MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN MARCOS
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Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
9 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: CLOSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
July 2, 2025
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN MARCOS
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 800 WEST MISSION ROAD, San Marcos, CA 92069
- Status
- CLOSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
- Inspection record
- 9 inspections, last inspected July 2, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
26
Total Violations
Jul 2, 2025
Last Inspection
7
Capacity
Complaint History
2 complaint investigations on record.
2
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
4
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (26)
Director's confirmation that Child #1 was left behind, asleep in the classroom, for approximately 5 to 7 minutes during an evacuation prompted by a fire on the hillside behind the school. This is an immediate hazard to children in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Reporting Requirements. Upon the occurrence...of any of the events specified in (d)(1).. a report shall be made to the Department within the Department's next working day... Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Director informed LPA during an interview that she was unaware she was to report that a child was left behind during a fire evacuation on 1/14/21. This is a potential hazard to chidlren in care.
(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (3) Time of each 15-minute check
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (3) Time of each 15-minute check
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.
Alteration to Existing Buildings or New Facilities Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s).
Alteration to Existing Buildings or New Facilities Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s).
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN MARCOS's safety grade?
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN MARCOS 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 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN MARCOS have?
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN MARCOS has 26 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 22 serious, and 0 minor.
When was MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN MARCOS last inspected?
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN MARCOS was last inspected on July 2, 2025.
Has MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN MARCOS had any complaints?
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN MARCOS has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.