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Preschool center · Child care center
Bella Montessori
Licensed & activeAges PreschoolUp to 150 children
20602 Prism Place, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Safety record
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3 citations across 10 licensing visits
2 were Type A (an immediate risk to health or safety). 2 complaints were investigated; 1 allegation was substantiated. California licensing visits since 2023.
- Records, permits & programCorrection was due Jun 25, 2026Jun 10, 2026
Reporting Requirements (§101212(d)(1)(D))
- OtherCorrection was due May 10, 2023May 3, 2023
Health-Related Services (§101226(c))
- Facilities & equipmentCorrection was due Apr 28, 2023Apr 28, 2023
Buildings and Grounds (§101238(g))
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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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Other (follow-up, case management) | 5 | 1 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| May 4, 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are allegations per complaint, as published by CCLD. The complaint text is on the state’s report pages.
| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open |
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