NEW THOUGHT MONTESSORI

20651 LAKE FOREST DRIVE A101, 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

October 7, 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
NEW THOUGHT MONTESSORI
License number
Not listed
Location
20651 LAKE FOREST DRIVE A101, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected October 7, 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

22

Total Violations

Oct 7, 2025

Last Inspection

60

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

0

Unsubstantiated

Oct 7, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (22)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 7, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type AComplaintSep 12, 2025

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 5 (S5) did not have criminal record clearance or an exemption, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)ComplaintSep 12, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BComplaintSep 12, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Child 5 (C5) did not have an immunization record on file for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(a)Type BJun 23, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not complete an emergency drill once at least every six months, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BJun 23, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not complete lead testing, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BJun 23, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not have current mandated reporter training certificates for staff, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(a)Type BJun 23, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, C1, C2, and C3 did not have their immunization records in file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BJun 23, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not complete lead testing, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BJun 23, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not have current mandated reporter training certificates for staff, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJun 23, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Child 1 (C1) did not have tuberculosis (TB) test result on file for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Jun 23, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(a)Jun 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Jun 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Jun 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Jun 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(b)(2)Jun 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BJun 23, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not complete an emergency drill once at least every six months, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(b)(2)Type AJun 23, 2025

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 5 (S5) did not have criminal record clearance or an exemption, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BJun 23, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Child 5 (C5) did not have an immunization record on file for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJun 23, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, C1, C2, and C3 did not have complete and current records prior to attending the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(b)(2)Type BJun 23, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Child 1 (C1) did not have tuberculosis (TB) test result on file for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEW THOUGHT MONTESSORI's safety grade?

NEW THOUGHT MONTESSORI 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 NEW THOUGHT MONTESSORI have?

NEW THOUGHT MONTESSORI has 22 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 19 serious, and 0 minor.

When was NEW THOUGHT MONTESSORI last inspected?

NEW THOUGHT MONTESSORI was last inspected on October 7, 2025.

Has NEW THOUGHT MONTESSORI had any complaints?

NEW THOUGHT MONTESSORI has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.

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