MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN MARCOS

800 WEST MISSION ROAD, San Marcos, CA 92069CLOSED
D

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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

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

26

Total Violations

Jul 2, 2025

Last Inspection

7

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Sep 20, 2023
4 unsubstantiated
Mar 25, 2021
2 substantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (26)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type AJul 2, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Jul 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type BJul 2, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)(3)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

(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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)(3)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

(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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintAug 19, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101237(a)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

Alteration to Existing Buildings or New Facilities Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101237(a)Type BComplaintAug 19, 2024

Alteration to Existing Buildings or New Facilities Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s).

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)ComplaintAug 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)ComplaintAug 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)ComplaintAug 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101237(a)ComplaintAug 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101161(a)ComplaintAug 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)ComplaintAug 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)(3)ComplaintAug 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintAug 19, 2024

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 25, 2021

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 25, 2021

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.

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