Smiles Montessori Childcare
2261 NORTH ORANGE OLIVE ROAD, ORANGE, CA 92865Childery 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
- 20
- 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 7 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 01438.2 Outdoor Activity Space for Infants (B) Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Physically Separate From Space Used by Children in the Child Care Center and School-age Child Care…CCR 101438.2(b)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Feb 3, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Sign In and Sign Out - The Person Who Brings the Child ToCCR 101229.1(b)
Sign In and Sign Out - The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:…
- 596.841 Current Roster of Children Provided Care in Facility Required - Each Child Day Care Facility Shall Maintain a Current Roster of Children Who Are Provided Care in The…CCR 1596.841
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/03/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/03/2026 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 7 Document Has Been Signed on 02/04/2026 10:34 AM - It Cannot Be Edited Created By: Soo Jin Jung On 02/03/2026 at 12:30 PM Link to Parent Document Below: STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION , 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250 ORANGE , CA 92868 FACILITY NAME: SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE FACILITY NUMBER: 304371465 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/03/2026 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number DEFICIENCIES PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
- 596.885 Denial, Suspension or Revocation of License, Registration, or Special Permits; Grounds - The Department May Deny an Application for or Suspend or Revoke Any License… Under…HSC 1596.885
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/03/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/03/2026 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 4 of 7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION ORANGE COUNTY CC RO , 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250 ORANGE , CA 92868 FACILITY NAME: SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE FACILITY NUMBER: 304371465 VISIT DATE: 02/03/2026
Aug 14, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records: A Health Screening as Specified in Section 101216(g). This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By: Licensee Stated That They Will Email S2's Health Screening…CCR 101217(a)(11)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 5 of 5
- Admission Agreements: The Licensee and the Child's Authorized Representative Shall...complete a ...Written Admission Agreement for the Child....shall Be Maintained at the Child…CCR 101219(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 5 Document Has Been Signed on 08/14/2025 03:57 PM - It Cannot Be Edited Created By: Soo Jin Jung On 08/14/2025 at 02:20 PM Link to Parent Document Below: STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION , 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250 ORANGE , CA 92868 FACILITY NAME: SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE FACILITY NUMBER: 304371465 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 08/14/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number DEFICIENCIES PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
- Infant Needs and Services Plan: Infants Up to 12 Months of Age Shall Have a Completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan…CCR 101419.2(b)(2)
Infant Needs and Services Plan: Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)]. This requirement was not met as evidenced…
- 596.7995 Employees or Volunteers at Day Care Center; Immunization Requirements; Records; Exemptions: (A) (1)..HSC 1596.7995
596.7995 Employees or volunteers at day care center; immunization requirements; records; exemptions: (a) (1)... a person shall not be employed... at a day care center if he or she…
- 596.841 Current Roster of Children Provided Care in Facility Required: Each Child Day Care Facility Shall Maintain a Current Roster of Children Who Are Provided Care in The…HSC 1596.841
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 4 of 5 Document Has Been Signed on 08/14/2025 03:57 PM - It Cannot Be Edited Created By: Soo Jin Jung On 08/14/2025 at 03:11 PM Link to Parent Document Below: STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION , 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250 ORANGE , CA 92868 FACILITY NAME: SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE FACILITY NUMBER: 304371465 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 08/14/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number DEFICIENCIES PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Items Specified in (d)(1)(A) Through (H) Above Shall Also Be Reported to the Child's Authorized Representative. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By: Licensee States…CCR 101212(f)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mar 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six Months. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By: Licensee/Director Stated That They Will Conduct an Emergency Drill And…CCR 101174(d)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That Personnel Records Are Maintained on the Licensee, Administrator and Each EmployeeCCR 101217(a)
The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee/director…
Sep 20, 20242 Findings2 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, 3 out 3 staff did not have 12 ECE units, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/27/2024
- 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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 3 placed one sleeping infant on their stomach, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff 3 stated they were trained to place infants on their tummies for nap time to prevent spitting up. POC Due Date: 09/27/2024
Aug 9, 20221 Finding1 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:CCR 101416.5(b)
Based on LPA's observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 2 infant teachers supervising 10 infants for a majority of the insepction. Totaling at least 3 hours. POC Due Date: 08/09/2022
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