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EDISON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

303 TWIN DOLPHIN DRIVE, Redwood City, CA 94065

Facility:
414004260
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:
45

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionApril 2, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2025

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for EDISON MONTESSORI SCHOOL from February 17, 2023 through April 2, 2025.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on January 10, 2024 and involved child guidance, with a due date of January 19, 2024.

Supervision 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
9

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 3 local median in 94065

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.78
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.31

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.

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Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(3) Personal Rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on information obtained, LPA determine allegation of staff handled child in rough manner is valid. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on information obtained, LPA determine allegation of staff handled child in rough manner is valid. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 19, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229(a)(1) Responsible for Providing Care and Supervision. 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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 9:20AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed child, C1, alone in bathroom area. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
At 9:20AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed child, C1, alone in bathroom area. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
101239(o)(1) Fixtures, Equipment and Supplies :(1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 9:22AM, Based on observations, LPAs confirmed accessible broken play equipment in the outdoor play yard. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
At 9:22AM, Based on observations, LPAs confirmed accessible broken play equipment in the outdoor play yard. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 6, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
Official code
101239(o)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 10:30AM., Based on record review, interviews and observations, LPA confirmed staff member, S1, present without proper facility association. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
Official code
101170(e)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 9:40AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed facility's carbon monoxide detector was not in operating condition. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code
1596.954
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 10:15AM., Based on interview and record review, LPA confirmed facility in not conducting or documenting emergency disaster drills every six months. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 22, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 9:10AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed an abundance of dust, debris and particle build-up behind dryer. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 22, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
Official code
101239(n)