Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.45
- Local median
- 0.24
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL
25135 RYE CANYON LOOP, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
- Facility:
- 197750077
- 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:
- 126
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 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL from March 21, 2022 through May 6, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved licensing compliance, with a due date of May 15, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 7 local median in 91355
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 17%
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.
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- §1596.808 Beverages served by day care providers to children; requirements; exceptions for medical needs and beverages provided by parents or guardians; updated guidelines; inspections to determine compliance (a) Commencing January 1, 2012, except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), a licensed child day care facility shall comply with all of the following requirements for beverages served by the day care provider to children in the provider’s care: (1) Whenever milk is served, serve only lowfat (1 percent) milk or nonfat milk to children two years of age or older. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the day care was allowing the food program vendor to supply whole milk to the day care children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the day care was allowing the food program vendor to supply whole milk to the day care children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.808(a)(1) - 1596.808(a)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.808(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. 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 Classroom #3 the backs of the toilets were broken one was cracked and one was exposing the porcelain as a sharp object near the handle which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
- Official code
- 101239(n)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223(a)(3) Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded... personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews Staff 1 hit Child 1 on the hand while in care which is an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews Staff 1 hit Child 1 on the hand while in care which is an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 21, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). It was reported that a T1 and T2 left two children outside unattened for a short period of time. No injuries were This is a violation to the health, safety or personal rights of the children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 22, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on evidence obtained during interviews conducted it was disclosed child #4 fell resulting in scratches on his nose and upper lip. Supervising staff #3 and 4 were not aware of how child #4 sustained the scratches. This is a Type B deficiency that poses potential threat to the health and safety of children.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 4, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted it was determined that on 07/08/22, child #1 fell from the play structure and landed on wood chips resulting in child #1 sustaining scratches one on right above the eyebrow area, another one on the cheekbone and 2 scratches on the groin area. Staff #1 and #2 were providing supervision to a group of children (no more than 24 children). Staff #1 and 2 were not aware how child #1 fell off the play structure. This is a Type B deficiency that poses potential threat to health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 4, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review and interviews conducted it was revealed that staff #2 who was not fingerprint clear and associated to the facility assisted staff #3 with the supervision of children during outdoor activities. This is a Type A deficiency which poses an immediately health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
- Official code
- 101170(e)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time. This requirement was not met as evidence by: During interviews conducted with staff it was revealed that staff stand outside the bathroom when children need to use the restroom not directly supervising the children which resulted in Child #1 having inappropriate contact with child #3.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 21, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Reporting Requirements: Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidence by: During interviews conducted, staff #1 did not notified child #1’s guardian of the first incident the occurred on 04/12/22 in a timely manner. Staff #1 notified child #1’s guardian on 04/14/22.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 21, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d)(f) - 101212(d)(f)
- Official code
- 101212(d)(f)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and record review, 2 staff members were not fingerprint cleared and were caring for children. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 28, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
- Official code
- 101170(e)(1)
No recorded violations in this report