MILESTONES ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.

23184 EL TORO FRONTAGE ROAD, Lake Forest, CA 92630LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

17 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 9, 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
MILESTONES ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.
License number
Not listed
Location
23184 EL TORO FRONTAGE ROAD, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
17 inspections, last inspected September 9, 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

32

Total Violations

Sep 9, 2025

Last Inspection

44

Capacity

Complaint History

9 complaint investigations on record.

6

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

27

Unsubstantiated

Aug 27, 2025
3 unsubstantiated
Nov 8, 2024
2 unsubstantiated
Mar 1, 2024
3 unsubstantiated
May 15, 2023
2 substantiated6 unsubstantiated2 citations
Mar 2, 2023
2 unsubstantiated
Feb 1, 2023
1 substantiated
Dec 29, 2022
1 unsubstantiated
Dec 16, 2022
2 substantiated8 unsubstantiated2 citations
Dec 12, 2022
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (32)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BSep 9, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BSep 9, 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 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)(A)Type BSep 9, 2025

(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BSep 9, 2025

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BSep 9, 2025

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)(A)Type BSep 9, 2025

(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BSep 9, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BSep 9, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BSep 9, 2025

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BSep 9, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)Type BSep 9, 2025

(1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BSep 9, 2025

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)Type BSep 9, 2025

(1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BSep 9, 2025

(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:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)(A)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BSep 9, 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 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BSep 9, 2025

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintJun 12, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintJun 12, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintJun 12, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 15, 2023

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 15, 2023

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 16, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 16, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 12, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MILESTONES ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.'s safety grade?

MILESTONES ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC. 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 MILESTONES ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC. have?

MILESTONES ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC. has 32 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 28 serious, and 0 minor.

When was MILESTONES ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC. last inspected?

MILESTONES ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC. was last inspected on September 9, 2025.

Has MILESTONES ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC. had any complaints?

MILESTONES ACADEMY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC. has 9 complaint investigations on record, with 6 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 27 unsubstantiated.

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