INTELLICHILDREN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE

212 WEST SAN MARCOS BOULEVARD, San Marcos, CA 92069LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

20 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

May 7, 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
INTELLICHILDREN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE
License number
Not listed
Location
212 WEST SAN MARCOS BOULEVARD, San Marcos, CA 92069
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
20 inspections, last inspected May 7, 2025
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

50

Total Violations

May 7, 2025

Last Inspection

20

Capacity

Complaint History

10 complaint investigations on record.

11

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

14

Unsubstantiated

May 7, 2025
3 unsubstantiated
May 8, 2024
4 unsubstantiated
Jan 25, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Aug 25, 2023
2 substantiated2 citations
Oct 27, 2022
2 substantiated2 citations
Oct 26, 2022
2 unsubstantiated
Oct 12, 2022
2 substantiated3 unsubstantiated2 citations
Sep 2, 2022
2 substantiated2 citations
Jul 29, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation
Sep 21, 2021
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (50)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 25, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 25, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 25, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(e)(4)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type AComplaintJan 5, 2023

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type AComplaintJan 5, 2023

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.3(b)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(b)(2)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

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)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

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)(3)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.3(b)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(e)(4)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(e)(4)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(b)(2)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

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 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

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 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(b)(2)Type BComplaintJan 5, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.3(b)ComplaintJan 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 27, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 27, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 12, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 12, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 2, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 2, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 29, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 21, 2021

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is INTELLICHILDREN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE's safety grade?

INTELLICHILDREN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE 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 INTELLICHILDREN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE have?

INTELLICHILDREN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE has 50 total violations on record, including 7 critical, 43 serious, and 0 minor.

When was INTELLICHILDREN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE last inspected?

INTELLICHILDREN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE was last inspected on May 7, 2025.

Has INTELLICHILDREN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE had any complaints?

INTELLICHILDREN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE has 10 complaint investigations on record, with 11 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 14 unsubstantiated.

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