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Bright Star Montessori Academy
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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
- (626) 839-0822
- Address
- 800 Francesca Dr.
- 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
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.
- 101229.1(b)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2o children were not signed in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-08-08.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Bright Star Montessori Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Bright Star Montessori Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2011.
How many citations does Bright Star Montessori Academy have?
Bright Star Montessori Academy has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits).
When was Bright Star Montessori Academy last inspected?
Bright Star Montessori Academy was last inspected on August 8, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Bright Star Montessori Academy?
Bright Star 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 126 children. It is located in Walnut, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Bright Star Montessori Academy compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Bright Star Montessori Academy has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Bright Star Montessori Academy have any serious violations?
Bright Star Montessori Academy has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Bright Star Montessori Academy had any complaint inspections?
Bright Star Montessori Academy has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Bright Star Montessori Academy serve?
Bright Star Montessori Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 126 children.
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