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Montessori Community School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 89 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years
- Phone
- (831) 439-9625
- 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
1 citation 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.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: During observation conducted by LPA Nelson, multiple children were observed to be using restroom without staff supervision, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-02-26.
2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation 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 2023.
How many citations does Montessori Community School have?
Montessori Community School has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 6 visits (2 complaint visits, 4 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 89 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 1 citations, which is below the county average of 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 1 Type A citation 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 Montessori Community School had any complaint inspections?
Montessori Community School has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Montessori Community School serve?
Montessori Community School serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 89 children.
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