Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch
26462 TOWN CENTRE DRIVE, FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 69% 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
- 54
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Lead Testing (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…HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in faciilty was not able to provide proof of the facility's water getting tested for lead which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/29/2025
Mar 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- CCR 101223)a)(1) 01223(a)-Personal Rights- The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (1) To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal…
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jul 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights (a)The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is accorded...(3)To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain, Humiliation, Intimidation,…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Feb 27, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Health-Related Services The Licensee Shall Immediately Notify the Child's Authorized Representative if the Child Becomes Ill or Sustains an Injury More Serious Than a Minor Cut Or…CCR 101226(a)
date Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Health-Related Services The Licensee Shall Make Prompt Arrangements for Obtaining Medical Treatment for Any Child if Necessary. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By…CCR 101226(b)
date 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 personel were not notified and furthermore throughout the day child began to vomit and had fever and was lethargic. Interview with parent indicated they were not notified about head injury until 2 days later. This poses a potential risk to clients in care 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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