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The Beginning Montessori Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (626) 338-6161
- Address
- 3970 Maine Avenue
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,551*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.3*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*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.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review), Staff #1 is missing proof of Child Abuse Madated Training. Licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-13.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Beginning Montessori Academy licensed in California?
Yes, The Beginning Montessori Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2001.
How many citations does The Beginning Montessori Academy have?
The Beginning Montessori Academy has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).
When was The Beginning Montessori Academy last inspected?
The Beginning Montessori Academy was last inspected on February 13, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Beginning Montessori Academy?
The Beginning Montessori Academy 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 30 children. It is located in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles County, California.
How does The Beginning Montessori Academy compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
The Beginning Montessori Academy has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,551 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does The Beginning Montessori Academy have any serious violations?
The Beginning Montessori Academy has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does The Beginning Montessori Academy serve?
The Beginning Montessori Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.
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