KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

6639 BLAKE STREET, El Cerrito, CA 94530LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 25, 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
KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
6639 BLAKE STREET, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 66.6/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected July 25, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average66.6 / 100
Health100/100
Safety55/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance43/100

11

Total Violations

Jul 25, 2025

Last Inspection

57

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

4

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Aug 25, 2023
2 substantiated1 citation
Sep 9, 2022
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Oct 19, 2021
1 substantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (11)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintJul 25, 2025

(a)(3)Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights. (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. this requirement has not been met as evidenced by.. which poses an immediate risk to the children in care based on observation it was stated that a staff member was pinching the children in care violating children in care in a inappropriate manner as a form of discipline.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintJul 25, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)Type BComplaintJul 25, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)Type BComplaintJul 25, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintJul 25, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)ComplaintJul 25, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3ComplaintJul 25, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintJul 25, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintJul 25, 2025

(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements. Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. Based on LPA's interview with Director it was stated that Director was not aware she was required to notifiy CCLD of the positive test results based on the new county guildelines. It is noted that Director has reported in the past of all COVID positive and exposures to CCLD.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 25, 2023

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 9, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL's safety grade?

KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 66.6 out of 100.

How many violations does KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?

KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 11 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 10 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL last inspected?

KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL was last inspected on July 25, 2025.

Has KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL had any complaints?

KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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