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ACACIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1701 EAST CHAPMAN AVENUE, Fullerton, CA 92831

Facility:
304371442
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:
15

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJune 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 18, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for ACACIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL from March 24, 2022 through June 18, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 17, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 17, 2024.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Six later inspections, from May 23, 2024 through June 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 92831

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.46
Local median
0.46

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
15%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.13

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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (h) Infant changing tables shall: (4) While in use, be placed within arm's reach of a sink. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, the changing table is not within arm's reach of a sink which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 17, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(h)(4) - 101439(h)(4)
Official code
101439(h)(4)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1596.8595 (c)(3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing report described in paragraph (1) pertaining to a complaint investigation to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received. 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 4 of 5 children's file do not have signed acknowledgement receipt of LIC9224 dated 05/03/2023 and 05/18/2023 and licensing report LIC9099 to all infant families by the next business day. which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 4 of 5 children's file do not have signed acknowledgement receipt of LIC9224 dated 05/03/2023 and 05/18/2023 and licensing report LIC9099 to all infant families by the next business day. which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 24, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8595(c)(3) - 1596.8595(c)(3)
Official code
1596.8595(c)(3)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
101182 Issuance/Term of a License (a) The Department shall issue a license to an applicant in accordance with the provisions of Health... (2) A separate license shall be issued for each component of a combination center. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted with staff, records reviewed and obtained pictures, there was at least 2 different dates that S1 had preschool children commingling with infant children in the infant classroom due to short staff. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews conducted with staff, records reviewed and obtained pictures, there was at least 2 different dates that S1 had preschool children commingling with infant children in the infant classroom due to short staff. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 18, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101182(a)(2) - 101182(a)(2)
Official code
101182(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of... (1) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement was not met by: Based on LPA's observation, picture taken and director interview. The infant staff was utilizing a baby bouncer on infant center since February. C1 was observed on the baby bouncer during outdoor playtime. This imposes an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on LPA's observation, picture taken and director interview. The infant staff was utilizing a baby bouncer on infant center since February. C1 was observed on the baby bouncer during outdoor playtime. This imposes an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 3, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(n)(1) - 101239(n)(1)
Official code
101239(n)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that staff did not document the every 15 minute check of infants which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 1, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B) - 101429(a)(2)(B)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(B)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that staff did not complete an Infant Needs and Service Plan for the infants in care which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 1, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101419.2(a) - 101419.2(a)
Official code
101419.2(a)