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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 372001190
Report Date: 04/27/2026
Date Signed: 04/27/2026 11:29:37 AM

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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 CENTER, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
372001190
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JANET DELA CRUZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:740 PINE AVENUETELEPHONE:
(442) 333-9359
CITY:CARLSBADSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92008
CAPACITY: 71TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 71CENSUS: 20DATE:
04/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Janet DeLa CruzTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 04/27/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jennifer Irving and Saraliz Velando conducted a case management inspection at the facility for an unrelated visit.

LPAs met with Director, Janet DeLa Cruz, and discussed staff background clearance requirements. During this visit, there were spiders observed on the playground slide, broken pieces on the playhouse, a rusted, broken lunch table in the playground area, and a metal wire snap mouse trap in the director's office.

During a review of the Guardian background check system in March 2026, LPA, Jennifer Irving identified that Staff #2 (S2), who has been employed at the facility since 9/2024, does have a fingerprint clearance. However, S2 was not associated to the facility from 9/2024 to 3/2026.

Type B deficiency is cited on LIC 809D in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12. A civil penalty of $500 will be assessed. See form LIC421BG.

An exit interview was conducted with the Director, Janet DeLa Cruz. A copy of this report, LIC 809D, and appeal rights were provided. A Notice of Site Visit was observed posted and shall remain posted for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jennifer Irving
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026
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: Jennifer Irving On 04/27/2026 at 09:55 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 CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 372001190

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
04/27/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101170(e)(1)

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 Criminal Record Clearance
All individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption and be associated to the facility prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed child care center.
The requirement was not met as evidence by:
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The deficiency was corrected during the visit on 3/5/26. The director, Janet DeLa Cruz completed and signed LIC 9182 to associate S2 to the facility. Staff #2 (S2) is associated to the facility in the Guardian system as of 3/19/26.
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The licensee did not ensure that Staff #2 (S2), employed at the facility since 9/2024, is associated to the facility in the Guardian
system. Based on file review, S2 was not associated from 3/2024 to 3/2026 to the facility. This posed a potential risk to the health and safety of persons in care.
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Type B
05/04/2026
Section Cited
CCR101238(a)(1)

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Buildings and Grounds (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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The director stated that they will remove the spider from the outdoor play area immediately and ensure the area is free from hazards. The director stated that they will conduct weekly inspections of the outdoor space prior to use to identify and address potential risks. The director
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Based on observation of the Outdoor play area, there was a spider under a preschool slide. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. This posed a potential risk to the health and safety of persons in care.
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shall provide proof of correction to the Department by 5/4/2026.
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:
Jennifer Irving
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026


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Created By: Jennifer Irving On 04/27/2026 at 10:25 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 CENTER, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 372001190

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/04/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)

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Buildings and Grounds The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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The director stated they will remove/replace the broken lunch table, and broken playhouse. The director also stated she will shall remove the metal wire snap mouse trap.and will submit proof to the Department by 5/4/2026.
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Based on observation of the Outdoor play area, there was a broken/rusty lunch table, broken playhouse, and a metal wire snap mouse trap in the director's office that is accessible to children. This posed a potential risk to the health and safety of persons 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:
Jennifer Irving
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026


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