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INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

211 E. ARROW HWY, Claremont, CA 91711

Facility:
198011204
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:
48

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionFebruary 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 18, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL from June 14, 2022 through February 18, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on January 29, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 12, 2026.

Medication 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
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 6 local median in 91711

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.7
Local median
0.36

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
9%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.15

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA reviewed staff records and found that two (2) out of the four (4) staff files were found to have expired Mandated Reporting Training Certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 12, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (B) Each container shall have an unaltered label. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in medication was not in the orignial box which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 26, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(1)(B) - 101226(e)(1)(B)
Official code
101226(e)(1)(B)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of of the 4 staff files were found to have expired Mandated Reporting Training Certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 12, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections....... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Director interview, the child wandered away from the facility unsupervised for at least 2 minutes with no adult supervision. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). To receive safe, healthful ... This requirement was not met as evidence by:LPA conducted interviews with staff which indicated being left out of ratio and LPA reviewed records and observed staff alone with children who lacks the qualifications needed.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 6, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b)(1) - 101216.3(b)(1)
Official code
101216.3(b)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. 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. To receive safe, healthful ... This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA observed children being unsupervised inside the facility and running to restrooms and to obtain personal items, such as water bottles and backpacks.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 6, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. To receive safe, healthful ... This requirement was not met as evidence by: staff interviews confirming the use of sleeping sack and restricting arms of child and LPA observed and obtain photos.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 3, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101430(c) - 101430(c)
Official code
101430(c)