Taproot Montessori Preschool, El Cajon CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

3 critical and 1 serious and 5 minor findings across 6 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jul 8, 2024. Latest visit Dec 3, 2024, 2 findings.

Critical findings3 · El Cajon median 0

11% of El Cajon licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings1 · El Cajon median 0

18% of El Cajon licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Jul 8, 2024InspectionCriticalBuildings and GroundsCalifornia: Type A+ 2 more findings from this visit: staff immunization records missing, staff without required training or…Correction due Jul 9, 2024

“Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one bottle of Lysol being accessible to children in the toddler bathroom, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in…”California CCLD inspector, Jul 8, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jun 28, 2024Other visitCriticalStaff present before background check clearedCalifornia: Teacher-Child Ratio · Type ACorrection due Jul 1, 2024

Jun 19, 2024Complaint investigationCriticalStaff present before background check clearedCalifornia: Teacher-Child Ratio · Type A+ 2 more findings from this visit: teacher qualifications and duties, building or grounds in poor repair or unsafeCorrection due Jun 20, 2024

9findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit9with a plan or deadline only

Everything above is quoted or counted from California CCLD records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

Read all 6 visits →

Provider details

HoursNot listedConfirm days with provider

Ages servedNot listedConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Licensed
County: San Diego
License number: 376105105
Date issued: Nov 3, 2022
Licensed capacity: 58 children

Fees, assistance & availability →Programs, services & policies →

About this provider

Provider profile

This provider has not supplied a description yet. Ask about their teaching approach, classroom routines, and what makes their program a fit for your child.

Classroom

Photo not provided

Outdoor area

Photo not provided

Learning spaces

Photo not provided

No provider photos have been supplied. These are labeled placeholders, not images of the facility.

A more useful tour

Ask about the program.
Ask about the record.

Bring questions about tuition and fit alongside the findings, correction evidence, and gaps in this record.

Build my tour questions →

Tuition & fees

Choose your needs to prepare a quote request. Rates have not been supplied by this provider.

Age groupCare schedule

Ask about age group · Full-time

Rate not provided

Care and schedule availability must be confirmed. Missing pricing does not mean care is free.

Full-time tuition: Not provided
Part-time tuition: Not provided
Drop-in rate: Not provided
After-school tuition: Not provided
Registration, deposits & other fees: Not provided

Understand your first month’s cost

Request tuition, required fees, deposit credit, and refund terms in writing. A deposit credited to tuition should not be counted twice. We cannot calculate a total without confirmed amounts.

Financial aid

Subsidy acceptance is not listed. Confirm assistance programs with the provider. Sibling discounts have not been provided.

Openings & waitlists

An opening is not a reservation. Confirm availability directly with the provider.

Ask about age group: availability not confirmed

Ask about your start date, classroom availability, waitlist fees, and when offers are made.

Programs & learning

Learning approach

Curriculum and teaching philosophy not provided.

Confirm age eligibility and availability with the provider.

Services & accommodations

Daily activity or program schedule

The daily schedule has not been supplied. Ask about arrival, meals, outdoor play, rest, learning activities, and pickup.

People, policies & environment

Director

Margarita Camargo

Licensee

Taproot, Inc

Ask about classroom staffing, parent communication, authorized pickup, sick-child policies, and planned closures.

Add these to your visit notes →

The parent briefing

Understand the record first.

Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Dec 3, 2024 · Complaint investigation

Findings recorded · read the visit below

6 recorded visits · 9 available findings.

1 visit indicates findings with missing details; expand the visits for reported versus available counts.
3 visits have conflicting outcomes or finding counts.

3Critical findings

1Serious findings

5Minor findings

0Severity N/A

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

Visits in the past 12 months

0 visits

Newest first, grouped by year. Expand a visit to read the findings.

No visits are available in this period. This does not establish an issue-free record.

Coverage, definitions & how to read this record →Open state record ↗

Older records · before Nov 6, 2023

Not included in the 36-month briefing.

