Montessori School of San Marcos
800 WEST MISSION ROAD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92069Childery 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 100% 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
- 81
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 19, 20242 Findings2 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)
will be submitted to the department no later than 08/23/2024. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 LPA observed 7 preschool children in room 4B with two staff member during today's inspection. The room was previously licensed as an infant room. Room 4B is not an approved room for the preschool. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities- (a)Prior to Construction or Alterations, the Licensee Shall Notify the Department of the Proposed Change(s). This Requirement…CCR 101237(a)
will be submitted to the department no later than 08/23/2024. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Facility altered classroom #1 to make it bigger by taking over the church's office spaces during December when the facility was closed. Faciltiy also expanded the outdoor activity space that is located in front of the toddler room. Both alterations were not reported to licensing. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Apr 26, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Sign In and Sign Out (B) The Person Who Brings the Child To, and Removes the Child From, the Center Shall Sign the Child In/out. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101229.1(b)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 35 children present were not signed in by a parent/guardian. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/05/2023
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (C) Documentation Shall Be Maintained in the Infant’s File and Be Available to the Department for Review.…CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)(3)
Based on record review and director statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility staff do not maintain 15-minute sleep documentation for the infants enrolled in the toddler program. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/05/2023
Jan 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 01170(e)(1): Criminal Record Clearance:(e) All Individuals Subject to a Criminal Record Review Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 Shall Prior to Working, Residing…CCR 101170(e)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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