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Intellichildren Montessori Institute
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- 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
16 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.
2026
- 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 staff and parent interviews, S1 spoke to children in an inappropriate manner that caused children fear. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable... to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews, S1 scrubbed off marker from a child in a rough manner.This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
2024
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
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 interviews conducted by LPA, staff members state that on several occasions daycare children have been observed either entering, exiting or using the classroom and/or playground restroom unsupervised. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
2023
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 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...to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted by LPA, facility staff released a child (C1) to their parent with a dirty diaper. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101229(a)Type B
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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted by LPA, on several occasions staff were either sitting or walking around talking and not supervising/focusing on the children in care. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101229.1(b)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 46 children present were not signed in by a parent/guardian. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(b)(2)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 children's files reviewed did not contain a tuberculosis risk assessment. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)(2)Type B
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Based on record review and director statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff member Leslie Chavez has a criminal record clearance but is not associated to the facility. This 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 2 out of 5 staff files reviewed do not contain current mandated reporter certification. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101216.2(e)Type B
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties: (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based interview's conducted by LPA aides were left alone to provide care and supervision to children in July and/or August 2022 without the direct supervision of a teacher, director or assistant director. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio: (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and record review the facility was out of ratio on 8/15/22 between the hours of 8:00 am-8:29 am when 2 staff members were supervisig u[p to 26 children at one time. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 101238.2(e)Type A
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
101238.2(e) Outdoor Activity- As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the dome climber does not have appropriate cushioning underneath. Nap mats are being used as cushion. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(2)-Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: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 observation and interviews the playground equipment such as moneky bars and canopies are not anchored appropriately. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to chidlren in care.
- 101239(e)(4)Type A
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
101239(e)(4)-Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies: All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews the toilets are not maintained in working order and has been an ongoing issue at the center. This poses an immediate heatlh and safety risk to children in care.
- 101170(e)(2)Type B
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
101170(e)(2) 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:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and record review staff member Stephanie Hagerty is fingerprint cleared but not associated to the facility. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
- 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.
Inspection record
20 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-26.
1 routine inspection, 11 complaint visits. 8 complaints on record, 7 of 8 substantiated.
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
16 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 16 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 13 Type B citations. It has received 20 visits (1 inspection, 11 complaint visits, 8 other visits).
When was Intellichildren Montessori Institute last inspected?
Intellichildren Montessori Institute was last inspected on February 26, 2026 (about 2 months 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 90 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 16 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 3 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 11 complaint-triggered inspections. 7 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Intellichildren Montessori Institute serve?
Intellichildren Montessori Institute serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 90 children.
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