Greenhouse Montessori School, Visalia CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Serious findings on record

1 serious finding across 3 visits. Most recent serious finding: Sep 10, 2026. Latest visit Sep 10, 2026, 1 finding.

Critical findings0 · Visalia median 0

16% of Visalia licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings1 · Visalia median 0

30% of Visalia licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Sep 10, 2026InspectionSeriousFixtures, Furniture, Equipment and SuppliesCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Sep 25, 2026

“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed, thumb tacks, push pin needles, 1 box cutter, bottle of roll on ink, permanent markers, white out pen, 2 bottle of lysol wipes , batteries in…”California CCLD inspector, Sep 10, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Tulare
License number: 540405030
Date issued: Sep 22, 1987
Licensed capacity: 150 children

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Clancy, Nina

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Greenhouse Montessori School, Inc.

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection

Findings recorded · read the visit below

3 recorded visits · 1 available finding.

0Critical findings

1Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

1 visit

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20261 visit · 1 recorded finding

Sep 10, 2026Inspection1 finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
Serious
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed, thumb tacks, push pin needles, 1 box cutter, bottle of roll on ink, permanent markers, white out pen, 2 bottle of lysol wipes , batteries in unlocked drawers, adult scissors, and a 10 inch carving knife in the bottom of an unlocked drawer, 12 picnic benches with chipped paint which poses 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
Director reported they will install child safety lock, or remove items from drawers and cabinets or move items to a location that is out of reach from children in care. DIrector will cover all bench seats and tables with covers. Director to provide verification of corrections by POC due date.
Standard 101239(o)(1) · Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 25, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:540405030:2026-09-10:101239(o)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:540405030:2026-09-10:inspection
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Aug 3, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded
Jul 19, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Jul 25, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Jul 13, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
May 5, 2022Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Critical
This requirement was not met as evidenced by Director self reporting incident. On 4/22/2022, Child #1 walked out of his classroom and exited the building through the front entrance door unsupervised. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
On 4/25/2022, Co-Directors held an all staff meeting. An action plan includes the following; A bell has been placed on classroom #1 door to alert staff. Staff reviewed rules of leaving the classroom with all 5 classrooms. Children are handed to parents, no crossing the "red line". Improve communication between staff. All staff are to review the CCL video SUPERVISING CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE CENTERS. Director is to submit a signed staff roster as evidence that ALL staff have reviewed the CCL video by May 13, 2022. An immediate $500 Zero Tolerance penalty is being assessed today.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 6, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:540405030:2022-05-05:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:540405030:2022-05-05:other

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Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection

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