“Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to designate a fully qualified teacher to serve as the substitute director during the director’s absence.”California CCLD inspector, Jul 24, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
8findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit8with a plan or deadline only
4 citations are awaiting report review, so their types are not yet counted above. Everything above is quoted or counted from California CCLD records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.
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Montessori By the Sea LLC
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Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
Visits in the past 12 months
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20261 visit · 8 recorded findings
Jul 24, 2026Other visit8 findings
Standard 101224(a)
Minor
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain a working telephone on the premises. LPA called several times and went straight to voicemail . Staff representative confirmed there is no telephone on site for parents to call. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Director will ensure a working telephone is maintained on the premises and provide proof of compliance to Licensing by the POC due date.
Standard 101224(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 31, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:101224(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:other
Standard 101215.1(d)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Jul 31, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101215.1(d)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 31, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:101215.1(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:other
Standard 101221(a)
Minor
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain complete files for all children in care. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of Correction:
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Director will complete and maintain a current file for each child and submit proof to Licensing by the POC due date.
Standard 101221(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 31, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:101221(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:other
Standard 101160(a)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Jul 24, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101160(a)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 24, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:101160(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:other
Standard 101217(d)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Jul 31, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101217(d)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 31, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:101217(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:other
Standard 101170(e)(2)
Minor
Based on record and file review, S2's fingerprint is not associated to the facility. S2 was employed in 1/9/25.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The director stated that she will update the information herself through the Guardian website or submit form LIC 9182 to the Department no later than the close of business on 7/27/26. Joelle Redding Annette Sutherland DATE: 07/24/2026 DATE: 07/24/2026 Page: 6 of 6
Standard 101170(e)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 27, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:101170(e)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:other
Standard 101215.1(f)
Minor
Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to designate a fully qualified teacher to serve as the substitute director during the director’s absence. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The licensee will designate a fully qualified teacher to serve as substitute director during the director’s absence and ensure a qualified substitute director is present at all times. Documentation will be provided to Licensing by the POC due date.
Standard 101215.1(f)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 24, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:101215.1(f):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105099:2026-07-24:other
Standard 101161(a)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Jul 24, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
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