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Little Acorn Montessori Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 92 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (626) 289-2873
- Address
- 1957 W. Huntington 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
2 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
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in playground structure had visible damage and deterioration at the seam/joint area. The material, metal appears worn and separated, with exposed nails and splinters with dark discoloration and cracking present along with the structure appears to be leaning to the side, which may create a potential hazard due to sharp edges, exposed nails, splinters, structural damage and further deterioration. LPA Perry also observed the play structure to be all metal and was unable to determine the age-appropriateness of the structure due to no manufacture label not on the structure, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101227(7)(B)Type A
Food ServicesModified diets prescribed by a child's physician as a medical necessity shall be provided. child shall not be served any food to which the child's record indicates he/she has an allergy. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the fact that Child#1 was fed a snack she was allergic to despite having Child#1's dietary needs posted in the classroom and the food preparation area. This is an immediete risk to children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-02.
4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Alhambra
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Little Acorn Montessori Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Little Acorn Montessori Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2013.
How many citations does Little Acorn Montessori Academy have?
Little Acorn Montessori Academy has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (4 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).
When was Little Acorn Montessori Academy last inspected?
Little Acorn Montessori Academy was last inspected on April 2, 2026 (4 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Little Acorn Montessori Academy?
Little Acorn 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 92 children. It is located in Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Little Acorn Montessori Academy compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Little Acorn Montessori Academy has 2 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 Little Acorn Montessori Academy have any serious violations?
Little Acorn 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.
Has Little Acorn Montessori Academy had any complaint inspections?
Little Acorn Montessori Academy has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Little Acorn Montessori Academy serve?
Little Acorn Montessori Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 92 children.
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