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Montessori Academy of Arcadia
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (626) 447-2246
- Address
- 940 W Duarte Road
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,562*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
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.
2025
- 101223(1)(2)Type B
Personal Rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs Staff repeatedly mixed-up child's belongings, sending home other children’s clothing and water bottles in his child’s bag. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Per interviews it was stated that sometimes other children's belongings will go home with the wrong child as the children get stuff from their bags and cubbies and will put them back and or in the wrong place. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care
2023
- 101226(e)(2)Type A
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on LPA(s) observation,medication for child #1 and child #2 were expired, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, LPA(s) observed director and staff #3 AB1207 to be expired, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-05-07.
2 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 1 of 4 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Monrovia
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Montessori Academy of Arcadia licensed in California?
Yes, Montessori Academy of Arcadia is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does Montessori Academy of Arcadia have?
Montessori Academy of Arcadia has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (2 inspections, 5 complaint visits).
When was Montessori Academy of Arcadia last inspected?
Montessori Academy of Arcadia was last inspected on May 7, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Montessori Academy of Arcadia?
Montessori Academy of Arcadia 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 132 children. It is located in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Montessori Academy of Arcadia compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Montessori Academy of Arcadia has 3 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,562 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Montessori Academy of Arcadia have any serious violations?
Montessori Academy of Arcadia 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 Montessori Academy of Arcadia had any complaint inspections?
Montessori Academy of Arcadia has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Montessori Academy of Arcadia serve?
Montessori Academy of Arcadia serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 132 children.
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