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NATURE'S WAY MONTESSORI

3051 BROWNS VALLEY ROAD, Napa, CA 94558

Facility:
283010096
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:
36

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 12, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for NATURE'S WAY MONTESSORI from August 9, 2021 through May 12, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 17, 2024 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of October 18, 2024.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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
11

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 3 local median in 94558

Compared to 49 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.45
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
18%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.24

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
(d) When changing an infant's diapers, the following shall apply: (1) Each infant shall be diapered on a changing table This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff it was confirmed that children have had their diapers changed while outside in the play yard.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 7, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101428 - 101428
Official code
101428
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews it was revealed that the facility has operated out of ratio on multiple occassions.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 18, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5 - 101416.5
Official code
101416.5
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Infant Care Aide Qualifications and Duties. (b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on statements corroborating that unqualified staff were left alone with children on multiple occasions. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 22, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.3(b) - 101416.3(b)
Official code
101416.3(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Staff- Infant Ratios (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: statements from multiple staff observing staff out of ratio on mulriple occasions. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 22, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
Official code
101416.5(b)
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: Based on statements from staff interviews and LPA observations, multiple pieces of furniture were unsecured leaving one wobbly and one top heavy.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 22, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(g) - 101439(g)
Official code
101439(g)