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Montessori by the Sea
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Phone
- (858) 922-6714
- Address
- 6551 Soledad Mountain 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
2 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.
- 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.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2025. Most recent on 2025-12-18.
2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Montessori by the Sea licensed in California?
Yes, Montessori by the Sea is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2025.
How many citations does Montessori by the Sea have?
Montessori by the Sea has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Montessori by the Sea last inspected?
Montessori by the Sea was last inspected on December 18, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Montessori by the Sea?
Montessori by the Sea 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 105 children. It is located in La Jolla, San Diego County, California.
How does Montessori by the Sea compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Montessori by the Sea has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Montessori by the Sea have any serious violations?
Montessori by the Sea has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Montessori by the Sea had any complaint inspections?
Montessori by the Sea has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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