International Montessori Preschool
International Montessori Preschool is a licensed child care center in Claremont, CA, licensed for up to 48 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2005. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 1 complaint, and it was substantiated. The state issued 7 citations, 3 of them Type A (the most serious). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is #20 of 20 centers in Claremont and has more citations per inspection than 94% of California licensed centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA reviewed staff records and found that two (2) out of the four (4) staff files were found to have expired Mandated Reporting Training Certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in medication was not in the orignial box which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of of the 4 staff files were found to have expired Mandated Reporting Training Certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on Director interview, the child wandered away from the facility unsupervised for at least 2 minutes with no adult supervision. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care. 8 for supervision. Director and LPA have agreed that LPA will be referring facility to Technical Support Program (TSP), which is part of the Department of Social Services. LPA will be conducting a follow-up visit.
A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). Staff will speak to Owner to have additional perdson who is qualified to sub while inquiring of staff qualifications. Staff will adjust ratio as needed. LPA will do follow-up visit. To receive safe, healthful ... This requirement was not met as evidence by:LPA conducted interviews with staff which indicated being left out of ratio and LPA reviewed records and observed staff alone with children who lacks the qualifications needed. 8
The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. 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. 1 Staff has agreed to place backpacks, water bottles and personal items of children inside of classrooms to keep children from wandering unsupervised. Staff will be hiring an extra staff and will temporarily have a sub to assist with supervision for bathroom and To receive safe, healthful ... This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA observed children being unsupervised inside the facility and running to restrooms and to obtain personal items, such as water bottles and backpacks. 8 other school activities. Empty classroom near bathroom will be made inaccessible to children with child safety latch. Staff will be sending notification to parents to notifiy them to use code and pick-up their child inside facility and this will assist staff so they do not have to open door to parents. LPA will do follow-up…
An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. 1 Staff will speak to parent explain that it cannot be used at the facility and return sleeping sack. LPA advised Staff that a doctor's note is needed and exemption requested to the Licensing Department for prior approval. To receive safe, healthful ... This requirement was not met as evidence by: staff interviews confirming the use of sleeping sack and restricting arms of child and LPA observed and obtain photos. 8
Complaint investigations
Facility is operating out of ratio
Staff do not properly supervise daycare children
Staff places swaddle on child during nap time
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About this center
Common questions
Does International Montessori Preschool take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.
Has International Montessori Preschool had any serious violations?
California issued 3 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Sep 20, 2023, for care and supervision. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about International Montessori Preschool?
California investigated 1 complaint since 2021 and substantiated 1. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does International Montessori Preschool compare with other daycares in Claremont?
It is #20 of 20 centers in Claremont by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 94% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was International Montessori Preschool last inspected?
Jan 29, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.
How much does International Montessori Preschool cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask International Montessori Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Los Angeles County, which includes Claremont, was $1,087 a month for preschoolers (about $1,370 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs International Montessori Preschool?
The licensee is Mylsenzie, A Limited Company, LLC, and the administrator listed with the state is Laurie Segura.
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
To read the full state reports, search facility number 198011204 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
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