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St. John's Lutheran Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (323) 722-9885
- Address
- 417 N. 18th Street
- 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
9 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
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff 8 (S8) and S10 are missing proof of immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff 8 (S8) and S10 are missing the health screening and TB test which poses a potential 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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff 6 (S6), S7, and S8 are missing the mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 Buildings and Groundsg) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observations, the facility has air fresheners accessible to children in the walkway leading to the children's classrooms, library, and science areas.
2024
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed staff 3 (S3) and S7 are missing proof of the mandated reporter training AB1207 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed staff 1 (S1), S3, and S4 are missing proof of TB test. S2, S3, S4, and S7 are missing LIC 503 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed staff 3 (S3), S6, and S7 are missing proof of MMR and Tdap which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 10230(c)Type A
10230(c) Activties: A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and LPA's observations the Director was by herself with 19 children. LPA observed 2 children awake, 1 of them walking around. Per administrator and Director the opening teacher was off at 12:30 pm and the next teacher would arrive at 1:30 pm. This poses an immediate risk for the health and safety of children in care.
- 1596.954Type B
ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements
1596.954- Carbon monoxide detectors required; inspection. Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's interviews and observation the facility does not have a carbon monoxide. This poses a potential risk for the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-09-03.
3 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Montebello
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is St. John's Lutheran Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, St. John's Lutheran Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does St. John's Lutheran Preschool have?
St. John's Lutheran Preschool has 9 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 8 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (3 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was St. John's Lutheran Preschool last inspected?
St. John's Lutheran Preschool was last inspected on September 3, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is St. John's Lutheran Preschool?
St. John's Lutheran Preschool 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 60 children. It is located in Montebello, Los Angeles County, California.
How does St. John's Lutheran Preschool compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
St. John's Lutheran Preschool has 9 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does St. John's Lutheran Preschool have any serious violations?
St. John's Lutheran Preschool 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 St. John's Lutheran Preschool had any complaint inspections?
St. John's Lutheran Preschool has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does St. John's Lutheran Preschool serve?
St. John's Lutheran Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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