BACK BAY MONTESSORI
COSTA MESA, CA·DAY CARE CENTERLicensed
Contact information
Address398 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, COSTA MESA, CA, 92627
CountyORANGE
Phone(949) 548-3771
Operating details
HoursMo 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Tu 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM, We 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Th 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Fr 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Capacity67
License dateDecember 17, 1998
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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398 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, COSTA MESA, CA, 92627, COSTA MESA, CA 92627
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/17/2026
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2026
- High risk4/17/2026
Type A Citation - Immediate Health or Safety Risk
Type A citation (violation posing an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care) issued by California Community Care Licensing during a complaint investigation (control number 06-CC-20260120090749, findings approved 04/21/2026). The investigation substantiated 2 allegation(s). Official report: View official inspection document Detailed findings appear in the facility's inspection documents on the state's Care Facility Search. Source: CDSS CCLD transparency data (ccld.dss.ca.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,512/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in California run about $1,670/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in California by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: COSTA MESA, ORANGE County
- Capacity: 67
- Type: DAY CARE CENTER
- Years in operation: 28
What parents actually pay
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