Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3
- Local median
- 0.67
BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE INC, THE
7475 FALLBROOKE AVE, West Hills, CA 91307
- Facility:
- 197492864
- Type:
- INFANT 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:
- 10
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionJune 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE INC, THE from February 9, 2022 through June 10, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 10, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 10, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 2 local median in 91307
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 100%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.41
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 18, 2024October 10, 2025December 17, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (d) Swings, playpens and all such equipment and furniture shall be assembled or installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, and shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. (2) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Cleared at visit
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101439(d)(2) - 101439(d)(2)
- Official code
- 101439(d)(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Cleared at visit
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
- Official code
- 1596.954
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Services (15) All foods or beverages capable of supporting the rapid and progressive growth of microorganisms that can cause food infections or food intoxications shall be stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F (7.2 degrees C) or less. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(15) - 101227(a)(15)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(15)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- (a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement was not as evidenced by: LPA observation, interview, and record review of S1 staff file. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.7995(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- (b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not as evidenced by; LPA observation, interview, and record review of staff file. This poses an potential Health and Safety Risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observation, interview and record review that the staff present does not have any units. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101416.2(b) - 101416.2(b)
- Official code
- 101416.2(b)
Medium concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director stated they do not completed the required lead testing. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 20, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
- Official code
- 1597.16(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Indoor Activity Space For Infants (1) The sleeping area for infants shall be physically separate from the indoor activity space. This separation shall be accomplished as specified in (b) above. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed there is no separation between the crib area and indoor activity space. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 2, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101438.3(c)(1) - 101438.3(c)(1)
- Official code
- 101438.3(c)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff did not have proof of a current CPR & 1st Aid training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 20, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
- Official code
- 101216(f)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing the mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 20, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 Personal rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interviews and observation revealed that S#1 failed to wear a face covering per PIN 21-29CCP dated 11/23/21which was still in effect which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on LPA’s interviews and observation revealed that S#1 failed to wear a face covering per PIN 21-29CCP dated 11/23/21which was still in effect which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 27, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 Personal rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (7) Not to be placed in any restraining device. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interview, staff leaves children in cribs for 2 hours if not napping or playing which which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on LPA’s interview, staff leaves children in cribs for 2 hours if not napping or playing which which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 27, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(7) - 101223(a)(7)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(7)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 101430 Infant Care Activities(a)(1)The infant care center shall develop, maintain and implement a written plan to ensure the provision of indoor and outdoor activities designed to meet the needs of infants This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA request to review records and Director was unable to provide a written plan of indoor and outdoor activities.This poses and potential Health and Safty risk to children in care.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Based on LPA request to review records and Director was unable to provide a written plan of indoor and outdoor activities.This poses and potential Health and Safty risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 9, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101430(a)(1) - 101430(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101430(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 101430 Infant Care Activities(3)(A)(4)Infants with an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227.... that have Section C of the form completed and signed by an authorized representative shall be placed on their back when first laid down to sleep.... In the event....alternative position. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA's request to review records and director provided a blank LIC 9227 this poses and potential Health and Safty risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on LPA's request to review records and director provided a blank LIC 9227 this poses and potential Health and Safty risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 9, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101430(3)(A)(4) - 101430(3)(A)(4)
- Official code
- 101430(3)(A)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 101439.1 Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment Cribs (f)shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA"s observation of blankets hanging along side the crib and interviews with staff stating parents request use of blankets in the facility during napping. This poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on LPA"s observation of blankets hanging along side the crib and interviews with staff stating parents request use of blankets in the facility during napping. This poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 9, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101439.1(f) - 101439.1(f)
- Official code
- 101439.1(f)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 101221 Child's Records (a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA"s record review, children records were missing documents.This requirement was not met as evidenced by
- Report comments
- Based on LPA"s record review, children records were missing documents.This requirement was not met as evidenced by
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 9, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101221(a) - 101221(a)
- Official code
- 101221(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 101217 Personnel Record(a)(1-14)) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information.....This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA's review of staff records LPA observed several documents missing and incomplete.This poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care
- Inspector notes
- Based on LPA's review of staff records LPA observed several documents missing and incomplete.This poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 9, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101217(a) - 101217(a)
- Official code
- 101217(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- 101629.1 Sign In and Sign Out (b)t the licensee shall require that each child be signed in and out by his/her authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on LPA's observation and interview that teachers were signing infants in and outhis poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care
- Report comments
- Based on LPA's observation and interview that teachers were signing infants in and outhis poses and potential Health and Safety risk to children in care
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 2, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101629.1(b) - 101629.1(b)
- Official code
- 101629.1(b)