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Montessori Academy of Arcadia
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Phone
- (626) 447-2246
- Address
- 940 W Duarte Road
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,558*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
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.
- 101170(e)(2)Type B
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Criminal Record Clearance: Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from another facility or Trustline. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: During file review and LPA Licensing information system review it was observed that staff #10 has not been associated to the facility and has been working since 08/2021. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care. A $100 civil penalty will be assessed on this date.
- 101212(d)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Reporting Requirements: Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff member who is a mandated reporter stated witnessed a co-worker handling an infant in a rough manner & did not report it. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101216(j)Type A
Personnel Requirements: Personnel shall provide for the care and safety of children without physical or verbal abuse, exploitation or prejudice. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Staff #12 was observed on video to have been handling an infant in a rough manner. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 1596.885(c)Type A
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
Conduct Inimical: Conduct in the operation or maintenance of a child care center which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of the State of California. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Staff #12 was observed on video mistreating an infant in care. Staff #12 was handling the infant in a rough manner. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-07.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 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 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).
When was Montessori Academy of Arcadia last inspected?
Montessori Academy of Arcadia was last inspected on May 7, 2026 (7 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 28 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 4 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Montessori Academy of Arcadia have any serious violations?
Montessori Academy of Arcadia has 2 Type A citations 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 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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