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Preschool center · Child care center
Back Bay Montessori
Licensed & activeAges PreschoolUp to 67 children
398 University Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Safety record
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6 citations across 10 licensing visits
2 were Type A (an immediate risk to health or safety). 2 complaints were investigated; 2 allegations were substantiated. California licensing visits since 2021.
- Safety hazardsCorrection was due May 22, 2026Apr 24, 2026
Child's Records (§101221(b)(10))
- Facilities & equipmentCorrection was due Apr 24, 2026Apr 24, 2026
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (§101239(a)(1))
- Supervision & ratiosCorrection was due May 15, 2026Apr 24, 2026
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (§101229(a)(1))
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California CCLD licensing visits since 2021 (inspections, complaint investigations and follow-ups), updated daily. Citations are matched to the latest visit on or before their correction due date, because the state download does not link them; Type A (immediate risk) and Type B totals are shown per visit kind.
Citations by visit kind (state totals)
| Visits | Count | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Other (follow-up, case management) | 4 | 1 | 4 |
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.
Complaints investigated
| Closed | Substantiated | Inconclusive | Unfounded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are allegations per complaint, as published by CCLD. The complaint text is on the state’s report pages.
| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings |
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