STERLING & BAMBINI MONTESSORI
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
28
Total Violations
Jan 8, 2026
Last Inspection
28
Capacity
Complaint History
4 complaint investigations on record.
4
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
5
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (28)
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.
(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.
§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.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
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.
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
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
(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.
(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.
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
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.
(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.
(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.
(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.
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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.
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.
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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.