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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MODESTO

3501 SAN CLEMENTE AVE., Modesto, CA 95356

Facility:
503603196
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:
140

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionOctober 22, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 29, 2025

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MODESTO from November 29, 2021 through October 22, 2025.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on October 22, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of October 27, 2025.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 95356

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.18

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.

View official report
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. Records reviewed revealed 4 of the 6 staff files reviewed had expired mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 27, 2025
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: Environmental health
Report finding
(a) California’s Action Level for lead in water at Child Care Centers is 5 ppb. (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. Testing results with fractional ppb readings of less than 0.5 ppb shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. (2) Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. (c) If testing indicates an Action Level Exceedance at any water outlet, the water from that outlet is deemed not safe to drink and an immediate response pursuant to section 101704 shall be required. This requirement was not met evidence by: Based on record review provided by licensee indicating (ALE) of 6.1 ppb in Room 1 sink faucet named outlet S (far left). These results indicate out of compliance over (ALE) 5.5 ppb, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
(a) California’s Action Level for lead in water at Child Care Centers is 5 ppb. (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. Testing results with fractional ppb readings of less than 0.5 ppb shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. (2) Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. (c) If testing indicates an Action Level Exceedance at any water outlet, the water from that outlet is deemed not safe to drink and an immediate response pursuant to section 101704 shall be required. This requirement was not met evidence by: Based on record review provided by licensee indicating (ALE) of...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 7, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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Medium concern: 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 observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in during inspection of the outside play area LPA observed a pile of wood that was almost as high as the outside fence and was accessible to children. LPA also observed rotten fruit on the ground, a garden that was not being maintained that could pose harm and/or threat to children. LPA also observed that tanbark needs to be added to the play structures to provide cushion under high areas. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 15, 2021
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)