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Primanti Montessori Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Phone
- (562) 943-0246
- Address
- 10947 Valley Home Ave
- 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
11 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(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:...(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on video footage received, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as children were observed not being treated in a safe, comfortable manner which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 41 children in care whose diaper was put on too tight causing abrasions on sides of groin which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101161(a)Type B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161 Limitations on Capacity(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as children from the Toddler Classroom are being taken to the Infant Classroom to combine with infants for care, which poses/posed an potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)...(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as staff are not visually supervising children at all times which poses/posed an potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)...(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 45 children in care who were left unsupervised and sustained burns on the feet due to staff neglect which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101429(a)(2)(B)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 15 out of 15 Sleep Logs for Infants and for all toddlers under 2 years of age, which were not completed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101429(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 15 infants present who were not visually supervised while sleeping at all times which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)(2)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
All individuals subject to a criminal record review shall prior to working... in a licensed facility...Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, 2 of 4 staff were present in the Infant Room with no fingerprint clearance transfered to facility, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
2022
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (b)There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) interviews conducted, the Director did not ensure that the facility maintain teacher to infant ratio during transition periods or during pick up/drop off times. This poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
2021
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
Staff-Infant RatioThere shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requirement was not met as evidenced by the facility confirming that an infant was left in a classroom without a qaulifed staff provding supervision. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio: (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) interviews conducted, the Director did not ensure that the facility maintain teacher to child ratio during transition periods. This poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Inspection record
27 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-12-05.
3 routine inspections, 14 complaint visits. 9 complaints on record, 8 of 9 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
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- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
11 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Whitier
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Primanti Montessori Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Primanti Montessori Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Primanti Montessori Academy have?
Primanti Montessori Academy has 11 citations on record: 7 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 27 visits (3 inspections, 14 complaint visits, 10 other visits).
When was Primanti Montessori Academy last inspected?
Primanti Montessori Academy was last inspected on December 5, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Primanti Montessori Academy?
Primanti 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 54 children. It is located in Whitier, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Primanti Montessori Academy compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Primanti Montessori Academy has 11 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Primanti Montessori Academy have any serious violations?
Primanti Montessori Academy has 7 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 Primanti Montessori Academy had any complaint inspections?
Primanti Montessori Academy has received 14 complaint-triggered inspections. 8 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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