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Latest inspectionJanuary 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for CARMEL VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL from January 12, 2022 through January 9, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 22, 2023 and involved medication, with a due date of March 30, 2023.
Four later inspections, from June 7, 2023 through January 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
8
1 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
5
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
2
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92130
Compared to 12 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.63
Local median
0.37
0.63This provider
0.37Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
25%
Local median
11%
25%This provider
11%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
50%
Local median
33%
50%This provider
33%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.33
0This provider
0.33Local average
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.
Child's Records (b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 children's files reviewed did not contain a signed admission agreement. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101221(b)(6) - 101221(b)(6)
Official code
101221(b)(6)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Two daycare children have expired medication (Epi-Pens) at the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements: (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.(1) Events reported shall include the following:(C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interview with Director, the director failed to notify the Department of the unusual incident that occurred on 12/14/21 wherein the facility went into "lock down status" due to a police investigation at the adjacent middle school. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on LPA’s interview with Director, the director failed to notify the Department of the unusual incident that occurred on 12/14/21 wherein the facility went into "lock down status" due to a police investigation at the adjacent middle school. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
101223(a)(2) Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with the director, staff and parents, the director did not enforce the use of face masks/coverings on children as required by state mandate in January 2022. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report comments
Based on interviews with the director, staff and parents, the director did not enforce the use of face masks/coverings on children as required by state mandate in January 2022. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
101170(e)(2) Criminal Record Clearance: (e) 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:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's record review, observation and interview with director, a substitute staff member (S1) worked at the facility on 1/12/22 without being associated to the facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on LPA's record review, observation and interview with director, a substitute staff member (S1) worked at the facility on 1/12/22 without being associated to the facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.