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Discovery Montessori School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 53 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (626) 339-6311
- Address
- 2451 E. Garvey Ave. North
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,558*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
1 citation 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.
- 101239(c)(1)Type B
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies. Fireplaces and open-faced heaters shall be made inaccessible to children to ensure children's safety. The use of a fireplace screen or similar barrier will meet this requirement.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 2:30PM, LPAs observed two open- faced heater in Room 1, one in Room 2 and one in Room 3. The lower portions are not barricaded while the upper portions have mesh coverings which are not sturdy and accessible to the children. Per Licensee, she does not turn on the heaters during summer. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the chilren in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-07.
2 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in West Covina
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Discovery Montessori School licensed in California?
Yes, Discovery Montessori School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2004.
How many citations does Discovery Montessori School have?
Discovery Montessori School has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 4 other visits).
When was Discovery Montessori School last inspected?
Discovery Montessori School was last inspected on May 7, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Discovery Montessori School?
Discovery Montessori School 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 53 children. It is located in West Covina, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Discovery Montessori School compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Discovery Montessori School has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Discovery Montessori School have any serious violations?
Discovery Montessori School has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Discovery Montessori School serve?
Discovery Montessori School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 53 children.
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