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Heritage Montessori School

License 157750008Child Care CenterRidgecrest, CA
1 citation on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
24 children
Hours
MON THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 6:30 AM TO 6:00 PM
Phone
(562) 298-7801
Address
1435 N. Downs Street
Licensed since

Kern County context

845*CCLD

Total facilities

2.5*CCLD

Avg citations

5.4*CCLD

Avg visits

0.9*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 101216.3(1)(B)Type B

    Contractors shall maintain at least the following minimum ratios in all centers:(A) Infants (birth to 18 months old) - 1:3 adult-child ratio(B) Toddlers (18 months to 36 months old) - 1:4 adult-child ratio,

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Inspection record

7 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-07-28.

2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.

1 citation across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Heritage Montessori School licensed in California?

Yes, Heritage Montessori School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.

How many citations does Heritage Montessori School have?

Heritage Montessori School has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 7 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 4 other visits).

When was Heritage Montessori School last inspected?

Heritage Montessori School was last inspected on July 28, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Heritage Montessori School?

Heritage Montessori School 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 24 children. It is located in Ridgecrest, Kern County, California.

How does Heritage Montessori School compare to other daycares in Kern County?

Heritage Montessori School has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.5 citations per facility. There are 845 licensed childcare facilities in Kern County.

Does Heritage Montessori School have any serious violations?

Heritage Montessori School has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

Has Heritage Montessori School had any complaint inspections?

Heritage Montessori School has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

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