1 critical and 1 serious and 1 minor findings across 11 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jul 25, 2024. Latest visit Sep 8, 2026, no findings.
Critical findings1 · Costa Mesa median 0
29% of Costa Mesa licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings1 · Costa Mesa median 0
27% of Costa Mesa licensed centers have at least one
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Jul 25, 2024Other visitCriticalThe department may denyCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Jul 25, 2024
“Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not adhere to the Stipluation Order regarding Egress devices - (1) Facility has only one alarm device installed on the hallway door, and (2) The alarm device that was…”California CCLD inspector, Jul 25, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Maria Teel
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Unissa Inc.dba Christian Montessori Schools
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of five staff files reviewed did not have proof of immunization records, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Director stated will have S4 & S5 turn in the immunization records and provide copy to LPA by POC due date.
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1) · General Provisions and Definitions
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Type B
Corrected at visit
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Correction due
Apr 26, 2023
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Finding source ID
ca:304370344:2023-04-19:1596.7995(a)(1):1
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ca:304370344:2023-04-19:inspection
Jul 12, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
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