HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

934 HERITAGE DRIVE, Ridgecrest, CA 93555LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

25 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 24, 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
HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
934 HERITAGE DRIVE, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 62.5/100
Inspection record
25 inspections, last inspected September 24, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average62.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

16

Total Violations

Sep 24, 2025

Last Inspection

90

Capacity

Complaint History

7 complaint investigations on record.

6

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

9

Unsubstantiated

Sep 24, 2025
2 substantiated1 citation
Aug 13, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Apr 30, 2025
3 substantiated5 unsubstantiated4 citations
Apr 9, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Mar 20, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Nov 26, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Jul 31, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (16)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 24, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BSep 18, 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(a)(3)Type BSep 18, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BSep 18, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Sep 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Sep 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(b)(2)Sep 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Sep 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintSep 18, 2025

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintSep 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(b)(2)Type BSep 18, 2025

(b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: (2) Results of a test for tuberculosis.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 30, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 30, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 30, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 30, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 31, 2024

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL's safety grade?

HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 62.5 out of 100.

How many violations does HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?

HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 16 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL last inspected?

HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL was last inspected on September 24, 2025.

Has HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL had any complaints?

HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 7 complaint investigations on record, with 6 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 9 unsubstantiated.

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