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Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 144 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (925) 472-0225
- Address
- 2875 Mitchell Dr
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
1,472*CCLD
Total facilities
2.9*CCLD
Avg citations
5.5*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2024
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations staff members have been handling children in a rough manner and yelling at children in care which is an immediate personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101638.1(c)Type B
Staff and children shall wash their hands at appropriate times, including but not limited to:(1) Before and after eating or handling food.(2) After toileting or changing diapers.(3) Whenever hands are contaminated with bodily fluids. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on video footage and conformation from the Director a staff member did not wash her hands after changing diapers and then served food to the children in care which is a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in the care.
2022
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a)The childcare center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on Lead Testing Sample results the facility has one (1) water faucet with lead exposure. Director states children use this outlet to wash hands & water bottles but do not drink or food prep with it. This is a potential risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 101174(d)(2)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in documenting a fire disaster drill, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-29.
2 routine inspections, 7 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Walnut Creek
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell licensed in California?
Yes, Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell have?
Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 12 visits (2 inspections, 7 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell last inspected?
Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell was last inspected on April 29, 2026. California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell?
Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 144 children. It is located in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell has 4 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell have any serious violations?
Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell had any complaint inspections?
Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell has received 7 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell serve?
Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 144 children.
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