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West Valley Montessori
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 7 children
- Phone
- (818) 341-5655
- Address
- 20211 Saticoy Street
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,562*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
5 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
- 101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)Type B
Based on Record Review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that one of one infant under 12 montha did not have completed the LIC 9227 Infant sleep plan which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439(h)(4)Type B
INFANT CARE CENTER FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the diaper changing table is located on the other side of room not withing arms reach to sinck which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.954Type B
ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the carbon monoxice detector was not functioning during visit which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 101416.3(a)(b)Type A
101416.3 Infant Care Aide Qualifications and Duties (a) In addition to Section 101216.2, the following shall apply: (b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At the time of LPA Rios's visit to the facility on 6/24/21, there was an aid in the classroom by herself.
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
101416.5 (b) (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observations by LPA Rios on 6/24/21, there was 1 teacher with 6 infants.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2024-06-12.
1 routine inspection, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 2 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Winnetka
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is West Valley Montessori licensed in California?
Yes, West Valley Montessori is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does West Valley Montessori have?
West Valley Montessori has 5 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (1 inspection, 2 complaint visits).
When was West Valley Montessori last inspected?
West Valley Montessori was last inspected on June 12, 2024 (about 2 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is West Valley Montessori?
West Valley Montessori 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 7 children. It is located in Winnetka, Los Angeles County, California.
How does West Valley Montessori compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
West Valley Montessori has 5 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,562 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does West Valley Montessori have any serious violations?
West Valley Montessori has 2 Type A citations 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 West Valley Montessori had any complaint inspections?
West Valley Montessori has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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