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Keystone Montessori School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 57 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (510) 709-5853
- Address
- 6639 Blake Street
- 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
4 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.
2023
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(3)Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights.(3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.this requirement has not been met as evidenced by.. which poses an immediate risk to the children in care based on observation it was stated that a staff member was pinching the children in care violating children in care in a inappropriate manner as a form of discipline.
2022
- 101212(d)(1)Type B
101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements. Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Based on LPA's interview with Director it was stated that Director was not aware she was required to notifiy CCLD of the positive test results based on the new county guildelines. It is noted that Director has reported in the past of all COVID positive and exposures to CCLD.
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
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.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
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.
Inspection record
16 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-07-25.
3 routine inspections, 8 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 4 of 3 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Keystone Montessori School licensed in California?
Yes, Keystone Montessori School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Keystone Montessori School have?
Keystone Montessori School has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 16 visits (3 inspections, 8 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Keystone Montessori School last inspected?
Keystone Montessori School was last inspected on July 25, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Keystone Montessori School?
Keystone Montessori School 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 57 children. It is located in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Keystone Montessori School compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Keystone Montessori School has 4 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Keystone Montessori School have any serious violations?
Keystone Montessori School has 1 Type A citation 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 Keystone Montessori School had any complaint inspections?
Keystone Montessori School has received 8 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Keystone Montessori School serve?
Keystone Montessori School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 57 children.
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