MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN

1239 SOUTH MAGNOLIA, Anaheim, CA 92804LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

May 13, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN
License number
Not listed
Location
1239 SOUTH MAGNOLIA, Anaheim, CA 92804
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected May 13, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

51

Total Violations

May 13, 2025

Last Inspection

26

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (51)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type BComplaintMay 13, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in all of outside play area, under climbing, equipment, slides the sand which is to obsorb the falls was hard and compacted and had vegetation growing. This poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)ComplaintMay 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type AComplaintMay 13, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one classrooms, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. There is a pungent amonia-like smell in the classroom. The LPA identified it as dog/cat urine. A black cat and a chihuahua were observed roaming in the classrooms. A grey cat is also allowed in the classroom per licensee. LPA observed pet beds nad a cage in the classroom.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type AMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one outdoor activity areas, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The children were observed playing around animal (cat like) feces in the outdoor area. The licensee stated they usually have it cleaned but not today. There were feces in the swings and monkey bar areas. One child was seating on the floor were feces were observed.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the CPR for Staff 1 and Staff 2 expired in 2023. S2 stated they were looking for a group to join to renew the CPR.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.3(b)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one classrooms, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed dirt and other substance accumulated on walls and floor. The substance, which appeared to be dried liquid, left dripping marks on the walls.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type AMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed cat feces in various areas of the outdoor activities area, including the sand under the swings, the sand under the monkey bars, and the grassy areas. The director stated the playground was cleaned when the feces were observed. The LPA observed dried feces and fresh feces in 13 spots in the outdoor activities area.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interivew, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed child #1 (C1) using the outdoor activity area before the observed cat feces were removed the area. C1 was dragging a water hose to water plants in the outdoor area. C1 stated they play in the outdoor area and at times pick loquat from the tree in the outdoor activity area.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the carbon monoxide detertor did not have batteries. Mrs. Perera stated the detector used to have batteries.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one carbon monoxide detectors, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the CO2 detector didn't have bateries. S2 said they didn't have batteries for the detector.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed elementary school children using the restroom. Staff 2 said the elementary children have a separate restroom that is not in use and they instead use the preschool restroom. There is no waiver to share the restroom.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have a valid mandated reporter in file.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one drinking fountain in the classroom, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S2 said the technician never went to test the water for lead.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(a)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three of three children present, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the children's backpacks were on the floor. The backpacks contained the water bottles and according to the licensee also the children's lunch boxes.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one cleaning compound, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed a green cylinder of "Comet" under the sink, accessible to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101230(a)(2)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three of three children present, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA inquired about nap/relaxation time. The director stated the children don't nap because their parents don't want them to take a nap. A child under 5 was present in care at the time of inspection. The facility doesn't have a scheduled nap time.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one posting requirements, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the telephone for the health deparment or the child passanger restrain system were not posted as required.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101169(d)(18)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one classrooms, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed dirt and other substance accumulated on walls and floor. The substance, which appeared to be dried liquid, left dripping marks on the walls.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one classrooms, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. There is a pungent amonia-like smell in the classroom. The LPA identified it as dog/cat urine. A black cat and a chihuahua were observed roaming in the classrooms. A grey cat is also allowed in the classroom per licensee. LPA observed pet beds nad a cage in the classroom.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the CPR for Staff 1 and Staff 2 expired in 2023. S2 stated they were looking for a group to join to renew the CPR.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(a)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three of three children present, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the children's backpacks were on the floor. The backpacks contained the water bottles and according to the licensee also the children's lunch boxes.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one drinking fountain in the classroom, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S2 said the technician never went to test the water for lead.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in all of outside play area, under climbing, equipment, slides the sand which is to obsorb the falls was hard and compacted and had vegetation growing. This poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)May 7, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)May 7, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)May 7, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)May 7, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)May 7, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954May 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)May 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)May 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)May 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954May 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)May 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101169(d)(18)May 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.3(b)May 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(a)May 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)May 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101230(a)(2)May 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The classroom was filled with a pungent amonia like smell the LPA identified as cat urine. There were two bags of soiled cat litter under the sink in the children's restroom and a carboard box with cat litter in a corner. The director stated the cat litter is taken out daily. LPA observed at 11:46 am. one bag of soiled cat litter and the litter box were still in the restroom. Dried cat vomit was also observed in the classroom.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.3(b)Type AMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The classroom was filled with a pungent amonia like smell the LPA identified as cat urine. There were two bags of soiled cat litter under the sink in the children's restroom and a carboard box with cat litter in a corner. The director stated the cat litter is taken out daily. LPA observed at 11:46 am. one bag of soiled cat litter and the litter box were still in the restroom. Dried cat vomit was also observed in the classroom.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type AMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one outdoor activity areas, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The children were observed playing around animal (cat like) feces in the outdoor area. The licensee stated they usually have it cleaned but not today. There were feces in the swings and monkey bar areas. One child was seating on the floor were feces were observed.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed cat feces in various areas of the outdoor activities area, including the sand under the swings, the sand under the monkey bars, and the grassy areas. The director stated the playground was cleaned when the feces were observed. The LPA observed dried feces and fresh feces in 13 spots in the outdoor activities area.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed elementary school children using the restroom. Staff 2 said the elementary children have a separate restroom that is not in use and they instead use the preschool restroom. There is no waiver to share the restroom.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101169(d)(18)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one posting requirements, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the telephone for the health deparment or the child passanger restrain system were not posted as required.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101230(a)(2)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three of three children present, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA inquired about nap/relaxation time. The director stated the children don't nap because their parents don't want them to take a nap. A child under 5 was present in care at the time of inspection. The facility doesn't have a scheduled nap time.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type AMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interivew, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed child #1 (C1) using the outdoor activity area before the observed cat feces were removed the area. C1 was dragging a water hose to water plants in the outdoor area. C1 stated they play in the outdoor area and at times pick loquat from the tree in the outdoor activity area.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one cleaning compound, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed a green cylinder of "Comet" under the sink, accessible to children in care.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the carbon monoxide detertor did not have batteries. Mrs. Perera stated the detector used to have batteries.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one carbon monoxide detectors, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The LPA observed the CO2 detector didn't have bateries. S2 said they didn't have batteries for the detector.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BMay 7, 2025

Based on observation and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have a valid mandated reporter in file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN's safety grade?

MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN have?

MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN has 51 total violations on record, including 15 critical, 36 serious, and 0 minor.

When was MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN last inspected?

MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN was last inspected on May 13, 2025.

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