“Based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed, facility staff failed to ensure that medication was stored in a safe place inaccessible to children in care.”California CCLD inspector, Aug 26, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Montessori By the Sea LLC
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4Critical findings
1Serious findings
8Minor findings
0Severity N/A
Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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20264 visits · 11 recorded findings
Aug 26, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated2 findings
Standard 101226(e)(3)(B)
Serious
Based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed, facility staff administered medication to a child in care without first obtaining the required written authorization from the child’s authorized representative. 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 stated that the facility will ensure written authorization and instructions are obtained from a child’s authorized representative prior to administering any medication. The Director will review medication procedures with staff and provide training regarding medication authorization requirements. Proof of staff training, including a signed staff roster, will be submitted to LPA by 08/28/2026.
Standard 101226(e)(3)(B)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 28, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-26:101226(e)(3)(B):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-26:report
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Standard 101226(e)(1)(A)
Critical
Based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed, facility staff failed to ensure that medication was stored in a safe place inaccessible to children in care. Medication was put in the childs cubby accessible to children. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Director immediately corrected the deficiency by ensuring that all medications are placed in a designated secure location inaccessible to children. The Director will review medication storage requirements with all staff and ensure medications are properly stored at all times. Proof of staff training, including a signed staff roster, will be submitted to LPA by 8/27/26.
Standard 101226(e)(1)(A)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 27, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-26:101226(e)(1)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-26:report
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Aug 14, 2026Other visit3 findings
Standard 101416.5(b)
Minor
Based on LPA observation during the morning, the facility failed to maintain the required staff-infant ratio in the Nido 2 classroom. LPA initially observed one staff member supervising four infants. Shortly thereafter, two additional infants arrived. LPA also observed two staff members supervising eight infants in the outdoor area. An additional infant subsequently joined the group, resulting in nine infants being supervised by two staff members. The classroom did not have a gate or other barrier in place to prevent additional infants from entering the outdoor area. Nido 2 eventually had a total of 16 infants in attendance. The facility failed to ensure adequate staffing was available to maintain the required 1:4 staff-infant ratio as infants arrived and transitioned between the indoor and outdoor areas. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated the facility will ensure the required staff-infant ratio is maintained at all times, including during morning arrivals and transitions between indoor and outdoor areas. Director stated that she will review regualtion with all infant staff and develop a staffing plan to ensure adequate qualified staff are available for the number of infants in attendance. Director will submit a written statement to LPA describing the corrective measures implemented and confirming that staff have been informed of the staff-infant ratio requirements by the POC due date. Joelle Redding Annette Sutherland DATE: 08/14/2026 DATE: 08/14/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101416.5(b)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 19, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-14:101416.5(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-14:other
Standard 101170(e)(1)
Critical
Based on record and file review, staff S1 (employed August 5th) & S2 (employed July 2026) did not have fingerprint clearance on file (Guardian database).
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director sent staff to obtain livescan today. Site Director was reminded that staff may not return to work until a clearance is received. Joelle Redding Annette Sutherland DATE: 08/14/2026 DATE: 08/14/2026 Page: 3 of 4 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 FACILITY NUMBER: 376105193 VISIT DATE: 08/14/2026 DEFICIENCIES
Standard 101170(e)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 14, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-14:101170(e)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-14:other
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Standard 101161(a)
Minor
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by enrolling school-age children, although the facility is licensed to serve children ages 2.5 through 5 years. 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
Director will submit a written statement acknowledging and understanding the facility’s licensed capacity and age-range limitations pursuant to Title 22 Section 101161(a). Director will ensure that children outside the facility’s licensed age range are not accepted into care without prior approval from Licensing. Written statement will be submitted to Licensing by the POC due date. Joelle Redding Annette Sutherland DATE: 08/08/2026 DATE: 08/08/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101161(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-08:101161(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-08:report
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Aug 8, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated4 findings
Standard 101170(e)(1)
Critical
Based on record and file review, staff S1 (employed in 8/4/2025) did not have fingerprint clearance on file (Guardian database).
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director agrees to provide a written statement confirming that all individuals subject to criminal record clearance requirements will obtain the required clearance or exemption and be associated to the facility prior to working, residing, or volunteering at the facility. The written statement
Standard 101170(e)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-08:101170(e)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-08:report
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Standard 101170(e)(2)
Minor
Based on record and file review, S2's fingerprint is not associated to the facility. S2 was employed in August 2021.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director agrees to ensure all staff requiring criminal record clearance are properly associated to the facility prior to employment. Director will submit a written statement confirming S2 and that all current staff have been reviewed for proper clearance and association. Written statement will be submitted to LPA by the POC due date.
Standard 101170(e)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 10, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-08:101170(e)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-08:report
Standard 101216.1(b)(1)
Minor
Based upon record review. S1 was hired as a teacher with out teacher qulifications. 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
The Director will submit a written statement confirming her understanding of the teacher qualification regulations and will be submitted via email to LPA Annette.Sutherland@dss.ca.gov.
Standard 101216.1(b)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-08:101216.1(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-08:report
Standard 101216.3(a)
Minor
Based on observation and interviews, Facility has had multiple incidents when they were out of ratio which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Director will submit a written statement acknowledging her understanding that the facility must adhere to ratio regulations at all times, both indoors and outdoors. This statement will be submitted via email to LPA Annette.Sutherland@dss.ca.gov.
Standard 101216.3(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-08:101216.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2026-08-08:report
The state lists 5 findings; details for 4 are available.
Based upon observation there was a full bucket of mop water with disinfectant was accessible to children in care. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Correction was made during visit. Director will submit a written statement with a procedure plan in place to not have incident reoccur. Joelle Redding Annette Sutherland DATE: 07/16/2026 DATE: 07/16/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101238(2) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2026-07-16:101238(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2026-07-16:other
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Standard 101215.1(d)
Minor
Based on LPAs observation and staff interviews, the facility did no comply with the section cited about . During hours of operation, neither the child care center director nor designated substitute director was present at the facility. 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
Director shall ensure that the facility director or a designated qualified substitute director is present during all house of operating. Director will also submit a plan identifying the director and designated substitute director, including their qualification and schedule to the department by 7/20/26.
Standard 101215.1(d)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 20, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2026-07-16:101215.1(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2026-07-16:other
20252 visits · 2 recorded findings
Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded
Dec 3, 2025Complaint investigation · substantiated2 findings
Standard 101216.1b(1)
Minor
Based upon record review. S1 was hired as a teacher with out teacher qulifications. 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
The Director will submit a written statement confirming her understanding of the teacher qualification regulations and will be submitted via email to LPA Annette.Sutherland@dss.ca.gov.
Standard 101216.1b(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 5, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376105193:2025-12-03:101216.1b(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376105193:2025-12-03:report
Standard 101216.3(a)
Minor
Based on observation and interviews, Facility has had multiple incidents when they were out of ratio which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Director will submit a written statement acknowledging her understanding that the facility must adhere to ratio regulations at all times, both indoors and outdoors. This statement will be submitted via email to LPA Annette.Sutherland@dss.ca.gov.
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