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MONTESSORI BY THE SEALicense 3761051932 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 12/3/25 at 10:50 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced inspection to investigate the above allegations. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Erica Rochas and conducted a tour of the preschool classrooms. During the investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 (S1), who was hired as a teacher, was not qualified for the position. S1 did not have transcripts or documentation to verify teacher qualifications and was reportedly left alone with children on multiple occasions. Through multiple interviews with staff and parents, as well as a review of internal communications, it was confirmed that the facility was out of ratio on multiple occasion. Based on LPA’s observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews the preponderance of evidence standard has been meet regarding the above allegations, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED, California Code of Regulations, 101216.2(e) and 101238.2(e)(1) are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided. Notice of Site Visit was posted during this visit and will remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

2 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.

  • 101216.1b(1)Type B

    101216.1(b)(1) Teacher Qualifications and Duties (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below, or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistance Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This requirement was not met as evidenced by… Based upon record review. S1 was hired as a teacher with out teacher qulifications. which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 101216.3(a)Type B

    TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    101216.3 (a) Teacher-Child Ratio. 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 observation and interviews, Facility has had multiple incidents when they were out of ratio which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

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What happened during the December 3, 2025 inspection of MONTESSORI BY THE SEA?

This was a complaint inspection of MONTESSORI BY THE SEA on December 3, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI BY THE SEA on December 3, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "101216.1(b)(1) Teacher Qualifications and Duties (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six p..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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