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DISCOVERY MONTESSORI

25692 CROWN VALLEY PKWY BLDG J, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Facility:
304371590
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Closed, Single License Conversion
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
136

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 inspectionOctober 8, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 8, 2025

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for DISCOVERY MONTESSORI from October 13, 2022 through October 8, 2025.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on October 2, 2023 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of October 20, 2023.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Three later inspections, from November 3, 2023 through October 8, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 92694

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.2
Local median
0.08

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
8%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 4 out of 6 staff stated preschool children and toddlers are in the same classroom in the morning. S2 stated at 7:50am we clean up, and the toddlers clean up and go to their toddler play area. S3 stated at 8:00 am we go outside and we separate into their separate playgrounds. S6 stated the toddlers are combined with preschoolers in the morning, but then we separate at 8am, and they go into their separate yard. This action poses an potential risk to the health and safety to the child in care.
Inspector notes
Based on LPA’s interviews, 4 out of 6 staff stated preschool children and toddlers are in the same classroom in the morning. S2 stated at 7:50am we clean up, and the toddlers clean up and go to their toddler play area. S3 stated at 8:00 am we go outside and we separate into their separate playgrounds. S6 stated the toddlers are combined with preschoolers in the morning, but then we separate at 8am, and they go into their separate yard. This action poses an potential risk to the health and safety to the child in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161 - 101161
Official code
101161