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Montessori Child Development Center of California
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (858) 748-1727
- Address
- 14911 Espola Road
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
3,330*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.2*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
5 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
- 1596.814(a)(1)(A)Type B
Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above for an in ground pool and fencing requirements, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.814(b)(3)(A)Type B
FAMILY DAYCARE HOME SWIMMING POOL SAFETY
Based on observation and interview the center did not comply with the section cited above for a life ring with a minimum diameter of 17 inches, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101238(e)(1)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the fencing around the pool is climbable chain link, just 4'2", short of the required 5', without a self-latching gatet, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(2) Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with the director, staff and LPA observation, the director did not enforce the use of face masks/coverings on children and/or staff as required by state mandate in January 2022. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements:(d) 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. Also, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days...(1) Events reported shall include the following:(C) Any unusual incident... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA interview with the director, the director failed to notify Community Care Licensing of positive Covid-19 cases during the month January 2022. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-09-30.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 2 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Poway
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Montessori Child Development Center of California licensed in California?
Yes, Montessori Child Development Center of California is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1978.
How many citations does Montessori Child Development Center of California have?
Montessori Child Development Center of California has 5 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Montessori Child Development Center of California last inspected?
Montessori Child Development Center of California was last inspected on September 30, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Montessori Child Development Center of California?
Montessori Child Development Center of California 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 70 children. It is located in Poway, San Diego County, California.
How does Montessori Child Development Center of California compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Montessori Child Development Center of California has 5 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Montessori Child Development Center of California have any serious violations?
Montessori Child Development Center of California has 1 Type A citation 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 Montessori Child Development Center of California had any complaint inspections?
Montessori Child Development Center of California has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Montessori Child Development Center of California serve?
Montessori Child Development Center of California serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 70 children.
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