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GUIDING LIGHT MONTESSORI, LLC

2041 OAK PARK BOULEVARD, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Facility:
073408911
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
30

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for GUIDING LIGHT MONTESSORI, LLC from December 22, 2021 through May 12, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 31, 2024 and involved environmental health, with a due date of February 29, 2024.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from October 21, 2025 through May 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 5 local median in 94523

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.57
Local median
0.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.06

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement is not met: Per review,State Water Board report indicated there was at least one outlet that exceeded the Action Level established by the State for exposure. Faucet is located in the outdoor play ground, used for hosing down the play ground. This posed a potential risk.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 29, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 9, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above there were 17 preschoolers in care which poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 9, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b) - 101216.3(b)
Official code
101216.3(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in four out of five files did not have a medical assessment which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)