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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105232
Report Date: 01/07/2026
Date Signed: 01/07/2026 02:38:25 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:LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376105232
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
HEATHER A. DAVISFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:8745 LA JOLLA SCENIC DRIVE N.TELEPHONE:
(858) 999-0364
CITY:LA JOLLASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92037
CAPACITY: 162TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 162CENSUS: 100DATE:
01/07/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Saied Nakhai and Heather Davis TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 01/07/2026 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Samantha Clenista and Selina Siao conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection to add an infant program and to consolidate their existing license (376105007) into a single license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Facility Representatives, Saied Nakhai (CEO) and Heather Davis (Center Director). Facility is requesting to be licensed for 10 infants (6-24 months) in the Infant Care Room, 52 toddlers (18-36 months) in the Jellyfish, Octopus and Otter Room, and 100 preschoolers (2.5 to Kinder) in the Seahorse, Starfish, Whales and Sea Turtles Room. Hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Facility Representatives that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities to ensure their overall health and safety. When medications are on site, Director stated that they will be in red emergency bag located in both the upper and lower offices. A fully equipped first aid kit is located on the playground. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each room. All required licensing documents were observed posted in both offices. Children will be signed in and out via Procare.

LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for infants measured at 948.50 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 10 infants. Total indoor activity space for toddlers measured at 2,106 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 52 toddlers. Total indoor activity space for preschoolers measured at 3,634.75 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 100 preschoolers.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/07/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/07/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
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: LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105232
VISIT DATE: 01/07/2026
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LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, cribs, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Infant toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available inside and outside the classrooms via Brita filter water jugs and water cups/bottles required by parents/guardians to bring. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water on the property. Facility has an armed guard that is on the property during hours of operation. A waiver to request that this armed guard be present during the hours of operation shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Fire clearance was granted on 12/09/2025.

The infant room has low chairs that have belts on them for feeding, which have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair. The seats for the feeding chairs are made of washable, moisture-resistant material. There is a changing table within arms reach of a sink and has at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high. Facility Representatives are reminded that the diapering sink shall not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. There are six cribs (all of wheels) in the crib area, however is not separated from the activity space via 4ft. sound absorbing barrier. Sleep logs will be kept via Procare. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans (LIC9227) will be kept in a binder located in the classroom, and Facility Representatives were reminded that they have to be updated quarterly.

LPAs observed a total of 4 sinks, 2 toilets, 1 potty chair available for infant use. LPAs observed a total of 10 sinks and 6 toilets available for toddler use. LPAs observed a total of 13 sinks and 7 toilets available for preschool use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity for each program. There are separate staff restroom (one located on the upper and lower building). The isolation area for children who are ill will be the upper office and a restroom located next to the director’s office. Facility Representatives reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.



Facility provides only snacks. The kitchen area currently includes microwave, toaster, double sink, 2 dishwashers, oven and refrigerator. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
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: LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105232
VISIT DATE: 01/07/2026
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The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area for each program (infant, toddler and preschool). Fencing (via chain link, metal security fence) is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the designated infant playground measured at 549.45 sq. ft., which can only accommodate 7 infants at a time. A playground waiver to share the infant playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure). There are two toddler playground areas (Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 Playground) which in total measured at 2,106.82 sq. ft. which can only accommodate 28 toddlers at a time. A playground waiver to share the infant playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure). There are two preschool playground areas (Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 Playground) which in total measured at 11,980.14 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested 100 preschool children capacity. Shade is provided via trees, gazebos, pergolas, and patio covers. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on all the playgrounds. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by turf and rubber pour and play. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children. Facility Representatives were reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

Facility Representatives were reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.



This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPAs reviewed with Facility Representatives the LIC 311A, Records to be Maintained at the Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
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: LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105232
VISIT DATE: 01/07/2026
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LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations Facility Representatives and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPAs also informed Facility Representatives of the importance of checking for and removing recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/, and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Facility Representatives were informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

A notice of site visit was given to Facility Representatives and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director, Heather Davis.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/communitycare-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
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: LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105232
VISIT DATE: 01/07/2026
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The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
  • Install a barrier surrounding the crib area in the Infant Care Room to separate it from the activity space. Barrier should be at least 4ft. high and made of sound absorbing material.
  • Update arial facility sketch to include Infant Playground, identify upper and lower offices, and location of isolation area/restrooms
  • Update indoor facility sketch for Infant Care Room to reflect where the crib area is located.
  • Submit a waiver request to allow an armed guard on site.
  • Due to limited square footage for both the infant and toddler playgrounds, a playground waiver request to share the infant and toddler playground areas at staggered times to allow no more than 7 infants on the infant playground and no more than 28 toddlers on the Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 playground combined shall be submitted.

Facility Representatives understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2026
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