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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105099
Report Date: 07/24/2026
Date Signed: 07/24/2026 01:37:08 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:MONTESSORI BY THE SEAFACILITY NUMBER:
376105099
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SONIA BAEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:743 PROSPECT STREETTELEPHONE:
(858) 922-6714
CITY:LA JOLLASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92037
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: DATE:
07/24/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Jennifer GarciaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On 7/24/26 at 11:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced case management–deficiencies inspection to address deficiencies identified during the course of another investigation. During the inspection, LPA met with facility representative Jennifer Garcia. LPA observed Staff 1 (S1), who was not associated with the facility. A review of the fingerprint database Guardian confirmed that S1’s fingerprint clearance was not associated with the facility. LPA also determined that the facility did not have a qualified substitute director designated during the director’s absence. LPA observed that the facility license and other required documents were not posted in a prominent, publicly accessible location. Upon arrival, LPA called the facility telephone number on file several times; however, the calls went directly to voicemail. The facility did not have a working telephone for parents to call the facility. Additionally, staff files were unavailable for review. Several children’s files were incomplete, and files were not available for some children present. LPA also observed an enrolled school-age child present at the preschool, although the facility is licensed to serve children ages 2.5 through 5 years. Child 1 (C1) was 6 years old.

Type B deficiencies and civil penalties were cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with facility representative Jennifer Garcia. Appeal Rights and a Notice of Site Visit were provided. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days.

Joelle Redding
Annette Sutherland
DATE: 07/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/24/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Created By: Annette Sutherland On 07/24/2026 at 11:15 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105099

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/24/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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(f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety.

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The licensee will designate a fully qualified teacher to serve as substitute director during the director’s absence and ensure a qualified substitute director is present at all times. Documentation will be provided to Licensing by the POC due date.

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Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to designate a fully qualified teacher to serve as the substitute director during the director’s absence. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited
CCR101160(a)

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Posting of License(a) The license shall be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible location in the center.

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The licensee will post the facility license in a prominent, publicly accessible location within the center and submit photographic proof to Licensing by the POC due date.
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility license was not posted in a prominent, publicly accessible location within the center. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Annette Sutherland
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2026


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Created By: Annette Sutherland On 07/24/2026 at 11:40 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105099

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/31/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101224(a)

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Telephones (a) All child care centers shall have working telephone service on the premises.

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The Director will ensure a working telephone is maintained on the premises and provide proof of compliance to Licensing by the POC due date.

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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain a working telephone on the premises. LPA called several times and went straight to voicemail . Staff representative confirmed there is no telephone on site for parents to call. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
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Type B
07/31/2026
Section Cited
CCR101217(d)

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personnel records (d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review.

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The Director will maintain complete staff files at the facility and submit proof to Licensing by the POC due date.
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain staff files at the facility for review. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Annette Sutherland
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2026


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Created By: Annette Sutherland On 07/24/2026 at 11:55 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105099

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/31/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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Child's Records. (a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

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The Director will complete and maintain a current file for each child and submit proof to Licensing by the POC due date.
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to maintain complete files for all children in care. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of Correction:
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07/24/2026
Section Cited
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Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status. (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

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The Director will immediately discontinue care for children outside the facility’s licensed age range and submit proof to Licensing by the POC due date.
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by enrolling school-age children, although the facility is licensed to serve children ages 2.5 through 5 years. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Annette Sutherland
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2026


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Created By: Annette Sutherland On 07/24/2026 at 12:57 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105099

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/27/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE.
All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to...shall prior to working,..Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance ...
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The director stated that she will update the information herself through the Guardian website or submit form LIC 9182 to the Department no later than the close of business on 7/27/26.
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Based on record and file review, S2's fingerprint is not associated to the facility. S2 was employed in 1/9/25.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Annette Sutherland
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2026


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