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Sterling & Bambini Montessori
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (650) 430-2037
- Address
- 821 Sterling Parkway
- 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
9 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
- 1596.8595(c)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
1596.8595 (c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents... copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation...as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not providing reports documenting Type A citations to multiple parents of children in care, and only incomplete reports to those who received the reports. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8595(a)(1)Type B
1596.8595(a)(1) ) Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report...that documents either a facility visit....that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. The licensing report provided by the department shall be posted immediately upon receipt...and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to not posting licensing reports documenting Type A citations issued on 2/13/206 and 2/26/2026. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 (d) Upon the occurrence…of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department...(B) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to not reporting to licensing a parent notice that they had taken their child to the doctor due to an unusual incident occuring on the facility site. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101299(a)Type A
101299(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to staff not providing supervision adequate to notice that nail polish was being used by children in care, leading to a child sustaining nail polish on their scalp. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101225(c)Type A
TRANSPORTATION
(c) Motor vehicles used to transport children shall be maintained in a safe operating condition.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 transporting children in a vehicle that did not have valid registration or legally required liability insurance that would cover injuries to passengers in the car. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification...prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, LPA determined that an adult driver (A1) transporting children for the facility did not have a valid criminal background clearance to work in a child care center. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101225(c)Type B
TRANSPORTATION
2025
- 101217(c)Type B
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not being able to access staff licensing records during LPA's visit. This poses a 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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to an aide supervising 16 children alone without the presence of a teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
14 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-03-11.
1 routine inspection, 5 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 4 of 3 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
9 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 9 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 14 visits (1 inspection, 5 complaint visits, 8 other visits).
When was Sterling & Bambini Montessori last inspected?
Sterling & Bambini Montessori was last inspected on March 11, 2026 (7 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 28 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 9 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 4 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.
What ages does Sterling & Bambini Montessori serve?
Sterling & Bambini Montessori serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 28 children.
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