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Countryhill Montessori
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (916) 728-2929
- Address
- 7048 Sunrise Boulevard
- Licensed since
Sacramento County context
2,110*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
6.3*CCLD
Avg visits
1.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
33 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.
2025
- 101226(e)(5)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as LPA did not observe any records that medications have been administered which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101226.2(a)Type B
101226.2 Isolation for Illness(a) A center shall be equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day.This Requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews, and recordreview, the licensee did not isolate a child with signs of illness, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care
2023
- 101221(b)(10)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA did not observe original labeling for albuterol, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101226(e)(6)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed 3 expired medications and 1 inhaler for a child no longer enrolled at the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in no legal signatures are being provided on the sign in/out sheet, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or 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 (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 interviews, the licensee did not comply with the above regulation as it was learned that C1 was found in a shed for an unknown amount of time, and children have been left alone outside without staff supervision. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Civil penalties were assessed.
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons....This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the facility did not comply with the above regulation, as LPA learned that staff grab children and speak to them in a way that makes them fearful. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. This is a repeat violation. Civil penalties were assessed.
2022
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as cleaning products were found accessible to children in lower cabinets of two classrooms, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(b)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as new director has been in the position for over 30 days qualifications have not yet been received, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216.2(d)Type B
(d) An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children, pursuant to Section 101216.3 shall meet the following requirements: (1) Completion of six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, or (2) Completion of at least two postsecondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early... ...childhood education or child development each semester or quarter following initial employment, and (3) Continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until six units have been completed. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on observations, 17 children were supervised by 1 fully qualified teacher and 1 aide without units. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101226(b)Type A
101226 Teacher Qualifications and Duties. (b) Prior to employment a teacher shall meet the specified requirements...This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on observations, interview, and record review, S1, was left alone with children and is not a qualified teacher. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 1596.8595(c)Type B
(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b...This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on interview and file review, the facility did not obtain signed acknowledgement of receipt of licensing reports LIC9224 from parents regarding recent Type A citations issued.
- 101226(b)Type A
1012161 Teacher Qualifications and Duties. (b) Prior to employment a teacher shall meet the specified requirements...This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on observations, interview, and record review, S1, S2, and S3 were left alone with children and are not qualified teachers. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons....This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations, the facility did not comply with the above regulation, as LPA learned that staff grab children and speak to them inappropriately. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on interview and observation, the facility did not visually supervise children using the the bathroom and did not provide adequate supervision to meet the child's needs. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- 1012161Type A
1012161 Teacher Qualifications and Duties. (b) Prior to employment a teacher shall meet the specified requirements...This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and file review, unqualified staff were supervising children in care. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101216(3)(b)(1)Type A
(1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on documentation and observation, Facility did not comply with staffing ratios for staff and children. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101212(d)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements(d) Upon the occurrence...of any of the events specified...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 containing the information specified...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 file review, the facility did not report unusual events that occurred on 6/2/2022 to the department.
- 101216.3(b)(1)Type A
(1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on observations, 41 children were supervised by 4 staff during a census conducted. 2 staff were fully qualified teachers, and 2 staff were aides with units. A 5th staff assisted who was an aide without units. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101216.3Type A
Teacher Child Ratio: The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on interview and observation, LPA observed a ratio of 21 children supervised by 1 fully qualified staff (S3) and 1 aide (S4). It was stated in interview that the aide did not have any units. LPA also observed 6 Toddler children with two aides (S1, S2). This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 1012161(b)Type A
1012161 Teacher Qualifications and Duties. (b) Prior to employment a teacher shall meet the specified requirements...This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on interview and observation, the toddler classroom did not have a qualified teacher supervising children in care. Staff observed were both stated to be aides (S1, S2). This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 1596.857Type B
Rights of parent or guardian to inspect facility without advance notice (a) ... the responsible parent or guardian of a child receiving services in a child day care facility has the right to enter and inspect the facility without advance notice during the normal operating hours of the facility or at any time that the child is receiving services in the facility... This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, parents were not allowed access into the facility due to COVID practices. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations Staff Alexandria Frazier, Anna Royal, and Elaheh Salehi were present at the facility without a fingerprint clearance. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101217(a)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
PERSONNEL RECORDS: The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee...This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on file review, several staff files were missing required documents including health screening, documentation of educational background and experience, proof of immunizations and mandated reporter training certificates. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations Staff 1 (S1) was supervising children on the play yard during a census conducted. Staff was still pending in Guardian fingerprint system and not yet cleared. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type A
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: through observation and interviews it was discovered that the facility was using aides to supervise awake children without a qualified staff present.
- 101230(c)Type A
ACTIVITIES/NAPPING
Activities: A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Blesi observed one staff supervising 29 napping preschool children putting the room over ratio.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Two staff were observed working in the facility today supervising children and used in ratio. (see LIC811 for name). The two staff did not have a criminal record clearance. This an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Civil Penalties are assessed in the amount of $500.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: S2 was observed working in the facility today supervising children and used in ratio. LPA conduced a file review and Guardian search and it was determined a fingerprint clearance was not located for S2. (see LIC811 for name). S2 has been employed since 9/27/21. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Civil Penalties are assessed in the amount of $500.
- 1596.955(a)(3)Type A
Toddler ratio:(3) A ratio of six children to each teacher is maintained for all children in attendance at thetoddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed S1 in the toddler room supervising 7 toddlers. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101416.2Type B
Infant teacher qualifications and duties: Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: S1 was observed supervisign toddlers ages 18-36 months in the toddler room. S1 does not have infant units. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101216.3Type A
Teacher Child Ratio: The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: the Redwood classroom had 24 children supervised by an aide (S2) and a FQT (S3). LPA observed an aide (S4) and a FQT (S1) supervising 29 children on the playground. Both the classroom and the playground were out of ratio. This poses a risk to the health and safety of children in care if not corrected.
2021
- 101216.4(a)(2)Type B
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM WITH TODDLER COMPONENT
101216.4 Preschool Program with Toddler Component (a) Licensees serving preschool-age children may create a special program component...(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children...This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the Seedling toddler component was commingling with children from older classrooms. This poses a risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
35 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-03-04.
4 routine inspections, 14 complaint visits. 12 complaints on record, 15 of 12 substantiated.
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33 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Countryhill Montessori licensed in California?
Yes, Countryhill Montessori is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2010.
How many citations does Countryhill Montessori have?
Countryhill Montessori has 33 citations on record: 19 Type A (more serious) and 14 Type B citations. It has received 35 visits (4 inspections, 14 complaint visits, 17 other visits).
When was Countryhill Montessori last inspected?
Countryhill Montessori was last inspected on March 4, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Countryhill Montessori?
Countryhill 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 102 children. It is located in Citrus Heights, Sacramento County, California.
How does Countryhill Montessori compare to other daycares in Sacramento County?
Countryhill Montessori has 33 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 2,110 licensed childcare facilities in Sacramento County.
Does Countryhill Montessori have any serious violations?
Countryhill Montessori has 19 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 Countryhill Montessori had any complaint inspections?
Countryhill Montessori has received 14 complaint-triggered inspections. 15 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Countryhill Montessori serve?
Countryhill Montessori serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 102 children.
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