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Montecito Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 91 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (650) 968-5957
- Address
- 1468 Grant Road
- Licensed since
Santa Clara County context
1,913*CCLD
Total facilities
2.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.0*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
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as three staff members do not have active mandated reporter certifications which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 Buildings and Grounds(a) 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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: One outdoor drinking fountain attached to the handwashing station, whichthe facility never used for drinking or food preparation, was tested for lead and the results showed a level of 8.510 ppb, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 5 staff members do not have a Health Screening Report (LIC 503) nor a TB Clearance, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 6 staff members do not have proof of immunization for Measles (MMR), Pertussis (Tdap), or both, 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 8 staff members either had expired or no current certification for Mandated Reporter Training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-05-19.
4 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Los Altos
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Montecito Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Montecito Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1994.
How many citations does Montecito Preschool have?
Montecito Preschool has 5 citations on record: 5 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Montecito Preschool last inspected?
Montecito Preschool was last inspected on May 19, 2025 (about 12 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Montecito Preschool?
Montecito 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 91 children. It is located in Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California.
How does Montecito Preschool compare to other daycares in Santa Clara County?
Montecito Preschool has 5 citations. The county average is 2.6 citations per facility. There are 1,913 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Clara County.
Does Montecito Preschool have any serious violations?
Montecito Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 5 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Montecito Preschool serve?
Montecito Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 91 children.
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