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REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL

22410 PALOS VERDES BLVD, Torrance, CA 90505

Facility:
197495422
Type:
SINGLE LICENSED CHILD 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:
122

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL from September 18, 2024 through May 29, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 21, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of November 24, 2025.

Three later inspections, from January 16, 2026 through May 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 90505

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.05

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101216.3(a) 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 LPAs observation during drop off and nap time, and interviews, one teacher was supervising more than 12 children. The license did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 3 open classrooms which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on LPAs observation during drop off and nap time, and interviews, one teacher was supervising more than 12 children. The license did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 3 open classrooms which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA Carus observed floors in 2 areas children can access in the facility that are weak, and floors in one of the children’s classrooms that are broken. LPA Carus observed an excessive amount of termites in the children's classrooms.
Inspector notes
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA Carus observed floors in 2 areas children can access in the facility that are weak, and floors in one of the children’s classrooms that are broken. LPA Carus observed an excessive amount of termites in the children's classrooms.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 13, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a)(1) - 101238(a)(1)
Official code
101238(a)(1)