Redwood City · Licensed center
Edison Montessori School
- Medium center, licensed for 45 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 5 licensing inspections since February 2023.
Of the 98 Bay Area centers with 5 licensing inspections, 11% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 20% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Nov 2, 20231 citation
“101229(a)(1) Responsible for Providing Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 9:20AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed child, C1, alone in bathroom area. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101229(a)(1)
Sep 28, 20231 citation
“101239(o)(1) Fixtures, Equipment and Supplies :(1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 9:22AM, Based on observations, LPAs confirmed accessible broken play equipment in the outdoor play yard. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101239(o)(1)
Feb 17, 20234 citations
“(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 10:30AM., Based on record review, interviews and observations, LPA confirmed staff member, S1, present without proper facility association. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101170(e)
“Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 9:40AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed facility's carbon monoxide detector was not in operating condition. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
HSC 1596.954
“(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 10:15AM., Based on interview and record review, LPA confirmed facility in not conducting or documenting emergency disaster drills every six months. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101174(d)
“(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 9:10AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed an abundance of dust, debris and particle build-up behind dryer. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101239(n)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- April 2, 2025
- On file
- 5 visits since February 2023 — 2 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 10:30AM., Based on record review, interviews and observations, LPA confirmed staff member, S1, present without proper facility association. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
· February 17, 2023
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 2, 2023
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B
101229(a)(1) Responsible for Providing Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 9:20AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed child, C1, alone in bathroom area. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Oct 2023 Complaint 1 of 3 allegations substantiated
Complaint · October 24, 2023
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Staff member handled daycare child in a rough manner.
Unsubstantiated
- Staff withheld food from children as a form of discipline.
- Staff member yells at daycare children.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B
101223(a)(3) Personal Rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on information obtained, LPA determine allegation of staff handled child in rough manner is valid. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 28, 2023
CCR 101239(o)(1) · Type B
101239(o)(1) Fixtures, Equipment and Supplies :(1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 9:22AM, Based on observations, LPAs confirmed accessible broken play equipment in the outdoor play yard. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Sep 2023 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · September 20, 2023
Unsubstantiated
ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled day care child in a rough manner. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 11/29/2023 at 10:55AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. J. Gomez met with Director, A.T. Purpose of the inspection was explained and was for an Unannounced, Complaint Investigation. Present was the Director and 3 staff supervising for 31 children. Children present had been signed in. LPA inspected facility indoors and outdoors for health and safety hazards. During today's inspection, LPA performed site observations, interviews, and reviewed facility records. LPA reminded director to ensure children's immunization records are stored in facility files. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. During the course of the investigation observations were conducted on 9/28/2023 and 11/29/2023. A review of the facility records was complete, which included the Staff Records, Children Records, and Parent Handbook. LPA conducted interviews with the Director, Staff, and Children. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Feb 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · February 17, 2023
CCR 101170(e) · Type A
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 10:30AM., Based on record review, interviews and observations, LPA confirmed staff member, S1, present without proper facility association. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
HSC 1596.954 · Type B
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 9:40AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed facility's carbon monoxide detector was not in operating condition. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
CCR 101174(d) · Type B
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 10:15AM., Based on interview and record review, LPA confirmed facility in not conducting or documenting emergency disaster drills every six months. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
CCR 101239(n) · Type B
(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 9:10AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed an abundance of dust, debris and particle build-up behind dryer. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Who cares for your child
Beckie Hickey (Montessori Lead Teacher), 40 years in early childhood.
A day here
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Address
- 303 Twin Dolphin Drive, # 104
- License
- 414004260, active
- Ages they serve
- ages 2 to 6
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Who cares for your child
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 3 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 2 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=1, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=3, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=1. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
A day here
- Hours — Checked July 2026 edisonmontessoripreschool.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 edisonmontessoripreschool.com
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 edisonmontessoripreschool.com
Medium means the middle half of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 31 to 75 children. Small is 8 to 30; large is 76 to 312.