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Montessori East County Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (619) 561-0902
- Address
- 9840 Maine Avenue
- 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
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights: Each child shall be free from corporal or unusual punishment, humiliation... or other actions of a punitive nature. This requirement was not met as evidenced by interviews and video footage. Based on interviews and a review of video footage, S1 admitted to grabbing C1’s chin and speaking to them in a harsh tone. S1 grabbed C1 on their lap and did not allow the C1 to get up when they attempted to do so. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
2023
- 101221(c)Type B
101221 Child's Records (c) All information and records obtained from or regarding children shall be confidential. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Facility disclosed confidential information of children in care which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101216(g)(2)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on records review, 3 of 5 (S1 - S3) staff files reviewed were missing LIC 503 Health Screening. S3 was also missing immunizations records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101216(a)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Personnel Requirements. Child care center personnel shall be competent to provide the services necessary to meet the individual needs of children in care and shall at all times be employed in numbers sufficient to meet those needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, on 11/2/2022, due to lack of communication and/or training, staff did not timely change a child's diaper prior to pick up from the facility, resulting in leakage and wet clothing. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
2021
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
PERSONAL RIGHTSTo 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 LPA's interview with the director and observation of 51 children indoors who were not wearing face coverings and Licensee not enforcing the use of face masks/coverings of children. This is an immediate hazard to the health of children due to the COVID-19 pandemic which is currently on the rise.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-10.
1 routine inspection, 4 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 5 of 4 substantiated.
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Montessori East County Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Montessori East County Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2006.
How many citations does Montessori East County Preschool have?
Montessori East County Preschool has 5 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (1 inspection, 4 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Montessori East County Preschool last inspected?
Montessori East County Preschool was last inspected on February 10, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Montessori East County Preschool?
Montessori East County Preschool 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 102 children. It is located in Lakeside, San Diego County, California.
How does Montessori East County Preschool compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Montessori East County Preschool 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 East County Preschool have any serious violations?
Montessori East County Preschool 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 East County Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Montessori East County Preschool has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Montessori East County Preschool serve?
Montessori East County Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 102 children.
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