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Mission Montessori (Ps)

At a glance

  • Large center, licensed for 120 children.
  • Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 2 of its 8 licensing inspections since July 2022.

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Licensing inspections

  • Jul 15, 2026Nothing cited
  • May 13, 2025Nothing cited
  • Nov 20, 20241 citation
    • CCR 101223(a)(3)Type B
      • “101223 Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following 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 is not met by: Based on interviews, obtained information, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.”

        CCR 101223(a)(3)

  • Jun 20, 2024Nothing cited
  • Oct 13, 2023Nothing cited
  • Sep 26, 20231 citation
    • CCR 101229(a)(1)Type A
      • “101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision...children's needs. (1) 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). This requirement is not met, as evidenced by the interview and facility incident report. The staff failed to provide adequate supervision, which allowed C1 to leave the group without the staff's knowledge. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(1)

  • Jun 21, 2023Nothing cited
  • Jul 19, 2022Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 8 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 8 times split: about a quarter had fewer, about a quarter the same, and about half more (80 centers).

How all 80 Bay Area centers inspected 8 times compare

Of the 80 Bay Area centers the state inspected 8 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None5%
  • 1 of 823%
  • 2 of 828%This center
  • 3 of 818%
  • 4 of 815%
  • 5 of 88%
  • 6 of 85%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
October 14, 2026
On file
8 visits since July 2022 — 6 cited nothing · 10 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type A — 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision...children's needs. (1) 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). This requirement is not met, as evidenced by the interview and facility incident report. The staff failed to provide adequate supervision, which allowed C1 to leave the group without the staff's knowledge. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. · September 26, 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.

Sep 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · September 25, 2026

ALLEGATION(S): - Staff did not provide adequate supervision to child in care. - Staff did not provide incident report to the child’s responsible party. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On October 14, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leong arrived at the facility to close the complaint investigation. LPA met with Assistant Director M.W. and explained the purpose of the visit. The director was not present during today's visit. During today's visit, 39 children and 9 staff members were present. All relevant information was collected and analyzed during the LPA investigation, and all parties involved were contacted and interviewed. Based on the information obtained from the LPA investigation, the allegations listed above were unsubstantiated, meaning it may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the violations did or did not occur. . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, M.W. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Sep 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · September 24, 2026

ALLEGATION(S): - Staff hits and pinches day care children. - Staff handles day care children in an inappropriate manner. - Staff does not ensure day care children's hygiene needs are being met. - Staff does not treat day care children with respect. - Staff speaks inappropriately about day care child. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On October 14, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leong arrived at the facility to close the complaint investigation. LPA met with Assistant Director M.W. and explained the purpose of the visit. The director was not present during today's visit. During today's visit, 39 children and 9 staff members were present. All relevant information was collected and analyzed during the LPA investigation, and all parties involved were contacted and interviewed. Based on the information obtained from the LPA investigation, the allegations listed above were unsubstantiated, meaning it may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the violations did or did not occur. . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, M.W. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Jul 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · July 21, 2026

ALLEGATION(S): - Staff did not ensure they were not out of ratio - Uncleared staff providing care to day care children, - Staff left day care child unattended - Staff did not prevent day care child from biting other children - Staff are not meeting day care child's diapering needs resulting in severe diaper rash - Staff did not safeguard day care children's personal belongings - Staff did not ensure day care child had lunch - Staff do not ensure they have an adequate food supply - Staff do not ensure they have an adequate glove supply INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On September 8, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leong arrived at the facility to close the complaint investigation. LPA met with Director C.L. and explained the purpose of the visit. There were 49 children, the director, and 8 staff members present during today's visit. All relevant information was collected and analyzed during the LPA investigation, and all parties involved were contacted and interviewed. Based on the information obtained from the LPA investigation, the allegations listed above were unsubstantiated, meaning it may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the violations did or did not occur. See Page 2 Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Jul 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited
Aug 2025 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · August 5, 2025

ALLEGATION(S): Co-mingling of different age groups INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On October 21, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leong conducted an unannounced complaint visit. The purpose of the visit was to deliver the findings and to close out the complaint. LPA met with Director L.M. and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the LPAs' visit were the director, 5 teaching staff, and 39 children . All relevant information was collected and analyzed during the LPA investigation, and all parties involved were contacted and interviewed. Based on the information obtained from the LPA investigation, the allegation listed above was unsubstantiated, meaning it may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the violations did or did not occur. No deficiencies were issued from the LPA’s complaint investigation. Appeal rights were given to the director. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, L.M. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

May 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
Nov 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 20, 2024

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following 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 is not met by: Based on interviews, obtained information, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

State report

Nov 2024 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated

Complaint · November 15, 2024

California decided each allegation separately.

Substantiated

  • Type A violation cited in 09/26/2023 was not provided at enrollment.

