STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI

821 STERLING PARKWAY, Lincoln, CA 95648LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 8, 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
STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI
License number
Not listed
Location
821 STERLING PARKWAY, Lincoln, CA 95648
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected January 8, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

28

Total Violations

Jan 8, 2026

Last Inspection

28

Capacity

Complaint History

4 complaint investigations on record.

4

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

5

Unsubstantiated

Jul 2, 2025
2 substantiated2 citations
May 19, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Feb 6, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Oct 10, 2024
2 substantiated3 unsubstantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (28)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type AComplaintJan 8, 2026

Based on interview and record review, LPA determined that an adult driver (A1) transporting children for the facility did not have a valid criminal background clearance to work in a child care center. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type AComplaintJan 8, 2026

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type AComplaintJan 8, 2026

§1596.8662 (b) (1)   Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion (b) (1)   On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)ComplaintJan 8, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)ComplaintJan 8, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type AComplaintJan 8, 2026

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to an aide supervising 16 children alone without the presence of a teacher. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)Type AComplaintAug 20, 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 32Page 2 Per Facility representative younger infants bring their own bottles, food and formula and they are stored in their cubbies and older infants are provided table food according to the menu provided by the facility. Menus are posted on the parent board upon entrance of the facility once a month. In the caterpillar classroom (2-3 years old) LPAs observed cleaning supplies stored in a high cabinet out of reach of children. LPAs observed a filtered water container and cups available for children. Children in this classroom are offered breakfast, lunch and a snack by the facility. There is a restroom in the classroom which contained one sink and one toilet. Per Facility Representative, the infant program uses the preschool yard for outdoor play. Per Facility Representative, the infant program has been using this yard for a few years. There is a yard at the front of the facility which was previously used by the infants but per facility representative, is not being used due to it not being approved for use by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). LPAs informed Director that a waiver or prior approval from CCLD is required any time there is a change in the physical plant for a facility- A type B citation will be issued. During the inspection LPAs observed preschool children entering the Tiny Tots classroom to access the play yard. Per Director, that is the only way to access play yard. LPAs informed Director that each licensed component shall be physically separate from each other. A type B citation will be issued. LPAs reviewed children's records. Two out of three children's records were missing the physician report and the individual feeding plan. All three files reviewed did not have the 15 minute sleep log. LPAs reviewed staff files. Staff files did not contain the child care provider training certificate. At least one staff

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintAug 20, 2025

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintAug 20, 2025

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)Type AComplaintAug 20, 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 32Page 2 Per Facility representative younger infants bring their own bottles, food and formula and they are stored in their cubbies and older infants are provided table food according to the menu provided by the facility. Menus are posted on the parent board upon entrance of the facility once a month. In the caterpillar classroom (2-3 years old) LPAs observed cleaning supplies stored in a high cabinet out of reach of children. LPAs observed a filtered water container and cups available for children. Children in this classroom are offered breakfast, lunch and a snack by the facility. There is a restroom in the classroom which contained one sink and one toilet. Per Facility Representative, the infant program uses the preschool yard for outdoor play. Per Facility Representative, the infant program has been using this yard for a few years. There is a yard at the front of the facility which was previously used by the infants but per facility representative, is not being used due to it not being approved for use by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). LPAs informed Director that a waiver or prior approval from CCLD is required any time there is a change in the physical plant for a facility- A type B citation will be issued. During the inspection LPAs observed preschool children entering the Tiny Tots classroom to access the play yard. Per Director, that is the only way to access play yard. LPAs informed Director that each licensed component shall be physically separate from each other. A type B citation will be issued. LPAs reviewed children's records. Two out of three children's records were missing the physician report and the individual feeding plan. All three files reviewed did not have the 15 minute sleep log. LPAs reviewed staff files. Staff files did not contain the child care provider training certificate. At least one staff

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Aug 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type BAug 8, 2025

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type BAug 8, 2025

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type BAug 8, 2025

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AAug 8, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AAug 8, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Aug 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type BAug 8, 2025

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Aug 8, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 2, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 2, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSSTAFFING101225(c)Jun 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101225(c)Type BJun 19, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not being able to access staff licensing records during LPA's visit. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101225(c)Type BJun 19, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not being able to access staff licensing records during LPA's visit. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 10, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 10, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI's safety grade?

STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI have?

STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI has 28 total violations on record, including 19 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI last inspected?

STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI was last inspected on January 8, 2026.

Has STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI had any complaints?

STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI has 4 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 5 unsubstantiated.

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