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APPLETREE MONTESSORI

25542 JERONIMO RD, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Facility:
300606452
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:
109

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for APPLETREE MONTESSORI from June 22, 2022 through May 14, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 12, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of May 12, 2025.

Two later inspections, from March 5, 2026 through May 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 7 local median in 92691

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.31

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed staff #1 (S1) who was inside classroom #2 caring for 18 children at the time of visit, did not have any transcripts available for review. S1 stated she has not completed any of the semester units to be a qualified aide which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 12, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b)(1) - 101216.3(b)(1)
Official code
101216.3(b)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 101223 shall not be permitted regardless of authorized representative consent or authorization. This requirement was not met as evidenced by interviewing 12 staff. One staff witnessed staff # 1 grabbing 20 months old child, aggressively to put the child down and was grabbing the child by child's cheek in one isolated incident. Four other staff commented staff # 1 has been harsh towards children. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223.2(a) - 101223.2(a)
Official code
101223.2(a)