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MONTESSORI ON THE LAKE INFANT CENTER

24291 MUIRLANDS, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Facility:
304270519
Type:
INFANT 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:
32

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionDecember 16, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 16, 2025

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for MONTESSORI ON THE LAKE INFANT CENTER from December 5, 2022 through December 16, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 6, 2024 and involved supervision, with a due date of September 13, 2024.

Three later inspections, from September 23, 2024 through December 16, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92630

Compared to 49 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
30%

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.

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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101429(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: *This is an amended version of an original report dated 9/6/24.* licensee did not ensure visual supervision was provided at all times, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and pBased on interviews and record reviews, the ersonal rights of the clients in care.
Report comments
*This is an amended version of an original report dated 9/6/24.* licensee did not ensure visual supervision was provided at all times, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and pBased on interviews and record reviews, the ersonal rights of the clients in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(1) - 101429(a)(1)
Official code
101429(a)(1)
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, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 1 out 1 lead testing was not completed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 9, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out 4 staff did not have updated influenza vaccinations or statement to decline, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)