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Bright Kids Montessori Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (626) 350-1399
- Address
- 4434 Santa Anita 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
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.
2025
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
2024
- 101226(e)(3)(B)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Child # 1 and Child # 2 did not have an IMS plan on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed closed comet and carpet cleaners in a unlocked and open closet which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101226(e)(1)(B)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Child # 1 medication Ventolin HFA does not have original doctor label which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-06-03.
3 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in El Monte
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Bright Kids Montessori Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Bright Kids Montessori Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2010.
How many citations does Bright Kids Montessori Academy have?
Bright Kids Montessori Academy has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was Bright Kids Montessori Academy last inspected?
Bright Kids Montessori Academy was last inspected on June 3, 2025 (about 12 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Bright Kids Montessori Academy?
Bright Kids Montessori Academy 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 El Monte, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Bright Kids Montessori Academy compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Bright Kids Montessori Academy has 4 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Bright Kids Montessori Academy have any serious violations?
Bright Kids Montessori Academy has 1 Type A citation 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.
What ages does Bright Kids Montessori Academy serve?
Bright Kids Montessori Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 42 children.
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