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STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORILicense 3136251031 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

With information gathered through a phone call with insurance representatives, LPA determined that the insurance policy for the 2007 Honda Odyssey was cancelled on December 22, 2025 due to non-payment. Director provided current proof of liability insurance for the 2007 Honda that became effective 2/7/2026. Director additionally stated that a 2005 Dodge Caravan has also been used to transport children within at least the past two weeks. Through a phone call with insurance representatives, LPA determined that an insurance policy for this vehicle was acquired in the middle of LPA's 2/13/2026 visit and is effective from 2/13/2026 onwards. Director stated that this vehicle was formerly covered by the policy that was canceled on December 22, 2025. Through review of DMV records, LPA determined that the 2007 Honda Odyssey did not have up to date registration status as of 2/9/2026 and that the 2005 Dodge Caravan did not have up to date registration status as of 2/10/2026. A Type A Title 22 deficiency is cited on the following LIC9099-D LPA Matthew Gallo informed facility representative Paolo Sarmiento that this report dated 2/13/2026 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Gallo informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 2/13/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Paolo Sarmiento. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA provided appeal rights.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

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.

  • 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.

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What happened during the February 13, 2026 inspection of STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI?

This was a complaint inspection of STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI on February 13, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI on February 13, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(c) Motor vehicles used to transport children shall be maintained in a safe operating condition.This requirement was not..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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