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Little Thinkers Montessori Academy

34240 CAMINO CAPISTRANO, CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 79% 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
65
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

3 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Feb 20, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Sep 22, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • To Be a Fully Qualified teacher:12 Post-secondary Semester... Six Months of Work experience..Based on Observation, Interview, and Record Review, the Licensee Did Not Comply With…CCR 101216.1(c)(1)(A)

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

    • (o)Playground Equipment Shall Be Securely Anchored to the Ground Unless It Is Portable by Design. Based on Observation and Interviewing the Director, the Licensee Did Not Comply…CCR 101239(o)

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

  2. Aug 17, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • 01238(a)The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times. Based on Observation , the Licensee Did Not Comply with the Section Cited Aboveb By…

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

    • 01216.3(a)There Shall Be a Ratio of One Teacher Visually Observing and Supervising No More Than 12 Children In…CCR 101216.3(a)

      01216.3(a)There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance... Based on LPAs observation during facility tour, the…

  3. Apr 22, 20221 Finding1 Important
    • To Be a Fully Qualified Teacher, a Teacher Shall Have One of the Following: Twelve Post-secondary Semester or Equivalent Quarter Units in Early Childhood Education or Child…CCR 10126.1(c)(1)

      will be sent to LPA's email address by the due date of 4/29/22 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 conducting interviews, reviewing staff's files, and LPA's observation on the playground at 9:00am with 2 unqualified staff with 24 children. The facility failed to comply with this section of regulations. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

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