1 was Type A (an immediate risk to health or safety). 4 complaints were investigated; 2 allegations were substantiated. California licensing visits since 2023.
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (§101239(a))
Reporting Requirements (§101212(f))
Criminal Record Clearance (§101170(e))
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| Visits | Count | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Other (follow-up, case management) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Type A: an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. California publishes these as totals, not per citation.
| Closed | Substantiated | Inconclusive | Unfounded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Counts are allegations per complaint, as published by CCLD. The complaint text is on the state’s report pages.
9 answers need research — reviews, parent groups, the program’s website and traffic data. The report finds them for Newport Montessori.
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Unlock in the report| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | Licensing inspection | No citations | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Complaint investigation visit | Citations issued | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 22, 2025 | Complaint investigation visit | Citations issued | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| May 22, 2025 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Licensing inspection | No citations | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Licensing inspection | No citations | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Licensing inspection | Citations issued | 3 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | §101239(a) Facilities & equipment | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 17, 2025 | Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (§101239(a)) |
| May 22, 2025 | §101212(f) Records, permits & program | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due May 22, 2025 | Reporting Requirements (§101212(f)) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | §101170(e) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Mar 15, 2023 | Criminal Record Clearance (§101170(e)) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | §1597.16(a)(1) Health records & medication | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Mar 24, 2023 | Drinking water lead testing (§1597.16(a)(1)) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | §101429(a)(2)(B) Supervision & ratios | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Mar 24, 2023 | Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (§101429(a)(2)(B)) |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center Newport Beach, 92660 | Child care center | — | 105 | No records | — | 0.5 km |
| Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center Newport Beach, 92660 | Child care center | — | 40 | No records | — | 0.5 km |
| Back Bay Montessori Costa Mesa, 92627 | Child care center | — | 67 | No records | — | 1.1 km |
| Susan Phillips Day School Costa Mesa, 92627 | Child care center | — | 21 | No records | — | 1.2 km |
| Int'l Christian Montessori Academy of Newport Costa Mesa, 92627 | Child care center | — | 76 | No records | — | 1.2 km |
| Montessori Way Learning Center,INC. Newport Beach, 92660 | Child care center | — | 42 | No records | — | 1.7 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers CA | 304270207 | name, type, status, capacity, address, phone, licensee, visits, citations, complaints From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #304270207 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | — | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CDSS CCL Facility Map CA | 304270207 | location Coordinates published by CDSS for this facility number. | Verified | — | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers | 304270207 | From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #304270207 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers | 304270207 | From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #304270207 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers | 304270207 | From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #304270207 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | Sep 10, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers | 304270207 | From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #304270207 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | Sep 10, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers | 304270207 | From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #304270207 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | May 22, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
Sources: CA CCLD Child Care Centers, CDSS CCL Facility Map. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.