Unsubstantiated

  • A child in her daughter's classroom hitting other children

Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.

ALLEGATION(S): A child in her daughter's classroom hitting other children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/2/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Z.B. conducted an unannounced visit to continue to complaint investigation and met with the executive director, Dr. L.M. Upon entry, the purpose of the inspection was explained. LPA observed 7 staff 43 preschool children present during today's visit. LPA verified teachers’ fingerprint clearance on the Guardian website. LPA obtained pertinent documents, reviewed the records, and interviewed staff members. Based on the investigation and information obtained the above allegation is found to be unsubstantiated and the complaint to be closed. A copy of this report was reviewed, and given to the director, Dr. L.M., and findings were delivered. An exit interview was conducted, and a Notice of Site Visit was provided to be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

HSC 1596.8595(c)(2) · Type B

1596.8595(c)(2)A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care(2)Upon enrollment of a new child in a facility, the licensee shall provide to the parents or legal guardians of the newly enrolling child copies of any licensing report that the licensee has received during the prior 12-month period that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. This requirement is not met by: Based on record review, and interviews Type A citation information and document has not been provided during enrollment and the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

State report, December 2, 2024

State report, December 2, 2024

Oct 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · October 21, 2024

ALLEGATION(S): Day care is not providing snacks to children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 10/25/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Z.B. conducted an unannounced visit to open the complaint and met with the executive director, Dr. L.M. Upon entry, the purpose of the inspection was explained. LPA observed the director, 7 staff, and 43 preschool children present during today's visit. LPA verified fingerprint clearance of staff members on the Guardian website. LPA obtained pertinent documents, reviewed the records, and interviewed 7 staff members. Based on the investigation, observation, and information obtained the above allegation is found to be unsubstantiated and the complaint to be closed. A copy of this report was reviewed, and given to the director, Dr. L.M., and findings were delivered. An exit interview was conducted, and a Notice of Site Visit was provided to be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Oct 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · October 18, 2024

ALLEGATION(S): Facility staff posts pictures of day care children on social media. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 10/25/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Z.B. conducted an unannounced visit to open the complaint and met with the executive director, Dr. L.M. Upon entry, the purpose of the inspection was explained. LPA observed the director, 7 staff, and 43 preschool children present during today's visit. LPA verified fingerprint clearance of staff members on the Guardian website. LPA obtained pertinent documents, reviewed the records, and interviewed 7 staff members. Based on the investigation, observation, and information obtained the above allegation is found to be unsubstantiated and the complaint to be closed. A copy of this report was reviewed, and given to the director, Dr. L.M., and findings were delivered. An exit interview was conducted, and a Notice of Site Visit was provided to be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Jul 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · July 31, 2024

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are operating out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 8/7/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) B. and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Oquendo conduct an unannounced visit to open the complaint.The purpose of the inspection was explained. LPA and LPM observed there were 46 preschool children and 7 staff present during the complaint investigation today. During the investigation, LPA and LPM interviewed the staff members and review the staff schedule, sign in/out records of children. Based on the investigation, observation and the information obtained the above allegation is found to be unsubstantiated and complaint to be closed. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Jun 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited
Oct 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
Oct 2023 Complaint Substantiated

Complaint · October 4, 2023

ALLEGATION(S): -Staff do not properly supervise day care children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On December 7, 2023., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Van and Leong met with the site Director, M.A., and Director of Finance & Operation, D.Y. Squires. Today’s purpose of the inspection was to close the complaint that the Department received on 10/4/2023. Eleven teachers, including the Director, supervised 66 children today. As part of the investigation, facility physical files were reviewed, including all recent unusual incident reports the Center reported. The Center self-reported to the Department on September 20, 2023, an incident that occurred during an outdoor recreation activity. A child (C1) was reported missing from the group. Subsequently, it was discovered that C1 had entered the elementary children's bathroom. The details of the incident remain unclear, including the specific time C1 left the group. C1 was found in the bathroom designated for elementary children. The Department investigated the incident and completed it. As a result, the Center was cited in a case management report on September 26, 2023. Based on interviews and records reviewed, the allegation related to the incident the Department had investigated during the case management on September 26. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Director, M.A. Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 26, 2023

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision...children's needs. (1) 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). This requirement is not met, as evidenced by the interview and facility incident report. The staff failed to provide adequate supervision, which allowed C1 to leave the group without the staff's knowledge. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

State report

Jun 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
Jul 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited

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Details

Phone
(415) 805-8315
Address
50 Fell St, San Francisco, 94102
License
384004587

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State record

The state’s licensing transparency data reports 10 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 10 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=2, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=21, 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 November 5, 2026.

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Large means the biggest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 76 to 312 children. Small is 8 to 30; medium is 31 to 75.

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