Level Up Montessori - Milpitas, Milpitas CA: inspection record

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Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

2 critical and 1 minor findings across 6 visits. Most recent critical finding: Sep 18, 2026. Latest visit Sep 29, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings2 · Milpitas median 0

11% of Milpitas licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings0 · Milpitas median 0

11% of Milpitas licensed centers have at least one

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Sep 18, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalStaff present before background check clearedCalifornia: Teacher-Child Ratio · Type ACorrection due Sep 21, 2026

“This requirement is not met as evidenced by, On 8/24/2026, from 5 pm to 5:30pm, there were 2 staff members, 2 toddlers and 21 preschool children.”California CCLD inspector, Sep 18, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jul 1, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalStaff present before background check clearedCalifornia: Teacher-Child Ratio · Type A+ 1 more finding from this visit: limitations on capacity and ambulatory…Correction due Jul 2, 2026

3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Santa Clara
License number: 435700770
Date issued: May 5, 2025
Licensed capacity: 92 children

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Level Up Montessori Milpitas LLC

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

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Sep 29, 2026 · Other visit

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6 recorded visits · 3 available findings.

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2Critical findings

0Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

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20265 visits · 3 recorded findings

Sep 29, 2026Other visit
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Sep 18, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated1 finding
Standard 101216.3(a)
Critical
This requirement is not met as evidenced by, On 8/24/2026, from 5 pm to 5:30pm, there were 2 staff members, 2 toddlers and 21 preschool children. On 8/26/2026, from 5 pm to 5:30pm, there were 2 staff members, 3 toddlers and 18 preschool children. On 8/27/2026, from 5 pm to 5:30pm, there were 2 toddlers and 19 preschool children. On 7/1/2026, the licensee was cited for section 101216.3 (a) with a Type A deficiency. This posed an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Previous plan of correction (POC), received on 7/17/2026, was discussed with the licensee. One of the statements mentioned that - director verifies ratios at the start of each shift and at each transition and maintains a daily ratio log that is available to the licensing analyst upon request….. When LPA asked for copies of the “daily ratio log,” the licensee was not able to provide. LPA and the licensee / director agreed that the licensee will provide an updated POC on or before the POC due date. The POC includes staff schedules and training, maintaining qualified floaters, and updated daily ratio log. LPA provided guidance on the following, 1. Best Practices for Scheduling Breaks and Floaters, because ratios must be maintained even when teachers take lunch breaks, your staffing plan should include a "floater" or relief staff member to cover short rests. 2. Best Practices - Mixed-Age Groups: If your facility combines age groups, your staffing ratio must be calculated based on the youngest child in that group. 3. Review the Teacher-to-Child Ratios in Child Care Centers video https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/teacher-child-ratios-in-child-care-centers/ 4. What Is a Civil Penalty? https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/what-is-a-civil-penalty/ Jason Jang Manel Estoesta DATE: 09/18/2026 DATE: 09/18/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101216.3(a)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 21, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:435700770:2026-09-18:101216.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:435700770:2026-09-18:other
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Jul 14, 2026Other visit
Report details unavailable
The state lists 1 findings; details for 0 are available.
Missing or pending details are not evidence of no findings.
Jul 1, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated2 findings
Standard 101216.3(a)
Critical
This requirement is not met as evidenced by, On 4/7/2026 at 11:44 am, during an indoor activity at one of the preschool classroom areas, Staff 5 (S5) was supervising 22 preschool children. This poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
LPA Estoesta advised the licensee /director to develop a plan of correction (POC) and the POC submit proof to the Oakland Child Care Regional Office via mail only on or before the POC due date. LPA and the Director discussed the POC, that it shall describe how it will bring their facility into compliance, and it must be measurable and verifiable. It included, but not limited to, updating and maintaning records, staff training and meetings, family engagement documentation. The director will update the facility's staffing plan that strictly adhere to state-mandated staff-to-child ratios and qualification requirements, and will mail a copy to the child care Regional Office. LPA provided guidance on the following, 1. Best Practices for Scheduling Breaks and Floaters, because ratios must be maintained even when teachers take lunch breaks, your staffing plan should include a "floater" or relief staff member to cover short rests. 2. Best Practices - Mixed-Age Groups: If your facility combines age groups, your staffing ratio must be calculated based on the youngest child in that group. 3. Review the Teacher-to-Child Ratios in Child Care Centers video https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/teacher-child-ratios-in-child-care-centers/ 4. What Is a Civil Penalty? https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/what-is-a-civil-penalty/ LPA recommended to the Director that the licensee can register to the CCLD's Technical Support Program (TSP) which is FREE, voluntary, and a non-enforcement service of Community CareLicensing to assist childcare providers experiencing compliance challenges. LPA also provided a copy of the CHILD CARE ADVOCATE PROGRAM flyer to the director.
Standard 101216.3(a)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 2, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:435700770:2026-07-01:101216.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:435700770:2026-07-01:other
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Standard 101161(a)
Minor
This requirement is not met as evidenced by, Based on the reviewed records that Child 1, 2 and 3 (C1, C2 and C3) were admitted and enrolled before C1, C2 and C3 turned 18 months old. The facility is licensed to serve preschool children (ages 2 years to 6 years old), and 18 months and 36 months of age in the toddler program. This poses a potential risk to health, safety or personal rights to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
LPA Estoesta advised the licensee /director to develop a plan of correction (POC) and the POC submit proof to the Oakland Child Care Regional Office via mail only on or before the POC due date. LPA and the Director discussed the POC, that it shall describe how it will bring their facility into compliance, and it must be measurable and verifiable. It included, but not limited to, updating and maintaning records, staff training and meetings, and family engagement documentation. The licensee will submit a written statement that the licensee understands the licensed child care age limits, capacities, and staff ratios are strictly regulated by department, and that to review the full Title 22 compliance guidelines on the section cited. The written statement will be mailed to the child care regional office. LPA recommended to the Director that the licensee can register to the CCLD's Technical Support Program (TSP) which is FREE, voluntary, and a non-enforcement service of Community CareLicensing to assist childcare providers experiencing compliance challenges. LPA also provided a copy of the CHILD CARE ADVOCATE PROGRAM flyer to the director. Jason Jang Manel Estoesta DATE: 07/01/2026 DATE: 07/01/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101161(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:435700770:2026-07-14:101161(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:435700770:2026-07-14:other
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Jun 16, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

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Sep 29, 2026 · Other visit

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