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Bright Minds Montessori, Inc.

17159 GRAND AVENUE, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects an 85% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
12
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: May 8, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 14, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • Child's Medical Assessments (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…CCR 101220(a)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in missing Physician's Report for four infants which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/14/2026

    • Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (B) Staff Shall Physically Check on Sleeping Infant(s) Every 15 Minutes and Document the Following: This Requirement…CCR 101429(a)(2)(B)

      Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in missing sleep logs for 4 infants which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/14/2026

  2. Jan 30, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • Upon the Occurrence… a Report Shall Be Made to the Department by Telephone...the Next Working day...(1) Events Reported Shall Include the following:..(E)Epidemic Outbreaks. This…CCR 101212(d)(1)(E)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

    • The Licensee Shall Be Responsible for Ensuring That Children with Obvious Symptoms of Illness....are Not…CCR 101226.1(a)(1)(B)

      The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness....are not accepted.(1)Additional attention shall be paid to children who:(B)Have…

    • The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean,safe... at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees and visitors.(1)The Licensee Shall Take Measures to Keep The…CCR 101238(a)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  3. Apr 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • Outdoor Activity Space (D) The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Maintained: (2) Free of Hazards Including, but Not Limited To, Holes, Broken Glass and Other Debris,…CCR 101238.2(d)(2)

      Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in playsets/jungle gyms were witnessed to have multiple spider webbs and duct tape to cover small holes, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/04/2025

    • Infant Needs and Services Plan (B) The Needs and Services Plan Shall Be in Writing and Shall Include the Following: (2) Infants Up to 12 Months of Age Shall Have a Completed…CCR 101419.2(b)(2)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 2 infants, C2 and C3, did not have an LIC9227 Individual Sleep Plan in the file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/04/2025

    • Infant Care Activities (A) Staff Shall Place Infants Up to 12-months of Age on Their Backs for Sleeping. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101430(a)(3)(A)

      Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 2 infants under the age of 12 months were sleeping on their stomachs and no medical exemptions were on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/04/2025

    • Infant Care Activities (C) An Infant Shall Not Be Swaddled While in Care. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101430(a)(3)(C)

      Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 2 infants, C2 and C3, were swaddled in sleep sacks during nap time and both infants do not have medical exemptions on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/11/2025

  4. Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Limitations on Capacity - A Licensee Shall Not Operate a Childcare Center Beyond the Conditions and Limitations Specified on the License, Including the Capacity Limitation. This…CCR 101161(a)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  5. May 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Outdoor Activity Space (D) The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Maintained: (2) Free of Hazards Including, but Not Limited To, Holes, Broken Glass and Other Debris,…CCR 101238.2(d)(2)

      Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the jungle gym had several spiders and spider webbs which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/14/2024

    • Buildings and Grounds (G) Disinfectants, Cleaning Solutions, Poisons and Other Items That Could Pose a Danger if Readily Available to Children Shall Be Stored Where Inaccessible…CCR 101238(g)

      Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA's observed cleaning solutions in a high cabinet next to infant food which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/14/2024

  6. Aug 22, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Staff-Infant Ratio: (b)There Shall Be a Ratio of One Teacher for Every Four Infants in Attendance. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By: By COB on 8/25/23, LIcensee Or…CCR 101416.5(b)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

    • Indoor Activity Space for Infants: (B) Indoor Activity Space for Infants Shall Be Physically Separate From Space Used…CCR 101438.3(b)

      Indoor Activity Space for Infants: (b) Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child…

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