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The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Phone
- (818) 992-5341
- Address
- 7475 Fallbrooke Ave
- 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
15 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
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
(a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement was not as evidenced by: LPA observation, interview, and record review of S1 staff file. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not as evidenced by; LPA observation, interview, and record review of staff file. This poses an potential Health and Safety Risk to children in care.
- 101416.2(b)Type B
INFANT CARE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university.This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observation, interview and record review that the staff present does not have any units. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.
2024
- 101438.3(c)(1)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed there is no separation between the crib area and indoor activity space. This poses/posed 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.
- 101216(f)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff did not have proof of a current CPR & 1st Aid training which poses 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.
2022
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 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.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interviews and observation revealed that S#1 failed to wear a face covering per PIN 21-29CCP dated 11/23/21which was still in effect which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(7)Type B
101223 Personal rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (7) Not to be placed in any restraining device. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interview, staff leaves children in cribs for 2 hours if not napping or playing which which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 101217(a)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
101217 Personnel Record(a)(1-14)) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information.....This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA's review of staff records LPA observed several documents missing and incomplete.This poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care
- 101629.1(b)Type B
101629.1 Sign In and Sign Out (b)t the licensee shall require that each child be signed in and out by his/her authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA's observation and interview that teachers were signing infants in and outhis poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care
- 101439.1(f)Type B
INFANT CARE CENTER SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
101439.1 Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment Cribs (f)shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA"s observation of blankets hanging along side the crib and interviews with staff stating parents request use of blankets in the facility during napping. This poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
- 101430(a)(1)Type B
101430 Infant Care Activities(a)(1)The infant care center shall develop, maintain and implement a written plan to ensure the provision of indoor and outdoor activities designed to meet the needs of infants This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA request to review records and Director was unable to provide a written plan of indoor and outdoor activities.This poses and potential Health and Safty risk to children in care.
- 101430(3)(A)(4)Type B
101430 Infant Care Activities(3)(A)(4)Infants with an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227.... that have Section C of the form completed and signed by an authorized representative shall be placed on their back when first laid down to sleep.... In the event....alternative position. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA's request to review records and director provided a blank LIC 9227 this poses and potential Health and Safty risk to children in care.
- 101221(a)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
101221 Child's Records (a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA"s record review, children records were missing documents.This requirement was not met as evidenced by
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-17.
1 routine inspection, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 3 of 2 substantiated.
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
15 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 Inc licensed in California?
Yes, The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc have?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc has 15 citations on record: 15 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (1 inspection, 3 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc last inspected?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc was last inspected on December 17, 2025 (about 5 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 Inc?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc 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 10 children. It is located in West Hills, Los Angeles County, California.
How does The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc has 15 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 Inc have any serious violations?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc has no Type A (serious) citations. All 15 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc had any complaint inspections?
The Beginning Montessori Children's House Inc has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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