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The Beginning Montessori Children's House
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 108 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (818) 992-5341
- Address
- 7475 Fallbrook Avenue
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
8,727*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 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.
2025
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
(a)The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times...(1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.This requirement was not met as evidenced by Director and staff statements stating the facility had a rodent. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. Based on Director's disclosure that the facility does not currently have working water. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.
2024
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above not having immunization records for present staff in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing the mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director stated they do not completed the required lead testing. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101219Type B
Admission Agreements:Admission agreements shall specify the following: Payment provisions, including the following: Payor. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The admission agreement signed by the parents and school did not clearly reflect and include who the payors are with clear distinction on who is paying which may include government subsidy.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-09-29.
1 routine inspection, 6 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 3 of 4 substantiated.
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in West Hills
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Beginning Montessori Children's House licensed in California?
Yes, The Beginning Montessori Children's House is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2012.
How many citations does The Beginning Montessori Children's House have?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House has 6 citations on record: 6 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (1 inspection, 6 complaint visits).
When was The Beginning Montessori Children's House last inspected?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House was last inspected on September 29, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Beginning Montessori Children's House?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House 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 108 children. It is located in West Hills, Los Angeles County, California.
How does The Beginning Montessori Children's House compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House has 6 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does The Beginning Montessori Children's House have any serious violations?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House has no Type A (serious) citations. All 6 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has The Beginning Montessori Children's House had any complaint inspections?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does The Beginning Montessori Children's House serve?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 108 children.
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