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A New World of Montessori
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Phone
- (925) 751-9458
- Address
- 101 Sonora Avenue
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
1,472*CCLD
Total facilities
2.9*CCLD
Avg citations
5.5*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
17 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2026
- 101416.5(b)Type B
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
101416.5(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requirement was not mat as evidence by: Through record review it was found that on 1/5/2026 there were 5 infants present and signed into care with 1 teacher. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
2025
- 101439(g)Type B
- 101430(a)(3)(A)(4)Type B
- 101238.2(h)Type B
- 101439(i)Type B
- 101439(i)Type B
LPA observed the sink was missing in the infant room. The diaper changing table is also located outside of arms reach where the sink had been. Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238.2(h)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101430(a)(3)(A)(4)Type B
Two infants enrolled in care under 1 year old, who are able to roll, have not initally been placed on their back to sleep. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439(g)Type A
LPA observed 3 cribs in the infant room that had chipped and peeling paint. One crib had peeling paint and tape on the railing that was lifting and one crib was broken.Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101416.2(b)Type A
INFANT CARE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties. Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:staff left alone with infant did not meet the qualification requirements which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101429(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants. In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply:Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: staff left infants unattened while opening the front door to receive children which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101428(b)Type A
Infant Care Personal Services. The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: infants have went home with soiled diapers and rashes which poses an immediate risk to children in care
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
Staff-Infant Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: One teacher and two aides were supervising 13 infants which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101439.1(e)(1)Type B
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as infant bedding is not being changed daily, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there are several holes in the fence slats in the outdoor play yard, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439.1(b)Type A
Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment. A crib or portable-crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib This requirement was not met as evidenced by: C1 was observed sleeping in a play yard instead of a crib which poses an immediate risk to the health a safety of children in care.
- 101439.1(f)Type A
INFANT CARE CENTER SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment. Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed C1 sleeping with a blanket and C2 sleeping with a small blanket with a toy attached which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
17 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-01-14.
2 routine inspections, 13 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 5 of 3 substantiated.
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint4 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
17 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is A New World of Montessori licensed in California?
Yes, A New World of Montessori is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does A New World of Montessori have?
A New World of Montessori has 17 citations on record: 7 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 17 visits (2 inspections, 13 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was A New World of Montessori last inspected?
A New World of Montessori was last inspected on January 14, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is A New World of Montessori?
A New World of Montessori is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 24 children. It is located in Danville, Contra Costa County, California.
How does A New World of Montessori compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
A New World of Montessori has 17 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does A New World of Montessori have any serious violations?
A New World of Montessori has 7 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has A New World of Montessori had any complaint inspections?
A New World of Montessori has received 13 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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