GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT LAS FLORES

28672 DEERPATH, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

15 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 4, 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
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT LAS FLORES
License number
Not listed
Location
28672 DEERPATH, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
15 inspections, last inspected August 4, 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

41

Total Violations

Aug 4, 2025

Last Inspection

36

Capacity

Complaint History

5 complaint investigations on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

7

Unsubstantiated

Aug 4, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Aug 26, 2022
1 unsubstantiated2 citations
Feb 28, 2022
1 unsubstantiated
Oct 7, 2021
3 unsubstantiated
Mar 18, 2021
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (41)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintAug 30, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintAug 30, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(3)ComplaintAug 30, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintAug 30, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintAug 30, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintAug 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215(b)(1)(5)ComplaintAug 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintAug 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintAug 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintAug 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintAug 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(4)(b)(1)ComplaintAug 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215(b)(1)(5)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(4)(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215(b)(1)(5)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

(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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(3)Type AComplaintAug 30, 2024

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(1)(3)Type AComplaintAug 30, 2024

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(4)(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintAug 30, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintAug 30, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Oct 9, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Oct 9, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BOct 9, 2023

(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 BOct 9, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BOct 9, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(h)(4)Type BOct 9, 2023

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 32Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. Center director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. LPAs informed Director Sabrina Oldani that this report dated 11/14/2024 documents one Type A citation. Type A citations shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPAs informed Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/14/2024 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Ackno

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BOct 9, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(h)(4)Type BOct 9, 2023

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 32Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. Center director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. LPAs informed Director Sabrina Oldani that this report dated 11/14/2024 documents one Type A citation. Type A citations shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPAs informed Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/14/2024 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Ackno

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(h)(4)Oct 9, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 26, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 26, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT LAS FLORES's safety grade?

GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT LAS FLORES 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 GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT LAS FLORES have?

GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT LAS FLORES has 41 total violations on record, including 10 critical, 31 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT LAS FLORES last inspected?

GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT LAS FLORES was last inspected on August 4, 2025.

Has GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT LAS FLORES had any complaints?

GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT LAS FLORES has 5 complaint investigations on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 7 unsubstantiated.

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