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Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon

License 197750091Child Care CenterSanta Clarita, CA
4 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
42 children
Phone
(949) 354-2259
Address
19141 Skyline Ranch Rd
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

4 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.

  • 101238(a)Type A

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Buildings and Grounds: The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and interviews, C1 obtained a head injury that required medical attention due to the play yard being uneven and having dips withing the grass.

  • 101226(b)(c)Type B

    Health-Related Services: The licensee shall make prompt arrangements for obtaining medical treatment for any child if necessary. The licensee shall obtain emergency medical treatment without specific instructions from the child's authorized representative if the authorized representative cannot be reached immediately, or if the nature of the child's illness or injury is such that there should be no delay in getting medical treatment for the child. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview and record review, staff disclosed that 911 was not called for C1 becoming unconscious. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101212(d)(1)(2)Type B

    Reporting Requirement: 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. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interivew and record review, facility did not file incident report in timely manner.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and record review, C1 obtained a finger injury due to classroom door closing on C1's finger and C1 needing medical attention that resulted in C1's finger to be cut and C1's nail to be split in half.

Inspection record

24 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-11-13.

2 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record.

4 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Santa Clarita

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon licensed in California?

Yes, Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2020.

How many citations does Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon have?

Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 24 visits (2 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 17 other visits).

When was Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon last inspected?

Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon was last inspected on November 13, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon?

Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon 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 42 children. It is located in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California.

How does Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?

Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon has 4 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,562 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.

Does Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon have any serious violations?

Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon 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 Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon had any complaint inspections?

Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

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