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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LINDA MAR, INC.

1666 HIGGINS WAY, Pacifica, CA 94044

Facility:
410502913
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:
75

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionFebruary 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 19, 2026

Summary

This summary covers three available inspections for MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LINDA MAR, INC. from December 14, 2022 through February 19, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 23, 2024.

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
3

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 5 local median in 94044

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.67
Local median
0.57

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
67%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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.

Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having an uncleared fingerprint adult working in the facility with enrolled children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 23, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in testing for lead water before department due date od 1/1/2023 which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 22, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff left cleansers where children could access them which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 23, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 staff members did not have imminizations on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 23, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
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 5 out of 5 staff did not have Mandated Reporter Training of file.which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 23, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. 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 staff did not have a Health Screneing on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 13, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (g) A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 teachers did not have trascripts on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 23, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(g) - 101216.1(g)
Official code
101216.1(g)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 did not have health screneing on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 13, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)