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ORION MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1055 SOUTH MONROE STREET, San Jose, CA 95128

Facility:
434416974
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:
69

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionApril 3, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found

Summary

This summary covers three available inspections for ORION MONTESSORI SCHOOL from May 5, 2022 through April 3, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 3, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 4, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
3

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 5 local median in 95128

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
3
Local median
0.57

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
67%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
100%
Local median
47%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.5

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 LPA's observation and record review, S3 has been working at the facility since August 2024 without fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Civil penalty of $500 was assessed during the inspection.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 4, 2025
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: 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 records review, S1 is missing immunization in measles, S2 in pertussis, S4, S5 and S6 are missing immunizations in measles and pertussis which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 24, 2025
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)
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 records review, S4, S5, and S6 are missing TB test which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 24, 2025
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
Personnel Requirements (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, S1, S4, S5, and S6 are missing health screening which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
Official code
101216(g)(2)
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 owner's statement and record review, the facility did not complete the lead testing requirement by not having the drinking water and food preparation faucet tested for lead prior to January 1, 2023. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 6, 2023
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)
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, Staff #1 thru #5 are missing current proof of Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 6, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Staff #3 and #5 are missing health screening report and TB test. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 6, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
Official code
101216(g)(2)
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 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A child was found by a middle school student unattended on the curb located outside the gate of Monroe Middle School. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. An immediate civil penalty of $500 was assessed.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 6, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Criminal Record Clearance - 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:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Diana Lapustea has been working at the facility without fingerprint clearance. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. A civil penalty of $500.00 was assessed.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 6, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)