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Discovery Montessori
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 218-2644
- Address
- 25692 Crown Valley Pkwy Bldg J
- 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
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.
- 101161Type B
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 is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 4 out of 6 staff stated preschool children and toddlers are in the same classroom in the morning. S2 stated at 7:50am we clean up, and the toddlers clean up and go to their toddler play area. S3 stated at 8:00 am we go outside and we separate into their separate playgrounds. S6 stated the toddlers are combined with preschoolers in the morning, but then we separate at 8am, and they go into their separate yard. This action poses an potential risk to the health and safety to the child in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-08.
1 routine inspection, 5 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 1 of 3 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Discovery Montessori licensed in California?
Yes, Discovery Montessori is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Discovery Montessori have?
Discovery Montessori has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 7 visits (1 inspection, 5 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Discovery Montessori last inspected?
Discovery Montessori was last inspected on October 8, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Discovery Montessori?
Discovery 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 136 children. It is located in Ladera Ranch, Orange County, California.
How does Discovery Montessori compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Discovery Montessori has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Discovery Montessori have any serious violations?
Discovery Montessori has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Discovery Montessori had any complaint inspections?
Discovery Montessori has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Discovery Montessori serve?
Discovery Montessori serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 136 children.
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