Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.4
- Local median
- 0
MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN
1239 SOUTH MAGNOLIA, Anaheim, CA 92804
- Facility:
- 300600679
- Type:
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 17, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- California Community Care Licensing Division
- District office:
- Not listed
- License effective:
- Not found
- Capacity:
- 26
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionMay 13, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 13, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN from May 25, 2022 through May 13, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 7, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of May 8, 2025.
Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 3
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92804
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
March 18, 2024May 7, 2025Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 18, 2024May 7, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 18, 2024May 7, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The classroom was filled with a pungent amonia like smell the LPA identified as cat urine. There were two bags of soiled cat litter under the sink in the children's restroom and a carboard box with cat litter in a corner. The director stated the cat litter is taken out daily. LPA observed at 11:46 am. one bag of soiled cat litter and the litter box were still in the restroom. Dried cat vomit was also observed in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 8, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
- Official code
- 101238(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed cat feces in various areas of the outdoor activities area, including the sand under the swings, the sand under the monkey bars, and the grassy areas. The director stated the playground was cleaned when the feces were observed. The LPA observed dried feces and fresh feces in 13 spots in the outdoor activities area.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 8, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
- Official code
- 101238.2(d)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interivew, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed child #1 (C1) using the outdoor activity area before the observed cat feces were removed the area. C1 was dragging a water hose to water plants in the outdoor area. C1 stated they play in the outdoor area and at times pick loquat from the tree in the outdoor activity area.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 8, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the carbon monoxide detertor did not have batteries. Mrs. Perera stated the detector used to have batteries.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 3, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
- Official code
- 1596.954
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have a valid mandated reporter in file.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 31, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the CPR for Staff 1 and Staff 2 expired in 2023. S2 stated they were looking for a group to join to renew the CPR.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 31, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
- Official code
- 101216(f)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 101161 (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 evidenced by: Based on the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed elementary school children using the restroom. Staff 2 said the elementary children have a separate restroom that is not in use and they instead use the preschool restroom. There is no waiver to share the restroom.
- Inspector notes
- Based on the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed elementary school children using the restroom. Staff 2 said the elementary children have a separate restroom that is not in use and they instead use the preschool restroom. There is no waiver to share the restroom.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 7, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
- Official code
- 101161(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one classrooms, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. There is a pungent amonia-like smell in the classroom. The LPA identified it as dog/cat urine. A black cat and a chihuahua were observed roaming in the classrooms. A grey cat is also allowed in the classroom per licensee. LPA observed pet beds nad a cage in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
- Official code
- 101238(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one outdoor activity areas, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The children were observed playing around animal (cat like) feces in the outdoor area. The licensee stated they usually have it cleaned but not today. There were feces in the swings and monkey bar areas. One child was seating on the floor were feces were observed.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one carbon monoxide detectors, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the CO2 detector didn't have bateries. S2 said they didn't have batteries for the detector.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
- Official code
- 1596.954
Medium concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one drinking fountain in the classroom, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S2 said the technician never went to test the water for lead.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
- Official code
- 1597.16(a)(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Application for License (18) Evidence that the applicant has posted signs at the entrance to the child care center that provide the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one posting requirements, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the telephone for the health deparment or the child passanger restrain system were not posted as required.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101169(d)(18) - 101169(d)(18)
- Official code
- 101169(d)(18)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor Activity Space (b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one classrooms, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed dirt and other substance accumulated on walls and floor. The substance, which appeared to be dried liquid, left dripping marks on the walls.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.3(b) - 101238.3(b)
- Official code
- 101238.3(b)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Storage Space (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space for his/her clothing, personal belongings and/or bedding. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three of three children present, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the children's backpacks were on the floor. The backpacks contained the water bottles and according to the licensee also the children's lunch boxes.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.4(a) - 101238.4(a)
- Official code
- 101238.4(a)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one cleaning compound, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed a green cylinder of "Comet" under the sink, accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
- Official code
- 101238(g)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Activities/Napping (a) Each center shall provide a variety of daily activities designed to meet the needs of children in care, including but not limited to: (2) Rest and relaxation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three of three children present, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA inquired about nap/relaxation time. The director stated the children don't nap because their parents don't want them to take a nap. A child under 5 was present in care at the time of inspection. The facility doesn't have a scheduled nap time.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101230(a)(2) - 101230(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101230(a)(2)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Outdoor Activity Space (e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in all of outside play area, under climbing, equipment, slides the sand which is to obsorb the falls was hard and compacted and had vegetation growing. This poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 27, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.2(e) - 101238.2(e)
- Official code
- 101238.2(e)