Dove Canyon Montessori School · Preschool, Trabuco Canyon
Dove Canyon Montessori School was a licensed child care center in Trabuco Canyon, CA, licensed for up to 72 children. Its license closed around February 2026. Since February 2021, the state inspected it 4 times, investigated 1 complaint (0 substantiated) and issued 16 citations, 4 of them Type A. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.
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Director stated she told the last LPAthat was at the facility was told the code, LPA Valdez Santana did not see any code on file. Director stated if/when her code changes she will notify the Department. Director told the staff when it's necessary staff will gather the children and have them wait at the door and S1 walked about 40-45 feet out the classroom for approximately 1-2 minutes leaving children alone. S2 walked of a classroom leaving children alone for about 40 seconds-1 minute. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 not leave them alone.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 staff files does not have current mandated reporter certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 staff do not have complete immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in at least 1 staff does not have current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and first aid certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children's files does not have physician's report (LIC 701) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During staff file review, LPA observed staff #3 had an expired mandated reporter certification AB1207. Staff #3 Mandated reporter certification expired 6/14/2023 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During staff file reviews, LPA observed staff #1 and staff #2 did not have immunization records available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed comet with bleach inside an unlocked cabinet located beneath the sink inside the toddler classroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a shed with the doors closed but unlocked with numerous cans of paint and Minwax Stain & Polyurethane which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA also observed a wading pool with water approximately 1 feet in height on the preschool play yard which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions with the exception of Somayeh Omidi. LPA observed Somayeh caring for 15 children along with another staff present which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility has not conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last fire/disaster drill was documented on 11/05/21 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Two staff associates present inside the toddler classroom did not have immunization records available at the time of visit which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff did not have a current mandated reporter certification available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child (C1) and Child (C2) were missing immunization records from their file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child (C1) was missing the following forms; Identification and Emergency Information, Physicians Report, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Notification of Parent Rights and Personal Rights which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
To read the full state reports, search facility number 304370750 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
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