Montessori American School, Chula Vista CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Minor findings only

1 minor finding across 3 visits. Latest visit Feb 4, 2026, 1 finding.

Critical findings0 · Chula Vista median 0

21% of Chula Vista licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings0 · Chula Vista median 0

16% of Chula Vista licensed centers have at least one

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Feb 4, 2026Complaint investigationMinorStaff present before background check clearedCalifornia: Teacher-Child Ratio · Type BCorrection due Feb 4, 2026

“Based on analyst interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that more than two (2) classrooms were operating out of ratio by six (6) children for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes, which poses…”California CCLD inspector, Feb 4, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: San Diego
License number: 376701286
Date issued: Mar 23, 2017
Licensed capacity: 96 children

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Yolanda Alvarez

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Es Mas Opco, LLC

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Feb 4, 2026 · Complaint investigation

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3 recorded visits · 1 available finding.

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0Critical findings

0Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

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20262 visits · 1 recorded finding

Feb 4, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated1 finding
Teacher-Child Ratio
Minor
Based on analyst interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that more than two (2) classrooms were operating out of ratio by six (6) children for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated that they will modify the staff schedule and update break periods in order to avoid being out of ratio. Director stated that they will provide a copy of the updated schedule to the San Diego Regional Office by 02/04/2026.
Standard 101216.3(a) · Teacher-Child Ratio
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 4, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701286:2026-02-04:101216.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701286:2026-02-04:inspection
Feb 4, 2026Inspection
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Jan 23, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
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Jan 4, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101700.3
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, B outlet/drinking fountain is not used for drinking and/or food preparation tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The facility has made the outlet that tested with an ALE out of service and posted appropriate signage. Director said they will remediate and eventually remove the impacted outlet. The fixture is to be retested by a certified water sampler and a follow-up water sample must be taken following the protocol outlined in Written Directives, Section 101705. Director said that children in care are given alternative potable water, by using alternate outlets/bottled water/water cooler, while waiting to replace the outlet. Director said parents will be notified of the lead exceedances via email. Director stated the POC will be provided to the San Diego Regional Office no later than 02/03/2023 (within 30 days)
Standard 101700.3
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 3, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701286:2023-01-23:101700.3:1
Visit source ID
ca:376701286:2023-01-23:report
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Feb 4, 2026 · Complaint investigation

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