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Little Scholars Montessori
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 196 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (805) 384-2030
- Address
- 1915 Las Posas Road
- Licensed since
Ventura County context
551*CCLD
Total facilities
1.3*CCLD
Avg citations
3.8*CCLD
Avg visits
0.7*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 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.
2024
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision...to meet the children's needs.(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 evidence by: Based on LPA's observations and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a child was left unattended for more than 5 minutes which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment...or other actions of a punitive nature...including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews the center violated children's personal rights which poses a potential Health and Safety and Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements(d)(1) Upon the occurrence...of the events specified below, a report shall be made to the Department...Events reported shall include the following: Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not report incidents which poses potential Health and/or, Safety and, Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision...to meet the children's needs.(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 evidence by: Based on LPA's observations and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a child was left unattended for more than 5 minutes which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101219(f)Type B
ADMISSION AGREEMENTS
Admission Agreement (f) The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement.This requirement was not met by evidence by: Based on observation, interviews conducted, and record review, Licensee did not comply with the deficiency cited above as assistant director states a non-labled treat was allowed in a classroom which poses a potential risk to the health, safety and or personal rights of children in care.
- 101227(a)(7)(B)Type B
FOOD SERVICE
Food Services(7)Modified diets prescribed by a child's physician...shall be provided. (B) A child shall not be served any food to which the child's record indicates he/she has an allergy.This requirement was not met by evidence by: Based on observation, interviews conducted, and record review, Licensee did not comply with the deficiency cited above as assistant director states the goddie bags were not checked prior to this to ensure all treats were nut free which poses a potential risk to the health, safety and or personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-06-16.
2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 3 of 3 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Little Scholars Montessori licensed in California?
Yes, Little Scholars Montessori is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Little Scholars Montessori have?
Little Scholars Montessori has 6 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Little Scholars Montessori last inspected?
Little Scholars Montessori was last inspected on June 16, 2026 (2 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Little Scholars Montessori?
Little Scholars Montessori 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 196 children. It is located in Camarillo, Ventura County, California.
How does Little Scholars Montessori compare to other daycares in Ventura County?
Little Scholars Montessori has 6 citations. The county average is 1.3 citations per facility. There are 551 licensed childcare facilities in Ventura County.
Does Little Scholars Montessori have any serious violations?
Little Scholars Montessori 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 Little Scholars Montessori had any complaint inspections?
Little Scholars Montessori has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Little Scholars Montessori serve?
Little Scholars Montessori serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 196 children.
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