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Inspection visit

Complaint

CRESCENT MONTESSORI SCHOOLLicense 4344108341 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Based on the record review and staff interviews, on 12/3/2025, during LPA Estoesta’s visit, C1, C3, C4, C5 and C6 were under 24-month-old, enrolled, attending and were present. The facility is licensed to serve ages 2 years old to entry into first grade. The Licensee was in violation of section 101161(a) Limitations on Capacity, the licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is to be SUBSTANTIATED. LPA Estoesta informed the facility representative that this report dated 12/15/2025 included a Type B Citation as there is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. For Child Care Transparency Website (Licensing Facility Inspection Reports), please follow the links below. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/facility-search-welcome https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/ A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Head of the School, Chantal Rule.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

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.

  • 101161(a)Type B

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

    Section 101161(a) Limitations on Capacity, the licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by, on 12/3/2025, during LPA Estoesta’s visit, based on the record review and staff interviews, C1, C3, C4, C5 and C6 were under 24-month-old, enrolled, attending and were present. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety, of the children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 15, 2025 inspection of CRESCENT MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

This was a complaint inspection of CRESCENT MONTESSORI SCHOOL on December 15, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CRESCENT MONTESSORI SCHOOL on December 15, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Section 101161(a) Limitations on Capacity, the licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and l..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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