Montessori School of San Clemente, San Clemente CA: inspection record

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Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical and 3 minor findings across 8 visits. Most recent critical finding: May 15, 2026. Latest visit May 15, 2026, details unavailable.

Critical findings1 · San Clemente median 0

17% of San Clemente licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings0 · San Clemente median 0

17% of San Clemente licensed centers have at least one

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May 15, 2026InspectionCriticalActivitiesCalifornia: Type ACorrection due May 18, 2026

“Based on interview and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above given that there were 14 preschool children (13 napping/resting and 1 not napping/resting) in Room 7 with 1 staff for approximately 10 minutes.”California CCLD inspector, May 15, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigationMinorLimitations on CapacityCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Mar 19, 2026

Jan 28, 2025Complaint investigationMinorTeacher-Child RatioCalifornia: Type B+ 1 more finding from this visit: child's personal rights not respectedCorrection due Jan 31, 2025

4findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit4with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Orange
License number: 304371685
Date issued: Jun 19, 2024
Licensed capacity: 189 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

May 15, 2026 · Other visit

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8 recorded visits · 4 available findings.

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1Critical findings

0Serious findings

3Minor findings

0Severity N/A

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

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20264 visits · 2 recorded findings

May 15, 2026Other visit
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May 15, 2026Inspection1 finding
Standard 101230
Critical
Based on interview and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above given that there were 14 preschool children (13 napping/resting and 1 not napping/resting) in Room 7 with 1 staff for approximately 10 minutes.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated that they will provide a staff training on ratios and nap time procedures to ensure staff understand the rules and regulation and will submit the training agenda and training sign in sheet by due date. Tina Nguyen Kathy Trinh DATE: 05/15/2026 DATE: 05/15/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101230
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 18, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371685:2026-05-15:101230:1
Visit source ID
ca:304371685:2026-05-15:other
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Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated1 finding
Limitations on Capacity
Minor
Based on observations, interviews conducted, and record review it was determined that during opening and closing times, the children in Room 2 and Room 3 combine which poses a potential risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated that they will combine Rooms 1 and 2 as needed while keeping Room 3 open during opening and closing times. Director will submit a waiver request to commingle children during the facility's opening/closing times and submit it to LPA by due date.
Standard 101161 · Limitations on Capacity
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 19, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304371685:2026-03-05:101161:1
Visit source ID
ca:304371685:2026-03-05:inspection
Mar 5, 2026Inspection
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The state lists 1 findings; details for 0 are available.
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May 15, 2026 · Other visit

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