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Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 126 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (747) 800-4150
- Address
- 25135 Rye Canyon Loop
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,565*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
9 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.
2026
- 1596.808(a)(1)Type B
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the day care was allowing the food program vendor to supply whole milk to the day care children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2025
- 101239(n)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Classroom #3 the backs of the toilets were broken one was cracked and one was exposing the porcelain as a sharp object near the handle which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(3) Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded... personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews Staff 1 hit Child 1 on the hand while in care which is an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
2024
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). It was reported that a T1 and T2 left two children outside unattened for a short period of time. No injuries were This is a violation to the health, safety or personal rights of the children in care.
2022
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted it was determined that on 07/08/22, child #1 fell from the play structure and landed on wood chips resulting in child #1 sustaining scratches one on right above the eyebrow area, another one on the cheekbone and 2 scratches on the groin area. Staff #1 and #2 were providing supervision to a group of children (no more than 24 children). Staff #1 and 2 were not aware how child #1 fell off the play structure. This is a Type B deficiency that poses potential threat to health and safety of children in care.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review and interviews conducted it was revealed that staff #2 who was not fingerprint clear and associated to the facility assisted staff #3 with the supervision of children during outdoor activities. This is a Type A deficiency which poses an immediately health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101212(d)(f)Type B
Reporting Requirements: Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidence by: During interviews conducted, staff #1 did not notified child #1’s guardian of the first incident the occurred on 04/12/22 in a timely manner. Staff #1 notified child #1’s guardian on 04/14/22.
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time. This requirement was not met as evidence by: During interviews conducted with staff it was revealed that staff stand outside the bathroom when children need to use the restroom not directly supervising the children which resulted in Child #1 having inappropriate contact with child #3.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and record review, 2 staff members were not fingerprint cleared and were caring for children. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
24 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-05-06.
2 routine inspections, 12 complaint visits. 9 complaints on record, 4 of 9 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill licensed in California?
Yes, Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill have?
Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill has 9 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 24 visits (2 inspections, 12 complaint visits, 10 other visits).
When was Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill last inspected?
Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill was last inspected on May 6, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill?
Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill 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 126 children. It is located in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill has 9 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,565 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill have any serious violations?
Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill has 3 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 Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill had any complaint inspections?
Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill has received 12 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill serve?
Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 126 children.
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