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CHILD UNIQUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, THE

2226 ENCINAL AVENUE, Alameda, CA 94501

Facility:
013414800
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
30

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionFebruary 7, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 7, 2025

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for CHILD UNIQUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, THE from February 22, 2023 through February 7, 2025.

Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on October 19, 2023 and involved environmental health, with a due date of November 30, 2023.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 94501

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.22

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing Written Directive: A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on center records water supply C1 (in the primary two classroom) and E1 (outside in the main yard) tested above 5.5 ppb which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision- No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and reviewed evidence the center has had unqualified staff providing care to the children, which is an immediate danger to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records Brionna Acker and Jasmin Zafra have been in the center with the children in care without a criminal record clearance, which poses an immediate danger to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
Official code
101170(e)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sign In and Sign Out- The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above only 11 children out of 24 were signed for the day which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 1, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(b) - 101229.1(b)
Official code
101229.1(b)