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MONTESSORI CENTER, THELicense 3720011903 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 04/27/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jennifer Irving and Saraliz Velando conducted a case management inspection at the facility for an unrelated visit. LPAs met with Director, Janet DeLa Cruz, and discussed staff background clearance requirements. During this visit, there were spiders observed on the playground slide, broken pieces on the playhouse, a rusted, broken lunch table in the playground area, and a metal wire snap mouse trap in the director's office. During a review of the Guardian background check system in March 2026, LPA, Jennifer Irving identified that Staff #2 (S2), who has been employed at the facility since 9/2024, does have a fingerprint clearance. However, S2 was not associated to the facility from 9/2024 to 3/2026. Type B deficiency is cited on LIC 809D in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12. A civil penalty of $500 will be assessed. See form LIC421BG. An exit interview was conducted with the Director, Janet DeLa Cruz. A copy of this report, LIC 809D, and appeal rights were provided. A Notice of Site Visit was observed posted and shall remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

4 citations 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.

  • 101170(e)(1)Type B

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    Criminal Record ClearanceAll individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption and be associated to the facility prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed child care center.The requirement was not met as evidence by: The licensee did not ensure that Staff #2 (S2), employed at the facility since 9/2024, is associated to the facility in the Guardiansystem. Based on file review, S2 was not associated from 3/2024 to 3/2026 to the facility. This posed a potential risk to the health and safety of persons in care.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Buildings and Grounds The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation of the Outdoor play area, there was a broken/rusty lunch table, broken playhouse, and a metal wire snap mouse trap in the director's office that is accessible to children. This posed a potential risk to the health and safety of persons in care.

  • 101238(a)(1)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Buildings and Grounds (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation of the Outdoor play area, there was a spider under a preschool slide. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. This posed a potential risk to the health and safety of persons in care.

  • 101212(d)(1)(B)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 27, 2026 inspection of MONTESSORI CENTER, THE?

This was an other inspection of MONTESSORI CENTER, THE on April 27, 2026. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI CENTER, THE on April 27, 2026?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Criminal Record ClearanceAll individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a criminal record clearance or..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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