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GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1620 ADAMS AVENUE, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Facility:
304371438
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:
120

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 inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL from November 18, 2021 through June 11, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 24, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of April 25, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from August 8, 2025 through June 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 92626

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.56
Local median
0.53

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
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.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Section 101223(a)(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation...including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living... This requirment was not met as evidenced by... Based on interview, Staff 1 (S1) hit Child 1 (C1) which is an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 25, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
1596.885(c): Conduct Inimical (c) 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 this state. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, amphetamines and Fentanyl were discovered in facility restroom accessed by staff and parents which poses an immediate risk to the health of the children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews and record review, amphetamines and Fentanyl were discovered in facility restroom accessed by staff and parents which poses an immediate risk to the health of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.885(c) - 1596.885(c)
Official code
1596.885(c)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 (a)(2) 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 evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not ensure the children were provided a safe environment due to amphetamines and Fentanyl discovered in facility restroom accessed by staff and parents which poses an immediate risk to the personal rights of the children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews, the licensee did not ensure the children were provided a safe environment due to amphetamines and Fentanyl discovered in facility restroom accessed by staff and parents which poses an immediate risk to the personal rights of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 5, 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: Incident records
Report finding
CCR 101212(d) Reporting Requirements ...During the operation of the childcare center... a report shall be made to the Department by... next working day...In addition, a written report containing the information specified... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not report 11/8/24 incident to the Department in a timely manner. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 11, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d) - 101212(d)
Official code
101212(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. 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 medications were expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 11, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(2) - 101226(e)(2)
Official code
101226(e)(2)