Bella Montessori, Lake Forest CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Minor findings only

1 minor finding across 6 visits. Latest visit Aug 28, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings0 · Lake Forest median 0

24% of Lake Forest licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings0 · Lake Forest median 0

32% of Lake Forest licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Jun 10, 2026Other visitMinorReporting RequirementsCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jun 25, 2026

“This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records reviewed, the facility did not report to the Department about a reported incident by a parent where a staff allegedly hit a child.”California CCLD inspector, Jun 10, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Orange
License number: 304371039
Date issued: Nov 5, 2015
Licensed capacity: 150 children

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Evangelista, Stefaniean

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Bella Montessori Schools, Inc.

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Aug 28, 2026 · Other visit

No findings recorded

6 recorded visits · 1 available finding.

0Critical findings

0Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

5 visits

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20265 visits · 1 recorded finding

Aug 28, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Aug 5, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Jun 10, 2026Other visit1 finding
Reporting Requirements
Minor
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records reviewed, the facility did not report to the Department about a reported incident by a parent where a staff allegedly hit a child. This poses a potential risk to health and safety and personal rights of children in care
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated they will provide a plan of action to make sure they report any reportable incidents on time to licensing. Action plan will be provided to LPA by due date of 6/25/26. Martha Malane Anna Francesca Chan DATE: 06/10/2026 DATE: 06/10/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101212(d)(1)(D) · Reporting Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 25, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371039:2026-06-10:101212(d)(1)(D):1
Visit source ID
ca:304371039:2026-06-10:other
May 22, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
May 5, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

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May 3, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
1 finding
Standard 101226(c)
Critical
Based on interviews conducted it was determined that (C1) was unresponsive due to hitting their head on the concrete floor. The facility did not call 911 until the parent requested the facility to do so.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated they will develop and implement a written plan for when a child has encountered a head injury and submit the written plan to LPA by POC due date.
Standard 101226(c)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 10, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371039:2023-05-03:101226(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:304371039:2023-05-03:inspection
May 3, 2023Inspection
Report details unavailable
The state lists 1 findings; details for 0 are available.
Missing or pending details are not evidence of no findings.
Apr 28, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101238(g)
Critical
While touring the indoor activity space at 8:01 AM, LPA observed 10 children, ages 4-5 years old and one (1) staff inside the Meadow classroom. LPA observed approximately 50 nails placed on the cabinet, near the sink which was accessible to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
LPA observed the teacher inside Meadow classroom remove the nails and placed them in a storage cabinet above the counter at the time of visit.
Standard 101238(g)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 28, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371039:2023-04-28:101238(g):1
Visit source ID
ca:304371039:2023-04-28:other

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Aug 28, 2026 · Other visit

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