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Latest inspectionFebruary 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for HILLSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL from August 10, 2021 through February 24, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 12, 2025 and involved medication, with a due date of February 14, 2025.
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
7
1 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
4
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
2
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 5 local median in Orange County
Compared to 680 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.57
Local median
0.25
0.57This provider
0.25Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
29%
Local median
0%
29%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
43%
Local median
25%
43%This provider
25%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.17
0This provider
0.17Local average
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.
Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that two (2) out of two (2) children prescribed medication was expired for Child 1 (C1) and Child 2 (C2) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
101223 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 evidence by interviews and observation. The facility representative did not require staff or children to wear a mask while indoors at the facility.
Report comments
This requirement was not met as evidence by interviews and observation. The facility representative did not require staff or children to wear a mask while indoors at the facility.
Correction status
Cleared at visit
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8897 reads: (2) Engaged in 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 the State of California. This requirement was not met as evidence by observations and interviews conducted. The director did not comply with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) public health order to require all individuals over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status to wear mask indoors in child care settings.
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 section was not met as evidenced by reviewing 5 staffs' files. Four staff's CPR and 1st aid cards were expired on 3/5/21 however one staff's card will expire on 8/21 but the staff person is not scheduled to be in the facility from opening to closing. The facility operates 7am to 6 pm and the staff with current CPR card works from 8 am to 5:30 pm. The director has scheduled a training for August 2021. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.