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Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 178 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (626) 577-8007
- Address
- 444 & 464 S. Sierra Madre
- 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
8 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
- 101438.1(b)Type B
Infant Care General Sanitation... (b) Each caregiver shall wash his/her hands with soap and water before each feeding and after each diaper change.This requirement was not evidenced by: Based on interviews, staff was observed to not wash hands before serving snack and after diaper changes, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety to children in care.
- 101428(d)(1)(a)Type A
Infant Care Personal Services...(1) Each infant shall be diapered on a changing table. (A) No infant shall be left unattended while on a changing table.This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on interviews, staff was observed to leave child unattended while on changing table, which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101428(d)(1)(a)Type B
- 101438.1(b)Type B
2024
- 101231(a)Type B
Smoking Prohibition(a) Smoking is prohibited on the premises of a child care center...This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interview and record review, Licensee did not ensure that prohibition of tobacco product, in the form of an e-cigarette, was upheld on property. Staff was found to have used an e-cigarette in the facility office, after hours. This is a potential risk to health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
2022
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 13 staff files did not have a proof of Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider (AB1207) completion, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in four out of fourteen staff files were missing current Mandated Reporter - Child Care Provider certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of fourteen staff files was missing a completed and signed LIC503 Health Screening Report, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-11-20.
2 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 2 of 4 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Pasadena
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School licensed in California?
Yes, Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School have?
Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School has 8 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 12 visits (2 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School last inspected?
Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School was last inspected on November 20, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School?
Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School 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 178 children. It is located in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School has 8 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School have any serious violations?
Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School 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 Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School had any complaint inspections?
Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School serve?
Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 178 children.
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