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Sterling & Bambini Montessori
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Phone
- (650) 430-2037
- Address
- 801 Sterling Parkway, Ste 120
- Licensed since
Placer County context
597*CCLD
Total facilities
1.5*CCLD
Avg citations
6.7*CCLD
Avg visits
1.5*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
10 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)(1)*A)Type B
- 101416.5(b)(1)Type A
101416.5(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. (1) An aide may be substituted for a teacher when all of the following conditions are met: (A) There is a fully qualified teacher directly supervising no more than 12 infants This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the case of 8 infants being provided care by one qualified teacher with less than 12 units and 1 aide. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2025
- 101427(j)Type B
INFANT CARE FOOD SERVICE
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the case of two children's food brought from home not being labeled, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101438.3(b)Type A
INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE FOR INFANTS
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to toddlers and infants comingling in the infant classroom, and the gate acting as a physical barrier between the two classrooms being broken. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101429(a)(2)(C)3Type B
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to staff not keepingdocumented 15 minute sleep checks of napping infants. This poses a potential potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type A
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.2(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, LPA determined that on 5/22/2025, an aide was supervising infants alone at the facility from at least 6:52am to 7:00am, which posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
(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.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on review of video record and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to staff not being present in the toddler room to supervise a child who was awake and walking around. This posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights violation to persons in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type A
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.2(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, LPA determined that there was a 10 minute period during today's visit in which an aide was left alone with 5 toddlers while the teacher went on break. This poses and immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
101416.5(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to separate incidents in which two different aides were left alone with children without the presence of a qualified teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.2(e)Type A
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.2(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to incidents in which two different aides were left alone providing care to children. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
19 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-04-07.
1 routine inspection, 5 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 4 of 4 substantiated.
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10 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lincoln
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Sterling & Bambini Montessori licensed in California?
Yes, Sterling & Bambini Montessori is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2024.
How many citations does Sterling & Bambini Montessori have?
Sterling & Bambini Montessori has 10 citations on record: 7 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 19 visits (1 inspection, 5 complaint visits, 13 other visits).
When was Sterling & Bambini Montessori last inspected?
Sterling & Bambini Montessori was last inspected on April 7, 2026 (3 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Sterling & Bambini Montessori?
Sterling & Bambini 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 Lincoln, Placer County, California.
How does Sterling & Bambini Montessori compare to other daycares in Placer County?
Sterling & Bambini Montessori has 10 citations. The county average is 1.5 citations per facility. There are 597 licensed childcare facilities in Placer County.
Does Sterling & Bambini Montessori have any serious violations?
Sterling & Bambini 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 Sterling & Bambini Montessori had any complaint inspections?
Sterling & Bambini Montessori has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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