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Childery

New Thought Montessori

20651 LAKE FOREST DRIVE A101, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630Childery 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 100% violation rate, no complaints on record, 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
60
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

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Sep 12, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical6 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Sep 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Immunizations Prior to Admission to a Child Care Center, Children Shall Be Immunized Against Diseases as Required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Commencing With…CCR 101220.1(a)

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

  2. Jun 23, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
    • Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to Initial Licensure, a Person Specified in Subdivision (B) Who Is Not Exempt From Fingerprinting Shall Obtain Either A…HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)

      Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 5 (S5) did not have criminal record clearance or an exemption, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/23/2025

    • Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (D) Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six Months. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101174(d)

      Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not complete an emergency drill once at least every six months, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/30/2025

    • 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, Child 5 (C5) did not have an immunization record on file for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/30/2025

    • Child's Medical Assessments (B) The Medical Assessment Shall Provide the Following: (2) Results of a Test for Tuberculosis. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101220(b)(2)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Child 1 (C1) did not have tuberculosis (TB) test result on file for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/30/2025

    • 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not have current mandated reporter training certificates for staff, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/30/2025

    • 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not complete lead testing, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/21/2025

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