Oakland · Licensed center
Pride in Learning Montessori School
At a glance
- Small center, licensed for 29 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 2 of its 7 licensing inspections since June 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Apr 23, 2026Nothing cited
- Sep 12, 2025Nothing cited
Mar 6, 20241 citation
HSC 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
“1597.16(a)(1) A licensed child day care center that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023 [...]. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per record review, as of 3/6/24 facility has not tested water for lead contamination. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.”
HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
Feb 1, 20242 citations
CCR 101416.2(b)(2)Type B
“(b) Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. (1) After employment, a teacher who has not completed the course work required in (c)(1) below shall complete, with passing grades, at least two units each semester or quarter until the education requirements are met. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 3 out of 4 staff present did not have infant units which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101416.2(b)(2)
CCR 101220)a)Type B
“Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. (1) Such assessment shall be performed by, or under the supervision of, a licensed physician, and shall not be more than one year old when obtained. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 4 files reviewed did not have Physician's Report LIC701 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101220)a)
- Jul 28, 2023Nothing cited
- Jun 30, 2023Nothing cited
- Jun 14, 2023Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 7 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 7 times split three ways: 45% had fewer, 26% the same, and 29% more (145 centers).
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%This center
- 3 of 715%
- 4 of 710%
- 5 of 73%
- 6 of 71%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- April 23, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since June 2023 — 5 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Type B —
101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance....This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations, records review, and interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above due to being understaffed on several occassions.... ...which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
· March 18, 2026
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.
Feb 2026 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · February 27, 2026
CCR 101416.3(b) · Type B
101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance....This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations, records review, and interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above due to being understaffed on several occassions.... ...which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 6, 2024
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B
1597.16(a)(1) A licensed child day care center that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023 [...]. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per record review, as of 3/6/24 facility has not tested water for lead contamination. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 1, 2024
CCR 101416.2(b)(2) · Type B
(b) Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. (1) After employment, a teacher who has not completed the course work required in (c)(1) below shall complete, with passing grades, at least two units each semester or quarter until the education requirements are met. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 3 out of 4 staff present did not have infant units which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101220)a) · Type B
Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. (1) Such assessment shall be performed by, or under the supervision of, a licensed physician, and shall not be more than one year old when obtained. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 4 files reviewed did not have Physician's Report LIC701 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 219-5189
- Address
- 1707 Gouldin Road, Oakland, 94611
- License
- 013423095
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Sources and dates
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All checked November 2026.
State record
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License ccld.dss.ca.gov
Small means the smallest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 30 children. Medium is 31 to 75; large is 76 to 312.