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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105193
Report Date: 08/14/2026
Date Signed: 08/14/2026 01:55:55 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:
376105193
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ERICA ROCHAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:6551 SOLEDAD MOUNTAIN ROADTELEPHONE:
(858) 922-6714
CITY:LA JOLLASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92037
CAPACITY: 105TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 70CENSUS: 70DATE:
08/14/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:01 AM
MET WITH:Alexis VelasquezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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On 8/14/26 at 11:01 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced case management inspection in conjunction with another visit. During the inspection, LPA observed the facility operating out of ratio. Additionally, a review of the fingerprint clearance database indicated that two staff members, S1 and S2, did not have fingerprint clearances. LPA also observed that the Nido 2 infant classroom was intermittently out of ratio during the morning hours as infants arrived. Type A and Type B deficiencies are cited on the LIC 809D. A civil penalty was also assessed. LPA Annette Sutherland informed facility representative Alexis Velasquez that this report, dated 8/14/26, documents a Type A citation that shall be posted for 30 consecutive days, as the deficiency poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPA Annette Sutherland also informed facility representative Alexis Velasquez that a copy of this licensing report, dated 8/14/26, documenting a Type A citation must be provided to the parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to the parents/guardians of any newly enrolled children for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be maintained in each child’s file for verification. An exit interview was conducted with Alexis Velasquez. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided today. The Notice of Site Visit was observed posted and must remain posted for 30 days.
Joelle Redding
Annette Sutherland
DATE: 08/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2026
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 08/14/2026 at 01:17 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: 376105193

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/14/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
08/14/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101170(e)(1)

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CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE.
All individuals subject to a criminal record review ... 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 was not met as evidenced by:
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Director sent staff to obtain livescan today. Site Director was reminded that staff may not return to work until a clearance is received.
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Based on record and file review, staff S1 (employed August 5th) & S2 (employed July 2026) did not have fingerprint clearance on file (Guardian database).

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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: 08/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/14/2026


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Created By: Annette Sutherland On 08/14/2026 at 01:24 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: 376105193

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/14/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/19/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101416.5(b)

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Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Director stated the facility will ensure the required staff-infant ratio is maintained at all times, including during morning arrivals and transitions between indoor and outdoor areas. Director stated that she will review regualtion with all infant staff and develop a staffing plan to ensure adequate qualified staff are available for the number of infants in attendance.
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Based on LPA observation during the morning, the facility failed to maintain the required staff-infant ratio in the Nido 2 classroom. LPA initially observed one staff member supervising four infants. Shortly thereafter, two additional infants arrived. LPA also observed two staff members supervising eight infants in the outdoor area. An additional infant subsequently joined the group, resulting in nine infants being supervised by two staff members. The classroom did not have a gate or other barrier in place to prevent additional infants from entering the outdoor area. Nido 2 eventually had a total of 16 infants in attendance. The facility failed to ensure adequate staffing was available to maintain the required 1:4 staff-infant ratio as infants arrived and transitioned between the indoor and outdoor areas. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Director will submit a written statement to LPA describing the corrective measures implemented and confirming that staff have been informed of the staff-infant ratio requirements by the POC due date.


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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: 08/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/14/2026


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