ICARE CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

2555 MOORPARK AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95128

Facility:: 434417124
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:: 83

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 9, 2025

Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 14, 2023

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for ICARE CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL from September 27, 2023 through May 9, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 9, 2025 and involved supervision, with a due date of June 2, 2025.

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

At a glance

Total inspections: 4
Recorded violations: 6
Higher-concern violations: 2
Repeated topics: 1

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 5 local median in 95128

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

Inspections with higher-concern violations

Inspections with recorded violations

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Facility condition

Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.

March 15, 2024May 9, 2025

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

May 9, 2025View official report

Facility condition

Report finding: Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as LPAs noted exposed nails, a broken ladder on children's equipment, and an insufficient amount of tan barks under the children's slide, all of which pose a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 16, 2025

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code: 101238.2(d)(2)

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 a record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as one teacher (S1) did not have a LIC 503 Health Screening form on file, and the director was unable to provide immunization records for another teacher (S2) during the visit. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by June 2, 2025

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code: 101216(g)(1)

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 a records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as 3 of the 6 children's files reviewed by LPAs did not contain medical assessments (physician reports), which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 23, 2025

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code: 101220(a)

March 15, 2024View official report

Facility condition

Report finding: Food Services: Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The facility did not provide the food stated on the menu. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 29, 2024

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101227(a)(6) - 101227(a)(6)
Official code: 101227(a)(6)

Staff-to-child ratio

Report finding: Teacher-Child Ratio: (a)There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The facility did not have a fully qualified teacher at all time observing and supervising children. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 29, 2024

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code: 101216.3(a)

Facility condition

Report finding: Preschool Program with Toddler Component: (a)(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The facility did not physically separate from physical areas and activities with preschool and toddler groups. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 29, 2024