LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI

1215 CHANTICLEER AVE., Santa Cruz, CA 95062LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 2, 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
LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI
License number
Not listed
Location
1215 CHANTICLEER AVE., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 89.5/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected December 2, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good89.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance80/100

5

Total Violations

Dec 2, 2024

Last Inspection

50

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

0

Unsubstantiated

Dec 2, 2024
2 substantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (5)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 2, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 2, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.2(a)(4)ComplaintOct 16, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.2(a)(4)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2024

The center's designated isolation area for sick children is the office , however there were times the children were isolated in the classroom when they become ill. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.2(a)(4)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2024

The facility did not notify Licensing of the changes in their hours of operation. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights to children in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI's safety grade?

LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 89.5 out of 100.

How many violations does LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI have?

LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI has 5 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 5 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI last inspected?

LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI was last inspected on December 2, 2024.

Has LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI had any complaints?

LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.

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