MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL

123 SOUTH NAVARRA DRIVE, Scotts Valley, CA 95066LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

7 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 3, 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
MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
123 SOUTH NAVARRA DRIVE, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 62.5/100
Inspection record
7 inspections, last inspected January 3, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average62.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

46

Total Violations

Jan 3, 2024

Last Inspection

12

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Sep 22, 2023
1 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (46)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 22, 2023

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(g)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(c)(1)(A)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(a)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(b)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(c)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(A)ComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(c)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AComplaintMar 30, 2023

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type AComplaintMar 30, 2023

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(c)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(A)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AComplaintMar 30, 2023

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type AComplaintMar 30, 2023

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(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, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(c)(1)(A)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(c) To be a fully qualified infant care teacher, a teacher shall have the following: (1) Completion, with passing grades, of 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood or child development education at an accredited or approved college or university. (A) At least three of the units required in (c)(1) above shall be related to the care of infants or shall contain instruction specific to infants.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(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, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(g)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type AComplaintMar 30, 2023

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type AComplaintMar 30, 2023

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(g)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(b)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(b) A crib or portable -crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(c)(1)(A)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(c) To be a fully qualified infant care teacher, a teacher shall have the following: (1) Completion, with passing grades, of 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood or child development education at an accredited or approved college or university. (A) At least three of the units required in (c)(1) above shall be related to the care of infants or shall contain instruction specific to infants.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(A)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(a)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(b)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(b) A crib or portable -crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(a)Type BComplaintMar 30, 2023

(a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL's safety grade?

MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 62.5 out of 100.

How many violations does MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL have?

MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL has 46 total violations on record, including 10 critical, 36 serious, and 0 minor.

When was MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL last inspected?

MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL was last inspected on January 3, 2024.

Has MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL had any complaints?

MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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