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Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps)
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (530) 391-2604
- Address
- 5723 Pony Express Court
- Licensed since
El Dorado County context
158*CCLD
Total facilities
1.1*CCLD
Avg citations
5.7*CCLD
Avg visits
1.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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
- 101162(a)(1)Type B
Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensees did not include facility license number in online advertisements.
2025
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-01-12.
3 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Pollock Pines
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) licensed in California?
Yes, Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) have?
Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 9 visits (3 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) last inspected?
Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) was last inspected on January 12, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps)?
Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) 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 29 children. It is located in Pollock Pines, El Dorado County, California.
How does Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) compare to other daycares in El Dorado County?
Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) has 2 citations. The county average is 1.1 citations per facility. There are 158 licensed childcare facilities in El Dorado County.
Does Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) have any serious violations?
Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) 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 Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) had any complaint inspections?
Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) serve?
Pine Top Montessori Academy (ps) serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 29 children.
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