Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc.
23184 EL TORO FRONTAGE ROAD, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% 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
- 44
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 9, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Teacher Qualifications and Duties (C) To Be a Fully Qualified Teacher, a Teacher Shall Have One of the Following: (1) Twelve Postsecondary Semester or Equivalent Quarter Units In…CCR 101216.1(c)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, S2 and S3 did not have their transcripts, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/23/2025
- Personnel Requirements (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…CCR 101216(g)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 2 (S2) did not have their health screening which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/23/2025
- Immunizations (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. This Requirement…CCR 101220.1(g)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, C4 did not have their immunization record, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/23/2025
- 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 that, Child 4 (C4) did not have their Physician's Report and TB test, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/23/2025
- General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a Person Shall Not Be Employed or Volunteer at a Day Care Center if He or She Has Not Been Immunized Against…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 3 (S3) did not have their imminuzation record, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/23/2025
Jun 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Requirements (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…CCR 101216(g)(1)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 out of 2 staff did not have health screenings on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/24/2024
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (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…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 out of 2 staff did not have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/24/2024
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