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Intellichildren Montessori Institute
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Phone
- (760) 471-0221
- Address
- 212 West San Marcos Boulevard
- 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
10 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.
2023
- 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 two out of eight infants present were not signed into the facility by their parent/guardian. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101416.3(b)Type B
101416.3 Infant Care Aide Qualifications and Duties: (b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted by LPA an aide (S2) was providing care and supervision to children without the direct supervision of the director, assistant director or teacher. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 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 conducted by LPA staff member (S1) was observed verbally abusing or calling children unkind names. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
This is an amended report. 101223 Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted by LPA, a staff member (S1) was observed forcing/coercing an infant to eat. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101161(a)Type B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161 Limitations on Capacity:(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and record reviews, facility staff provided care & supervision to a child (C1) on 6/15/22 who was under 2 months old. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101427(h)Type B
101427(h)- Infant Care Food Service: Infants who are unable to hold a bottle shall be held by a staff person or other adult for bottle feeding. At no time shall a bottle be propped for an infant...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed an infant seated in a rocker/ bouncer with a bottle propped by a blanket in the nap area as staff assisted other children with napping. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care
- 101439.1(f)Type A
INFANT CARE CENTER SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
101439.1(f)- Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment: Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 2 infants asleep covered with blankets and other cribs with blankets and pillow inside. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101419.2(b)(2)Type B
INFANT NEEDS AND SERVICES PLAN
101419.2(b)(2)- Infant Needs and Services Plan: Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Sleep Plans were not on file with the Needs and Services Plan.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212(d)(1)(C) 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...(1)Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the director's statement, the facility failed to notify the Department of the assault and facility "lockdown" that occurred on 6/16/22 within the Department's next business day. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
2021
- 101161(a)Type B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status. The licensee shall not exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified in the license. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, school age and prechool children were being dropped off in the infant room in the morning between 7 and 7:30 a.m. By commmingling the two programs, the age ranges exceeded the limitation of the infant license. This is a potential hazard to children in care.
Inspection record
13 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2023-04-05.
1 routine inspection, 7 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 6 of 4 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
10 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Intellichildren Montessori Institute licensed in California?
Yes, Intellichildren Montessori Institute is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2020.
How many citations does Intellichildren Montessori Institute have?
Intellichildren Montessori Institute has 10 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 8 Type B citations. It has received 13 visits (1 inspection, 7 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Intellichildren Montessori Institute last inspected?
Intellichildren Montessori Institute was last inspected on April 5, 2023 (about 3 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Intellichildren Montessori Institute?
Intellichildren Montessori Institute 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 20 children. It is located in San Marcos, San Diego County, California.
How does Intellichildren Montessori Institute compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Intellichildren Montessori Institute has 10 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Intellichildren Montessori Institute have any serious violations?
Intellichildren Montessori Institute has 2 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 Intellichildren Montessori Institute had any complaint inspections?
Intellichildren Montessori Institute has received 7 complaint-triggered inspections. 6 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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