MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA

260 W. ONTARIO AVENUE, Corona, CA 92882LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

10 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

April 8, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA
License number
Not listed
Location
260 W. ONTARIO AVENUE, Corona, CA 92882
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 77.5/100
Inspection record
10 inspections, last inspected April 8, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average77.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance0/100

21

Total Violations

Apr 8, 2025

Last Inspection

120

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Feb 13, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Jun 24, 2021
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (21)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintApr 8, 2025

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type AComplaintApr 8, 2025

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintApr 8, 2025

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintApr 8, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(b)(1)Type BComplaintApr 8, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.955(a)(4)Type BComplaintApr 8, 2025

(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintApr 8, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type AComplaintApr 8, 2025

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(2)Type AComplaintApr 8, 2025

(b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(b)(1)Type BComplaintApr 8, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.955(a)(4)Type BComplaintApr 8, 2025

(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintApr 8, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintApr 8, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(2)Type AComplaintApr 8, 2025

(b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)ComplaintApr 8, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(2)ComplaintApr 8, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintApr 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintApr 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(b)(1)ComplaintApr 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)ComplaintApr 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.955(a)(4)ComplaintApr 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA's safety grade?

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 77.5 out of 100.

How many violations does MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA have?

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA has 21 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA last inspected?

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA was last inspected on April 8, 2025.

Has MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA had any complaints?

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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