LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

8745 LA JOLLA SCENIC DRIVE N., La Jolla, CA 92037LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 19, 2026

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
LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
8745 LA JOLLA SCENIC DRIVE N., La Jolla, CA 92037
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 78.3/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected February 19, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average78.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing40/100
Compliance55/100

9

Total Violations

Feb 19, 2026

Last Inspection

174

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

0

Unsubstantiated

Oct 7, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Aug 16, 2024
2 substantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (9)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type AComplaintMar 27, 2025

Based on the information obtained during investigation interviews, observations, and pictures received is determined that child C1 was injured due to facility not providing adequate supervision on 3 incidents which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)ComplaintMar 27, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintMar 27, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type BComplaintMar 27, 2025

Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 10 staff members which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 27, 2025

Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation This was not met as evidenced by..... On 2/27/25 Child (C1) wandered away from the drop off area. which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care. child managed to open the chain linked fence, pass through a gated area, descend a flight of stairs, to reach and push open the security fence. Staff member (S1) intercepted the child at the gate door below, preventing any harm from occurring. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintMar 27, 2025

Based on investigation interviews, staff S1 used inappropriate discipline practices by withholding food from children. Although food was never withheld from a student for an entire meal, a student may need to wait until all the other children were finished or have it delay as a form of disciple which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 7, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 16, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 16, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL's safety grade?

LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 78.3 out of 100.

How many violations does LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?

LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 9 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL last inspected?

LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL was last inspected on February 19, 2026.

Has LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL had any complaints?

LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.

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