Jun 7, 2023Other visit
No findings recorded
Jun 1, 2023Other visit
2 findings
Teacher-Child Ratio
Critical
Based upon LPA observation and sign in/out sheets, there were 32 preschool children with only two staff members (a third staff member was on site but in the bathroom) which is an immediate 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 they will notify the parents and update admission agreements to move two toddlers to the preschool classroom classroom, effective tomorrow 6/2/23 which will leave 12 toddlers enrolled. There will be two qualified staff members for the toddler classroom. In the preschool classroom there will be 3 teachers supervising no more than 36 preschool age children. Owner Nicole Hall will be at the facility to give breaks to teachers during operating hours. If anyone calls in sick, a teacher from the Jamul location will substitute. After 6/12/23 there will be two new teachers starting at the facility.
Standard 101216.3(a) · Teacher-Child Ratio
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 2, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105105:2023-06-01:101216.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105105:2023-06-01:other
Standard 1596.955(a)(3)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Jun 2, 2023. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 1596.955(a)(3)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 2, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105105:2023-06-01:1596.955(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105105:2023-06-01:other
The state lists 3 findings; details for 2 are available.
May 22, 2023Complaint investigation · substantiated
3 findings
Standard 101416.2(c)(1)(A)
Minor
Based upon LPA observation and staff record review, none of the three teachers present at time of inspection have completed units related to care of infants or toddlers which is 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
Owner Nicole Hall stated she will provide written plan or correction 6/5/23 via e-mail which will ensure that infant/toddler qualifications are met. Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov
Standard 101416.2(c)(1)(A)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 5, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105105:2023-06-01:101416.2(c)(1)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105105:2023-06-01:other
Standard 1596.955(a)(3)
Critical
Based upon LPA observation and sign/in out sheets, there were 16 toddlers with only 1 staff member in the playground area which is an immediate 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
Owner Nicole Hall stated she will provide a written plan to LPA Lane by 5/23/23 that will ensure that ratios are met. E-mail: Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov
Standard 1596.955(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 23, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105105:2023-05-22:1596.955(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105105:2023-05-22:report
Teacher-Child Ratio
Critical
Based upon LPA observation and sign in/out sheets, there were 33 preschool children with only two staff members which is an immediate 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
Owner Nicole Hall stated she will provide a written plan to LPA Lane by 5/23/23 that will ensure that ratios are met. E-mail: Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov
Standard 101216.3(a) · Teacher-Child Ratio
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 23, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105105:2023-05-22:101216.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105105:2023-05-22:report
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Oct 5, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded

Your tour, better prepared

Questions built from this daycare’s inspection record, plus the practical ones every tour should cover. Tick them off and note the answers as you go.

Loading questions…

Open the full tour plan

Inspection record overview

What inspectors found

Provider details

About this provider

Ask about the program.Ask about the record.

Tuition & fees

Rate not provided

Financial aid

Openings & waitlists

Ask about age group: availability not confirmed

Programs & learning

Services & accommodations

Daily activity or program schedule

People, policies & environment

Dec 3, 2024 · Complaint investigation

6 recorded visits · 9 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Teacher-Child Ratio

Recorded plan of correction

Standard 1596.955(a)(3)

Standard 101416.2(c)(1)(A)

Recorded plan of correction

Standard 1596.955(a)(3)

Recorded plan of correction

Teacher-Child Ratio

Recorded plan of correction

Your tour, better prepared

Nearby childcare providers

Parent reviews

Inspection record overview

What inspectors found

Provider details

About this provider

Ask about the program.Ask about the record.

Tuition & fees

Rate not provided

Financial aid

Openings & waitlists

Ask about age group: availability not confirmed

Programs & learning

Services & accommodations

Daily activity or program schedule

People, policies & environment

Dec 3, 2024 · Complaint investigation

6 recorded visits · 9 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Teacher-Child Ratio

Recorded plan of correction

Standard 1596.955(a)(3)

Standard 101416.2(c)(1)(A)

Recorded plan of correction

Standard 1596.955(a)(3)

Recorded plan of correction

Teacher-Child Ratio

Recorded plan of correction

Your tour, better prepared

Nearby childcare providers

Parent reviews

Ask about the program.
Ask about the record.

Ask about the program.
Ask about the record.