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Preschool center · Child care center
Dana Montessori School
Closed 2026-05-13Ages PreschoolUp to 34 children
34052 St.of the Violet Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
Safety record
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7 citations across 9 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 2022.
- OtherCorrection was due Oct 30, 2024Oct 23, 2024
Admission Policies (§101218(a)(7))
- Staff qualifications & clearancesCorrection was due Jul 20, 2023Jul 19, 2023
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (§101216.1(c)(1)(A))
- Supervision & ratiosCorrection was due Jul 20, 2023Jul 19, 2023
Teacher-Child Ratio (§101216.3(a))
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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 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Other (follow-up, case management) | 3 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1 | 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 | Open |
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