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Hamilton Montessori School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (415) 851-3299
- Address
- 600 Palm Drive
- Licensed since
Marin County context
262*CCLD
Total facilities
1.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.6*CCLD
Avg visits
0.5*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.
2026
- 101212(d)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements (d) “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... shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event…"This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure reporting requirements were met for unusual incidents. A child left the facility without teacher supervision, and the Department did not receive a report from the facility regarding the incident. This posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)(1) “No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...”This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure adequate supervision at all times. A child was able to leave the facility due to a lack of supervision. This posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101215.1(f)Type B
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
(f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility does not have a current LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility completed for the administrator present today. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on [(observation) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited abovewhich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-30.
4 routine inspections.
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Hamilton Montessori School licensed in California?
Yes, Hamilton Montessori School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does Hamilton Montessori School have?
Hamilton Montessori School has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (4 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Hamilton Montessori School last inspected?
Hamilton Montessori School was last inspected on April 30, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Hamilton Montessori School?
Hamilton 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 90 children. It is located in Novato, Marin County, California.
How does Hamilton Montessori School compare to other daycares in Marin County?
Hamilton Montessori School has 4 citations. The county average is 1.3 citations per facility. There are 262 licensed childcare facilities in Marin County.
Does Hamilton Montessori School have any serious violations?
Hamilton 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.
What ages does Hamilton Montessori School serve?
Hamilton Montessori School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 90 children.
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