Palo Alto · Licensed center
Casa Dei Bambini School
“2 openings Toddler 18m--2.5 yrs. & 6 openings Primary Level 2.5-6+ yrs”
The program told Shortlist 5 days ago (November 3, 2026)
The program last told Shortlist 5 days ago (November 3, 2026).
At a glance
- Medium Montessori center, licensed for 72 children.
- Ages They list: 18M -6+.
- Hours Opens 8:30 a.m., extended year.
- Run by a for-profit business.
Toddlers: 1 teacher for every 6 children.
Preschool: 1 teacher for every 12 children.
The program told Shortlist on November 3, 2026.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 5 of its 7 licensing inspections since November 2021.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Sep 24, 20261 citation
CCR 101216(g)(1)Type B
“(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 2 of 5 staff files reviewed by LPA had LIC 503 Health Screening reports and TB test results that are date more than 1 year prior to employment at the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(g)(1)
Feb 19, 20251 citation
HSC 1596.885(c)Type A
“(c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as director's Mandated Reporter certificate did not belong to her, which poses an immediate health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.885(c)
Feb 6, 20251 citation
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 3 of 3 staff files reviewd by LPA did not have current Mandated Reporter Training (Child Care Providers) Certificates on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Dec 14, 2023Nothing cited
Nov 30, 20231 citation
CCR 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
“101700.3(b)(1)A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Sample ID PA C faucet had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5ppb. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.”
CCR 101700.3(b)(1)
Jan 18, 20231 citation
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed director did not have a valid Mandated reporter training certificate. director stated that, director was ill at that time and forgot to renew the mandated reporter training.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Nov 12, 2021Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 5 of this center's 7 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 7 times had fewer: 96% of 145 had rules cited at 4 or fewer.
How all 145 Bay Area centers inspected 7 times compare
Of the 145 Bay Area centers the state inspected 7 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None19%
- 1 of 726%
- 2 of 726%
- 3 of 715%
- 4 of 710%
- 5 of 73%This center
- 6 of 71%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- September 24, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since November 2021 — 2 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
(c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as director's Mandated Reporter certificate did not belong to her, which poses an immediate health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· February 19, 2025
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.
Sep 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 24, 2026
CCR 101216(g)(1) · Type B
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 2 of 5 staff files reviewed by LPA had LIC 503 Health Screening reports and TB test results that are date more than 1 year prior to employment at the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 19, 2025
HSC 1596.885(c) · Type A
(c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as director's Mandated Reporter certificate did not belong to her, which poses an immediate health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 6, 2025
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 3 of 3 staff files reviewd by LPA did not have current Mandated Reporter Training (Child Care Providers) Certificates on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · February 8, 2024
Unsubstantiated
ALLEGATION(S): Staff are operating over ratio Unqualified staff left alone to supervise children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 3/12/24 at, 9:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation and completed a COVID-19 pre-screening questions prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Director R.A. and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 17 children and 2 staff in care at the time of the inspection. Allegation: Staff are operating over ratio. During the investigation, LPA interviewed Reporting party, staff members, and parents. Based on interviews conducted, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, meaning the allegations may have happened or are valid. Therefore, the allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. Report was reviewed and a notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted with director R.A. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 3/12/24 at,9:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation and completed a COVID-19 pre-screening questions prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Director R.A. and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 17 children and 2 staff in care at the time of the inspection. Allegation: Unqualified staff left alone to supervise children. During the investigation, LPA interviewed reporting party, staff members, and parents. Based on interviews conducted, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, meaning the allegations may have happened or are valid. Therefore, the allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. Report was reviewed and a notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted with director R.A. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 30, 2023
CCR 101700.3(b)(1) · Type B
101700.3(b)(1)A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Sample ID PA C faucet had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5ppb. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Jan 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 18, 2023
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed director did not have a valid Mandated reporter training certificate. director stated that, director was ill at that time and forgot to renew the mandated reporter training.
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What it costs
- Application fee
- $0
- Siblings
- 10%
A day here
- Hours
- Opens 8:30 a.m., extended year
A typical day, meals, outdoors and five more
- A typical day
- 8:30-9 arrival. 3 hr work period including an Enrichment Class : Gymnastics/ Mandarin ( every day)/ Spanish ( Everyday) French, Music-Choir & Instrument once a week,
- Meals
- Nutritional Organic Snacks
- Outdoors
- 2 hrs but also child need
- Sleep
- Yes
- Diapers
- Parents Provide
- Screens
- Mainly for Kindergarten or when presenting a PP
- Updates for parents
- Transparent Classroom
- Closed
- Yes
How they teach
Montessori, academic and bilingual
“At Casa dei Bambini Montessori School, we believe every child carries a unique spark—and it is our joy and responsibility to help that spark grow.”
Policies
- Enrollment
- Pay Deposit & Enrollment Fees
Details
- Phone
- (650) 473-9401
- Address
- 463 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306
- License
- 434400386
- Ages they serve
- 18M -6+
- Established
- 1992
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Sources and dates
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Children per adult
Children per adult: the program told Shortlist on November 3, 2026.
How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 cdeib.com/about.php
What it costs
- Application fee — Checked July 2026 cdeib.com/admissions.php
- Sibling discount — Checked November 2026
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 2 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 1 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=0, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=0. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
A day here
- A typical day, Meals, Outdoors, Sleep, Diapers, Screens, Updates for parents, Hours, Calendar, Closed — Checked November 2026
Policies
- Enrollment — Checked November 2026
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 cdeib.com/admissions.php
- Openings, Ages they serve, Who runs it — Checked November 2026
- Established — Checked July 2026 cdeib.com/about.php
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.
Source for who runs it: the program, November 2026.