GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
7 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
August 8, 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
- GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 1620 ADAMS AVENUE, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- C (Average), score 78.6/100
- Inspection record
- 7 inspections, last inspected August 8, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
6
Total Violations
Aug 8, 2025
Last Inspection
120
Capacity
Complaint History
1 complaint investigation on record.
3
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
0
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (6)
Based on interviews, the licensee did not ensure the children were provided a safe environment due to amphetamines and Fentanyl discovered in facility restroom accessed by staff and parents which poses an immediate risk to the personal rights of the children in care.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not report 11/8/24 incident to the Department in a timely manner. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 medications were expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on interviews and record review, amphetamines and Fentanyl were discovered in facility restroom accessed by staff and parents which poses an immediate risk to the health of the children in care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL's safety grade?
GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 78.6 out of 100.
How many violations does GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?
GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 6 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL last inspected?
GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL was last inspected on August 8, 2025.
Has GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL had any complaints?
GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.