Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0
SOUTH BAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
23104 HAWTHORNE BLVD., Torrance, CA 90505
- Facility:
- 197492845
- 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:
- 180
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for SOUTH BAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL from August 10, 2021 through April 7, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 29, 2022 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of April 29, 2022.
Four later inspections, from August 12, 2022 through April 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 90505
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.1
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review, and interview, LPA observed 27 chidlren with two fully qualified teachers in classroom K1, meaning the facility is out of ratio by 3 children. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to childiren in care.
- Inspector notes
- Based on observation, record review, and interview, LPA observed 27 chidlren with two fully qualified teachers in classroom K1, meaning the facility is out of ratio by 3 children. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to childiren in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 29, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
- Official code
- 101216.3(a)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Health-Related Services All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by observation and records review conducted during today’s inspection. The director failed to ensure that children’s medications have appropriate date and not expired. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. LPA observed expired medication (AUVI-Q injection expiration date 10/25/2020).
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 10, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101226(e)(2) - 101226(e)(2)
- Official code
- 101226(e)(2)