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A NEW WORLD OF MONTESSORI

101 SONORA AVENUE, Danville, CA 94526

Facility:
073408233
Type:
INFANT 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:
24

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJanuary 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 9, 2025

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for A NEW WORLD OF MONTESSORI from June 8, 2023 through January 14, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 14, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of January 21, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 3 local median in 94526

Compared to 29 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.86
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
71%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
71%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.1

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101416.5(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not mat as evidence by: Through record review it was found that on 1/5/2026 there were 5 infants present and signed into care with 1 teacher. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Report comments
Through record review it was found that on 1/5/2026 there were 5 infants present and signed into care with 1 teacher. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 21, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
Official code
101416.5(b)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (g) Furniture shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 3 cribs in the infant room that had chipped and peeling paint. One crib had peeling paint and tape on the railing that was lifting and one crib was broken. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(g) - 101439(g)
Official code
101439(g)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (i) There shall be a minimum of one hand washing sink to every 15 infants and one potty chair to every five infants being toilet trained. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed the sink was missing in the infant room. The diaper changing table is also located outside of arms reach where the sink had been. Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(i) - 101439(i)
Official code
101439(i)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Activities (A) Staff shall place infants up to 12-months of age on their backs for sleeping. (4) Infants with an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] that have Section C of the form completed and signed by an authorized representative shall be placed on their back when first laid down to sleep. In the event the infant changes position, the infant may remain in the alternative position. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Two infants enrolled in care under 1 year old, who are able to roll, have not initally been placed on their back to sleep. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101430(a)(3)(A)(4) - 101430(a)(3)(A)(4)
Official code
101430(a)(3)(A)(4)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
(h)Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessaible to children in care. This shall include, but not be limited to, incinerators, air- conditioning equipment, water heaters, and fuse boxes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: There is a storage shed in the yard that is not properly locked or made inacessable. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(h) - 101238.2(h)
Official code
101238.2(h)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants. In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply:Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: staff left infants unattened while opening the front door to receive children which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(1) - 101429(a)(1)
Official code
101429(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties. Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:staff left alone with infant did not meet the qualification requirements which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.2(b) - 101416.2(b)
Official code
101416.2(b)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Infant Care Personal Services. The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: infants have went home with soiled diapers and rashes which poses an immediate risk to children in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101428(b) - 101428(b)
Official code
101428(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Staff-Infant Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: One teacher and two aides were supervising 13 infants which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
Official code
101416.5(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (e) Each infant's bedding shall be used for him/her only. Such bedding shall be replaced when wet or soiled, or when the crib, mat or cot is to be occupied by another infant. (1) Bedding shall be changed daily, or more often if required by subdivision (e) above. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as infant bedding is not being changed daily, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439.1(e)(1) - 101439.1(e)(1)
Official code
101439.1(e)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there are several holes in the fence slats in the outdoor play yard, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 23, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment. 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 This requirement was not met as evidenced by: C1 was observed sleeping in a play yard instead of a crib which poses an immediate risk to the health a safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439.1(b) - 101439.1(b)
Official code
101439.1(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment. Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed C1 sleeping with a blanket and C2 sleeping with a small blanket with a toy attached which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439.1(f) - 101439.1(f)
Official code
101439.1(f)