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Bright Star Montessori Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Phone
- (626) 839-0822
- Address
- 800 Francesca Drive
- 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
3 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
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
2024
- 101439(h)(1)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed the changing table does not have a padded surface, it's less than one inch thick and it is not covered with vinyl or plastic which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439(h)(2)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed the changing table does not have raised sides at least three inches high 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 2026-02-03.
4 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations 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 2013.
How many citations does Bright Star Montessori Academy have?
Bright Star Montessori Academy has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Bright Star Montessori Academy last inspected?
Bright Star Montessori Academy was last inspected on February 3, 2026 (about 3 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 8 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 3 citations. The county average is 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 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
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