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Santa Cruz Montessori School

License 440700557Child Care CenterAptos, CA
3 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
112 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(831) 476-1646
Address
6230 Soquel Drive
Licensed since

Santa Cruz County context

315*CCLD

Total facilities

2.2*CCLD

Avg citations

3.8*CCLD

Avg visits

0.9*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

3 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.

  • HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for child, C1, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed child (C1) epi pen and benadryl medication is expired and has not been returned or renewed by facility.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for staff, S2, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 3. Administration

    Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Director stated that facility has not completed the water lead testing.

Inspection record

1 visit on record. Most recent on 2023-10-18.

1 routine inspection.

3 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Aptos

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Santa Cruz Montessori School licensed in California?

Yes, Santa Cruz Montessori School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1995.

How many citations does Santa Cruz Montessori School have?

Santa Cruz Montessori School has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 1 visit (1 inspection).

When was Santa Cruz Montessori School last inspected?

Santa Cruz Montessori School was last inspected on October 18, 2023 (about 3 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Santa Cruz Montessori School?

Santa Cruz 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 112 children. It is located in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California.

How does Santa Cruz Montessori School compare to other daycares in Santa Cruz County?

Santa Cruz Montessori School has 3 citations. The county average is 2.2 citations per facility. There are 315 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Cruz County.

Does Santa Cruz Montessori School have any serious violations?

Santa Cruz Montessori School has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does Santa Cruz Montessori School serve?

Santa Cruz Montessori School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 112 children.

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