterCosta Mesa, CA
5 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
120 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(714) 714-0055
Address
1620 Adams Avenue
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

5 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.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Section 101223(a)(3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation...including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living...This requirment was not met as evidenced by... Based on interview, Staff 1 (S1) hit Child 1 (C1) which is an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.

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  • 101212(d)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    CCR 101212(d) Reporting Requirements...During the operation of the childcare center... a report shall be made to the Department by... next working day...In addition, a written report containing the information specified...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not report 11/8/24 incident to the Department in a timely manner. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

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  • 101223(a)(2)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 (a)(2) Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not ensure the children were provided a safe environment due to amphetamines and Fentanyl discovered in facility restroom accessed by staff and parents which poses an immediate risk to the personal rights of the children in care.

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  • 1596.885(c)Type A

    HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION

    1596.885(c): Conduct Inimical(c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, amphetamines and Fentanyl were discovered in facility restroom accessed by staff and parents which poses an immediate risk to the health of the children in care.

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  • 101226(e)(2)Type B

    HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 medications were expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Inspection record

9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-06-11.

3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 3 of 1 substantiated.

5 citations across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Gaowa Montessori School licensed in California?

Yes, Gaowa Montessori School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2020.

How many citations does Gaowa Montessori School have?

Gaowa Montessori School has 5 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 5 other visits).

When was Gaowa Montessori School last inspected?

Gaowa Montessori School was last inspected on June 11, 2026 (2 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Gaowa Montessori School?

Gaowa Montessori School 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 120 children. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.

How does Gaowa Montessori School compare to other daycares in Orange County?

Gaowa Montessori School has 5 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,669 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.

Does Gaowa Montessori School have any serious violations?

Gaowa Montessori School 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 Gaowa Montessori School had any complaint inspections?

Gaowa Montessori School has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does Gaowa Montessori School serve?

Gaowa Montessori School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 120 children.

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