Lamorinda Montessori Llc
1450 MORAGA RD., MORAGA, CA 94556Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 75% violation rate, no complaints on record, 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
- 12
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 19, 20232 Findings2 Important
- This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101161(a)
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by operating within the capacity of 12, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 14 infants during today's visit. POC Due Date: 09/20/2023
- A Licensed Child Day Care Center... Constructed Before January 1, 2010, Shall Have Its Drinking Water Tested for Lead Contamination Levels on or After January 1, 2020, but No…HSC 1596.16(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mar 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 01179 Capacity Determination (A) A License Shall Be Issued for a Specific Capacity, Which Shall Be the Maximum Number of Children That Can Be Cared for at Any Given Time. The…CCR 101179(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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