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Montessori School of Chino Hills
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 124 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (909) 393-1982
- Address
- 14635 Pipeline Avenue
- Licensed since
San Bernardino County context
1,402*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*CCLD
Avg citations
6.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.4*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.
2025
- 101239(o)(1)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
101239 (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored...unless it is portable by portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, and records reviewed, two latches on the upright steel support poles of the play structure on the preschool ground are broken leaving fasteners loose with sharp pieces accessible to children in care, which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 1596.817(b)(2)Type B
(b)(1) The notice posted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days...(2) Failure by a licensed child day care facility... to comply with paragraph (1) shall result in an immediate civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100). This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Notice of Site Visit was not posted upon LPA arrival which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)Type B
Pool Safety: (i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. This requirement is not met as evidenced by oservation and measurement taken that the lockable device was less than 60 inches from the ground. This poses/posed a potential health and safety or risk to persons in care.
- 101162(a)(1)Type B
Advertisements and License Numbers: Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861. This requirement is not met as evidenced by observation of the facility van that has facility name, phone number, and ages of children they provide services for but, not the facility license number. This poses/posed a potential health and safety or risk to persons
- 101212(d)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Reporting Requirements: 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 containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met based on interview that an incident occurred where a child was injured and it was not reported to the Department.
- 101238.2(d)(1)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Outdoor Activity Space: (d)The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained (1)In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement is not met as evidenced by observation of several rubber tiles on the playground floor that are protruding/lifted from the ground and having children tripped as result. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101220(b)(2)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 children's records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of six staff flies which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of six staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-02.
3 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Chino
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Montessori School of Chino Hills licensed in California?
Yes, Montessori School of Chino Hills is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2012.
How many citations does Montessori School of Chino Hills have?
Montessori School of Chino Hills has 9 citations on record: 9 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (3 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Montessori School of Chino Hills last inspected?
Montessori School of Chino Hills was last inspected on April 2, 2026 (4 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Montessori School of Chino Hills?
Montessori School of Chino Hills 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 124 children. It is located in Chino, San Bernardino County, California.
How does Montessori School of Chino Hills compare to other daycares in San Bernardino County?
Montessori School of Chino Hills has 9 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 1,402 licensed childcare facilities in San Bernardino County.
Does Montessori School of Chino Hills have any serious violations?
Montessori School of Chino Hills has no Type A (serious) citations. All 9 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Montessori School of Chino Hills had any complaint inspections?
Montessori School of Chino Hills has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Montessori School of Chino Hills serve?
Montessori School of Chino Hills serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 124 children.
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