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Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Phone
- (562) 331-4221
- Address
- 14121 Coteau Dr.
- 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
- 1596.954Type B
ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the carbon monoxide detector did not have batteries] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that children were kept in highchairs after they were done with eating and activities which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439(b)Type B
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that facility did not have enough cribs and were using playpens to sleep children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439(h)(4)Type B
INFANT CARE CENTER FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that changing table was located in the middle of the napping area not arm's reach to sink which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed only 4 infants were signed in out of 7 in care on ths date.
- 101230(b)Type B
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facility has a changing table and a refridgerator in the napping area.
- 101439(h)(1)Type B
Based on LPA observtions, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439(i)Type B
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-05-14.
2 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Whittier
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc licensed in California?
Yes, Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc have?
Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc has 8 citations on record: 8 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc last inspected?
Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc was last inspected on May 14, 2025 (about 13 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc?
Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc 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 8 children. It is located in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc has 8 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc have any serious violations?
Gateway Montessori & Preschool Llc has no Type A (serious) citations. All 8 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
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