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Pink Tower Montessori
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 728-4754
- Address
- 203 Laurine Lane
- 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
15 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.
2024
- 1596.954Type B
ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having no carbon monoxoide detector in the facility, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101215.1(f)Type B
CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by Director/Licnsee being out of facility for more than 30 days, starting 11/20/24 and scheduled to return 12/29/24 without a qualified substitute which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101218.1(c)Type B
ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND PARENTAL AND AUTHORIZED
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited aboveby not having the PUB 393 posted, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 child files reviewed were missing a physician's report, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in plumbing fixtures of cold water faucet in sink 1 in lobby bathroom not working and toilet 1 in classroom 1 not in working order. LPA observed lower toy shelves in classroom 1 & 2 with cobwebs and layer of dust, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in classrooms 2 with cleaners, toxic substances, rodent droppings, mouse traps, mops with solution next to and under sink area covered with curtain. Classroom 1 had Drano and toilet bowl cleaner under sink with a broken child lock, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239.1(c)(2)Type B
NAPPING EQUIPMENT
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 20 out of 20 cots with bedding in contact with other bedding, which 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have valid mandated reporter training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA AND LPM observed staff go inside the front door and no staff on the playground with the children. Staff came back outside in less than one minutes time.This poses a potential risk to the Health andSafety of children in care.8
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings and Grounds -The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA and LPM observed mouse droppings in the files which were reviewed during this inspection.This poses a potential risk to the Health andSafety of children in care.
- 101239.1(c)(2)Type B
NAPPING EQUIPMENT
Napping Equirpment-Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:LPA and LPM observed children's nappingcotts with sheets on them stacked on top of each other allowing the bedding to touchThis poses a potential risk to the Health andSafety of children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Supervision-Responsibility for Providing Care and SupervisionNo 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: LPA AND LPM observed staff go inside the front door and no staff on the playground with the children. Staff came back outside in less than one minutes time.This poses a potential risk to the Health andSafety of children in care.
- 101161(a)Type B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
Limitations on CapacityA 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: LPA and LPM observed a child under two years of age on the playground with the preschool children.This poses a potential risk to the Health andSafety of children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(3) Personal rights, the licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights; 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 including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This was not met as evidenced by…. Based on confidential interviews and record review allegation that children are placed in time out as a form of discipline which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101173(d)Type B
101173 (d) Plan of Operation The childcare center shall operate in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation. This was not met as evidenced by… Based on record review and confidential interviews the childcare center is using time out as a form of discipline for the children in care, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-19.
2 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 5 of 3 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other8 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
15 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Pink Tower Montessori licensed in California?
Yes, Pink Tower Montessori is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does Pink Tower Montessori have?
Pink Tower Montessori has 15 citations on record: 15 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (2 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Pink Tower Montessori last inspected?
Pink Tower Montessori was last inspected on December 19, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Pink Tower Montessori?
Pink Tower Montessori 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 36 children. It is located in Fallbrook, San Diego County, California.
How does Pink Tower Montessori compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Pink Tower Montessori has 15 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Pink Tower Montessori have any serious violations?
Pink Tower Montessori has no Type A (serious) citations. All 15 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Pink Tower Montessori had any complaint inspections?
Pink Tower Montessori has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Pink Tower Montessori serve?
Pink Tower Montessori serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 36 children.
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