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Mills Montessori School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (650) 616-9000
- Address
- 1400 Hillside Blvd.
- Licensed since
San Mateo County context
718*CCLD
Total facilities
1.6*CCLD
Avg citations
4.5*CCLD
Avg visits
0.4*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
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having one unfingerprinted adult working at the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed 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 [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 1 unfingerprinted adult working at the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(f)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-07-23.
2 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Mills Montessori School licensed in California?
Yes, Mills Montessori School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2007.
How many citations does Mills Montessori School have?
Mills Montessori School has 5 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (2 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Mills Montessori School last inspected?
Mills Montessori School was last inspected on July 23, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Mills Montessori School?
Mills Montessori School 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 120 children. It is located in South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California.
How does Mills Montessori School compare to other daycares in San Mateo County?
Mills Montessori School has 5 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 718 licensed childcare facilities in San Mateo County.
Does Mills Montessori School have any serious violations?
Mills Montessori School has 2 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 Mills Montessori School had any complaint inspections?
Mills Montessori School has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Mills Montessori School serve?
Mills Montessori School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 120 children.
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