Intellichildren Montessori Institute
212 WEST SAN MARCOS BOULEVARD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92069Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 77% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Sign In and Sign Out (A) In Addition to the Sign-in Procedure Requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the Licensee Shall Develop, Maintain and Implement a Written Procedure to Sign…CCR 101229.1(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of eight infants present were not signed into the facility by their parent/guardian. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/14/2023
Oct 11, 20223 Findings3 Important
- 01223 Personal Rights: (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (1) To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships With…CCR 101223(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- This Is an Amended Report. 101223 Personal Rights: (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal rights:(3) To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- 01416.3 Infant Care Aide Qualifications and Duties: (B) An Infant Care Aide Shall Work Under the Direct Supervision Of…CCR 101416.3(b)
01416.3 Infant Care Aide Qualifications and Duties: (b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified…
Aug 15, 20221 Finding1 Important
- 01161 Limitations on Capacity:(a) A Licensee Shall Not Operate a Child Care Center Beyond the Conditions and Limitations Specified on the License, Including the Capacity…CCR 101161(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jul 21, 20221 Finding1 Important
- 01439.1(f)- Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment: Cribs Shall Be Free From All Loose Articles and Objects, Including Blankets and Pillows. This Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101439.1(f)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Aug 24, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status. The Licensee Shall Not Exceed the Conditions, Limitations and Capacity Specified in the License. This Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101161(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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