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Montessori Community School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Phone
- (831) 439-9313
- Address
- 123 South Navarra 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
16 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.
2026
- 101419.2(A)Type B
2024
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for the infant component, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101419.3(a)Type B
MODIFICATIONS TO INFANT NEEDS AND SERVICES PLAN
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one out of five infants had a Needs and Services plan updated in the last quarter, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101419.2(a)Type B
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as parents are directed to complete the infant needs and services plan, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238.2(g)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the infant fence is made of wooden barrels that are in disrepair and does not physically separate the component yards, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101416.2(c)(1)(A)Type B
INFANT CARE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one teacher working with the infants today does not have three units pertaining to the care of infants, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on interview and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as parents are not prompted to sign-in after scanning the QR code, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101439.1(b)Type B
101439.1 Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment - (b) A crib or portable-crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:LPAs observed infants who are unable to climb out a crib sleeping on wooden floor beds. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed an infant under 12 months of age covered with blanket from shoulder to toe during nap time. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
- 101430(c)Type B
101430 Infant Care Activities - (c) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:LPAs observed infants were placed into sleep sacks during nap time. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in are.
2022
- 101238(a)Type A
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: A wooden pergola, located in the infant yard, was observed to be structurally unsafe and was caution taped off by buildings inspector which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
- 101170(e)Type A
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 1 out of 6 staff, which poses an immediate 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 and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 3 out of 6 infant staff members, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101419.2(b)(2)Type B
INFANT NEEDS AND SERVICES PLAN
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 3 out of 10 infants, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101419.2(A)Type B
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 3 out of 10 infants, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 10 infant files, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-26.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
16 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Scotts Valley
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Montessori Community School licensed in California?
Yes, Montessori Community School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2008.
How many citations does Montessori Community School have?
Montessori Community School has 16 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 12 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Montessori Community School last inspected?
Montessori Community School was last inspected on February 26, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Montessori Community School?
Montessori Community 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 12 children. It is located in Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz County, California.
How does Montessori Community School compare to other daycares in Santa Cruz County?
Montessori Community School has 16 citations. The county average is 2.2 citations per facility. There are 315 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Cruz County.
Does Montessori Community School have any serious violations?
Montessori Community School has 3 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.
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