LAKE FOREST MONTESSORI SCHOOL

25435 TRABUCO ROAD, Lake Forest, CA 92630LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 24, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
LAKE FOREST MONTESSORI SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
25435 TRABUCO ROAD, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected July 24, 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

21

Total Violations

Jul 24, 2025

Last Inspection

18

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (21)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Type AJul 24, 2025

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)Type BJul 24, 2025

(C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJul 24, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJul 24, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Type AJul 24, 2025

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.2(b)Type BJul 24, 2025

(b) Outdoor activity space shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.2(b)Type BJul 24, 2025

(b) Outdoor activity space shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Jul 24, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)Jul 24, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.2(b)Jul 24, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Jul 24, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(8)(C)Jul 24, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(8)(C)Type BJul 24, 2025

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed staff #2 (S2) and staff #3 (S3) did not have a mandated reporter certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)Type BJul 24, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, at 9:19AM LPA observed two areas of the outdoor gate in disrepair, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(8)(C)Type BJul 24, 2025

(C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BJan 31, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, assistant director confirmed during record review that 4 out of 9 children from Room 4 were not signed in, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Jan 31, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Jan 31, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BJan 31, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, at 9:19AM LPA observed two areas of the outdoor gate in disrepair, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BJan 31, 2025

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed staff #2 (S2) and staff #3 (S3) did not have a mandated reporter certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BJan 31, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, assistant director confirmed during record review that 4 out of 9 children from Room 4 were not signed in, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAKE FOREST MONTESSORI SCHOOL's safety grade?

LAKE FOREST MONTESSORI SCHOOL 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 LAKE FOREST MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?

LAKE FOREST MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 21 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LAKE FOREST MONTESSORI SCHOOL last inspected?

LAKE FOREST MONTESSORI SCHOOL was last inspected on July 24, 2025.

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