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CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

2117 E. SUNSET AVE., Tulare, CA 93274

Facility:
543801822
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 inspectionOctober 24, 2024
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found

Summary

This summary covers three available inspections for CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL from November 16, 2021 through October 24, 2024.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 24, 2024 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of November 14, 2024.

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
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 93274

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
100%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
100%
Local median
23%

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.

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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Napping Equipment (b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Physical Plant - Type B: 101239.1(b)(5) - During todays facility inspection Licensing Program Analyst LPA Behatriz Gonzalez observed that many of the sleeping mats had exposed foam. LPA discused with acting director the consern of sanitary issues.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 14, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239.1(b)(5) - 101239.1(b)(5)
Official code
101239.1(b)(5)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Activities/Napping (c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There was only one teacher supervising 28 napping children 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 101230(c) - 101230(c)
Official code
101230(c)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sign In and Sign Out (b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There were four children who were not signed in today 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 101229.1(b) - 101229.1(b)
Official code
101229.1(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There was one teacher and one assistant supervising 28 children in attendance 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 101216.3(b)(1) - 101216.3(b)(1)
Official code
101216.3(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Acting Director had Staff #1 providing care and supervision to children as a fully qualified teacher without twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 16, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(c)(1) - 101216.1(c)(1)
Official code
101216.1(c)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant Directore had Staff #2 providing care and supervision to infants as a fully qualified infant teacher who has not completed three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 16, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.2(b)(1) - 101416.2(b)(1)
Official code
101416.2(b)(1)