KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

867 SYCAMORE AVENUE, Vista, CA 92081LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

9 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 19, 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 3, 2026

Provider
KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
867 SYCAMORE AVENUE, Vista, CA 92081
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 66.3/100
Inspection record
9 inspections, last inspected November 19, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average66.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance0/100

34

Total Violations

Nov 19, 2025

Last Inspection

155

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Dec 31, 2024
2 substantiated1 citation
Nov 22, 2024
2 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (34)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(13)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(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: (13) A signed statement regarding their criminal record history as required by Section 101170(d).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(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: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(13)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(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(g)(1)Type AComplaintNov 19, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type AComplaintNov 19, 2025

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(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: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(13)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(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: (13) A signed statement regarding their criminal record history as required by Section 101170(d).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(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:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 31, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Aug 10, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Aug 10, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Aug 10, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BAug 10, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BAug 10, 2023

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BAug 10, 2023

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BAug 10, 2023

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BAug 10, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BAug 10, 2023

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL's safety grade?

KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 66.3 out of 100.

How many violations does KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?

KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 34 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 31 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL last inspected?

KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL was last inspected on November 19, 2025.

Has KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL had any complaints?

KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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