SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1909 COLORADO AVENUE, Santa Monica, CA 90404LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 16, 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 1, 2026

Provider
SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
1909 COLORADO AVENUE, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 77.5/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected January 16, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average77.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance0/100

21

Total Violations

Jan 16, 2025

Last Inspection

97

Capacity

Complaint History

4 complaint investigations on record.

5

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

9

Unsubstantiated

Jan 16, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Nov 19, 2024
4 substantiated2 unsubstantiated5 citations
Oct 3, 2022
1 substantiated3 unsubstantiated1 citation
Nov 2, 2021
2 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (21)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(c)Type BComplaintSep 5, 2024

(c) The day care center shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person’s personnel record that is maintained by the day care center.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(c)Type BComplaintSep 5, 2024

(c) The day care center shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person’s personnel record that is maintained by the day care center.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintSep 5, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintSep 5, 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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintSep 5, 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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(1)ComplaintSep 5, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)ComplaintSep 5, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)ComplaintSep 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(11)ComplaintSep 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(c)ComplaintSep 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(1)Type AComplaintSep 5, 2024

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(i)(1)Type AComplaintSep 5, 2024

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintSep 5, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(11)Type BComplaintSep 5, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(11)Type BComplaintSep 5, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 3, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL's safety grade?

SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 77.5 out of 100.

How many violations does SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?

SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 21 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL last inspected?

SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL was last inspected on January 16, 2025.

Has SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL had any complaints?

SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 4 complaint investigations on record, with 5 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 9 unsubstantiated.

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