“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) staff/teacher did not have a criminal record clearance prior to being in the intial presence at the child care facility which poses an immediate…”California CCLD inspector, Nov 13, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Michelle Olivares-Manning
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Lamorinda Montessori LLC
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20251 visit · 1 recorded finding
Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Critical
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) staff/teacher did not have a criminal record clearance prior to being in the intial presence at the child care facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director released staff to go and get fingerprinted (director took the staff). Director completed and took the staff to get finger printed and Director understands staff unable to return until clearance is granted. Director will write out a plan on how will ensure that prior to hiring and/or start date staff will have a criminal record clearance prior to being in the presence at the child care facility.
Standard 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 14, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073408292:2025-11-13:1596.871(c)(1)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:073408292:2025-11-13:inspection
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Sep 19, 2023Other visit
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The state lists 2 findings; details for 0 are available.
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Sep 19, 2023Inspection
5 findings
General Provisions and Definitions
Minor
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all staff have proof of immunity for measles and pertussis in their file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
By 10/19/2023 submit proof of immunity for measles and pertussis for all staff listed on LIC 859.
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1) · General Provisions and Definitions
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073408292:2023-10-06:1596.7995(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:073408292:2023-10-06:other
Criminal Record Clearance
Critical
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all staff have eligible fingerprint clearance prior to working in the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The director is aware staff is not allowed to return to work until staff has eligible fingerprint clearance. Please check Guardian or contact the Oakland office to verify clearance.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Staff will start the fingerprint clearance process. POC cleared during visit. Staff left the facility to complete the fingerprint process.
Standard 101170(e) · Criminal Record Clearance
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 20, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073408292:2023-09-19:101170(e):1
Visit source ID
ca:073408292:2023-09-19:other
Standard 1596.16(a)(1)
Minor
This requirement is not met as evidence by:
Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring the day care center water was tested for lead.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
By 10/19/2023 the licensee will schedule an appointment with a certified water sampler to test the water supply for lead. Please send proof of appointment to LPA. Once testing is completed, please submit the lead test packet to LPA, which includes lead test results, facility sketch, LIC 9275 form, and LIC 9276 form.
Standard 1596.16(a)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073408292:2023-10-06:1596.16(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:073408292:2023-10-06:other
Standard 101161(a)
Critical
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by operating within the capacity of 12, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 14 infants during today's visit.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The director will submit a written statement indicating how the facility will only operate within the capacity of 12, which is specified on the license.
Standard 101161(a)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 20, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073408292:2023-09-19:101161(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:073408292:2023-09-19:other
Infant Needs and Services Plan
Minor
Based on [(observation) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all infants up to 12 months of age has the LIC 9227 file in form,which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 3 infants sleeping on their stomach and 2 of 3 infants did not thave the LIC 9227 form in file.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
By 10/19/2023 submit copy of LIC 9227 form of all infants up to 12 months of age.
Standard 101419.2(b)(2) · Infant Needs and Services Plan
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073408292:2023-10-06:101419.2(b)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:073408292:2023-10-06:other
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Mar 24, 2023Other visit
No findings recorded
Mar 14, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Capacity Determination
Critical
The facility did not operate within the capacity of 12, which is specified on the license issued by the Department, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to the children in care. LPA observed 43 infants during today's visit.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The site administrator indicated he mailed an increase of capacity application in November 2022 but did not hear back from Licensing. The site administrator also stated the check submitted with the application was not cashed. By 03/15/2023 the facility will resubmit the increase of capacity application and pay required fees in person or will provide a copy of certified mail receipt to LPA.
Standard 101179(a) · Capacity Determination
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 15, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073408292:2023-03-14:101179(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:073408292:2023-03-14:other
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