ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

8 N SAN PEDRO RD, San Rafael, CA 94903LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

April 5, 2024

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
ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
8 N SAN PEDRO RD, San Rafael, CA 94903
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 93.3/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected April 5, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent93.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance55/100

9

Total Violations

Apr 5, 2024

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (9)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 29, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong conducted an unannounced case management visit to the child care center listed above. The purpose of the visit was to determine whether the lead water testing had been completed. During today’s visit, the LPA met the Director, Nico Mendoza. The director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. During today's visit, two toddlers and sixteen preschool-aged children were present in the center. Present in the center with fingerprint clearance included the director and two staff members. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. During today’s interview with the director regarding lead water testing, it was discovered that the center had not yet completed the lead water testing. The LPA observed the director applying for a grant from the State of California website to address the issue. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC did not complete testing prior to the deadline of 1/1/2023. LPA referred the director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Please refer to LIC 809D for today’s citation. A copy of today’s report and the center’s appeal rights were given to Nico Mendoza. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Nico Mendoza. SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 214005482 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/29/2024 Section Cited HSC 1597.16(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The lead water results and supporting documents, such as LIC 999, LIC 9275, and LIC 9276, must be submitted to the department by the above-due date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 142023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview with the director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 29, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong conducted an unannounced case management visit to the child care center listed above. The purpose of the visit was to determine whether the lead water testing had been completed. During today’s visit, the LPA met the Director, Nico Mendoza. The director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. During today's visit, two toddlers and sixteen preschool-aged children were present in the center. Present in the center with fingerprint clearance included the director and two staff members. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. During today’s interview with the director regarding lead water testing, it was discovered that the center had not yet completed the lead water testing. The LPA observed the director applying for a grant from the State of California website to address the issue. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC did not complete testing prior to the deadline of 1/1/2023. LPA referred the director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Please refer to LIC 809D for today’s citation. A copy of today’s report and the center’s appeal rights were given to Nico Mendoza. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Nico Mendoza. SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 214005482 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/29/2024 Section Cited HSC 1597.16(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The lead water results and supporting documents, such as LIC 999, LIC 9275, and LIC 9276, must be submitted to the department by the above-due date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 142023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview with the director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 29, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong conducted an unannounced case management visit to the child care center listed above. The purpose of the visit was to determine whether the lead water testing had been completed. During today’s visit, the LPA met the Director, Nico Mendoza. The director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. During today's visit, two toddlers and sixteen preschool-aged children were present in the center. Present in the center with fingerprint clearance included the director and two staff members. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. During today’s interview with the director regarding lead water testing, it was discovered that the center had not yet completed the lead water testing. The LPA observed the director applying for a grant from the State of California website to address the issue. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC did not complete testing prior to the deadline of 1/1/2023. LPA referred the director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Please refer to LIC 809D for today’s citation. A copy of today’s report and the center’s appeal rights were given to Nico Mendoza. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Nico Mendoza. SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 214005482 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/29/2024 Section Cited HSC 1597.16(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The lead water results and supporting documents, such as LIC 999, LIC 9275, and LIC 9276, must be submitted to the department by the above-due date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 142023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview with the director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.866(b)Type BComplaintFeb 29, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong conducted an unannounced case management visit to the child care center listed above. The purpose of the visit was to determine whether the lead water testing had been completed. During today’s visit, the LPA met the Director, Nico Mendoza. The director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. During today's visit, two toddlers and sixteen preschool-aged children were present in the center. Present in the center with fingerprint clearance included the director and two staff members. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. During today’s interview with the director regarding lead water testing, it was discovered that the center had not yet completed the lead water testing. The LPA observed the director applying for a grant from the State of California website to address the issue. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC did not complete testing prior to the deadline of 1/1/2023. LPA referred the director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Please refer to LIC 809D for today’s citation. A copy of today’s report and the center’s appeal rights were given to Nico Mendoza. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Nico Mendoza. SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 214005482 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/29/2024 Section Cited HSC 1597.16(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The lead water results and supporting documents, such as LIC 999, LIC 9275, and LIC 9276, must be submitted to the department by the above-due date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 142023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview with the director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintFeb 29, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintFeb 29, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.866(b)ComplaintFeb 29, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.866(b)Type BComplaintFeb 29, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong conducted an unannounced case management visit to the child care center listed above. The purpose of the visit was to determine whether the lead water testing had been completed. During today’s visit, the LPA met the Director, Nico Mendoza. The director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. During today's visit, two toddlers and sixteen preschool-aged children were present in the center. Present in the center with fingerprint clearance included the director and two staff members. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. During today’s interview with the director regarding lead water testing, it was discovered that the center had not yet completed the lead water testing. The LPA observed the director applying for a grant from the State of California website to address the issue. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC did not complete testing prior to the deadline of 1/1/2023. LPA referred the director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Please refer to LIC 809D for today’s citation. A copy of today’s report and the center’s appeal rights were given to Nico Mendoza. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Nico Mendoza. SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 214005482 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/29/2024 Section Cited HSC 1597.16(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The lead water results and supporting documents, such as LIC 999, LIC 9275, and LIC 9276, must be submitted to the department by the above-due date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 142023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview with the director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 29, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong conducted an unannounced case management visit to the child care center listed above. The purpose of the visit was to determine whether the lead water testing had been completed. During today’s visit, the LPA met the Director, Nico Mendoza. The director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. During today's visit, two toddlers and sixteen preschool-aged children were present in the center. Present in the center with fingerprint clearance included the director and two staff members. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. During today’s interview with the director regarding lead water testing, it was discovered that the center had not yet completed the lead water testing. The LPA observed the director applying for a grant from the State of California website to address the issue. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC did not complete testing prior to the deadline of 1/1/2023. LPA referred the director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Please refer to LIC 809D for today’s citation. A copy of today’s report and the center’s appeal rights were given to Nico Mendoza. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Nico Mendoza. SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 214005482 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/29/2024 Section Cited HSC 1597.16(a)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The lead water results and supporting documents, such as LIC 999, LIC 9275, and LIC 9276, must be submitted to the department by the above-due date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 142023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview with the director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Hanson Leong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/29/2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL's safety grade?

ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 93.3 out of 100.

How many violations does ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?

ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 9 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL last inspected?

ACQUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL was last inspected on April 5, 2024.

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