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VALLEY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

22103 VANOWEN STREET, Canoga Park, CA 91303

Facility:
197493268
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:
76

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 7, 2026

Summary

This summary covers three available inspections for VALLEY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL from February 10, 2022 through May 7, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 12, 2024 and involved medication, with a due date of April 19, 2024.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
3

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 4 local median in 91303

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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
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 observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the facility has not completed the Lead Testing which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 19, 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: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (4) Nonprescription medications may be administered without approval or instructions from the child's physician if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Nonprescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the product label directions on the nonprescription medication container(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that child #1 had a small vial with "homeopathic" tablets not in the original box or container which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 19, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(4)(A) - 101226(e)(4)(A)
Official code
101226(e)(4)(A)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
101218.1Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (e)At the time of acceptance of each child into care and for all children... licensee shall give each parent... a copy of the Notification of Parents' Rights (LIC 995) ...This requirement was not met by Based on record review and interveiw with Administrator a copy of the parents rights were not provided to parents or authorized representative. which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on record review and interveiw with Administrator a copy of the parents rights were not provided to parents or authorized representative. which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 10, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101218.1(e) - 101218.1(e)
Official code
101218.1(e)