MONTESSORI OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
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Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
7 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: CLOSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
October 27, 2025
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- MONTESSORI OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 31171 NIGUEL ROAD, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- Status
- CLOSED
- Safety grade
- C (Average), score 77.5/100
- Inspection record
- 7 inspections, last inspected October 27, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
25
Total Violations
Oct 27, 2025
Last Inspection
62
Capacity
Complaint History
2 complaint investigations on record.
1
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
6
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (25)
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.
§1596.8662 (b) (1) Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.
§1596.8662 (b) (1) Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MONTESSORI OF LAGUNA NIGUEL's safety grade?
MONTESSORI OF LAGUNA NIGUEL has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 77.5 out of 100.
How many violations does MONTESSORI OF LAGUNA NIGUEL have?
MONTESSORI OF LAGUNA NIGUEL has 25 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.
When was MONTESSORI OF LAGUNA NIGUEL last inspected?
MONTESSORI OF LAGUNA NIGUEL was last inspected on October 27, 2025.
Has MONTESSORI OF LAGUNA NIGUEL had any complaints?
MONTESSORI OF LAGUNA NIGUEL has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 6 unsubstantiated.