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MONTESSORI ON ELM PRESCHOOL + KINDERGARTEN

930 ELM AVENUE, Long Beach, CA 90813

Facility:
198011975
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:
94

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 1, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for MONTESSORI ON ELM PRESCHOOL + KINDERGARTEN from December 2, 2021 through June 25, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on June 25, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of June 25, 2026.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 6 local median in 90813

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.3
Local median
0.31

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
10%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.15

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
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
101238(g) Buildings and Grounds(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions...other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation Teacher did not ensure disinfectants were inaccessible to children/ LPA observed Rubbing alcohol spray bottle in the hand of a child. This poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation Teacher did not ensure disinfectants were inaccessible to children/ LPA observed Rubbing alcohol spray bottle in the hand of a child. This poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 25, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs observations and statements by child, staff, and owner. LPA observe older children in Room 7. Child stated they were 7 years old. Staff and Owner stated that there is a private school on the premisis where 3 children belong to but was placed in preschool today, due to low enrollment. This is a immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Report comments
older children in Room 7. Child stated they were 7 years old. Staff and Owner stated that there is a private school on the premisis where 3 children belong to but was placed in preschool today, due to low enrollment. This is a immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 13, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101161(a) - 101161(a)
Official code
101161(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, Staff 1 has been witnessed to tell children they will put tape over their mouths for excessive talking. This poses a potential threat to the personal rights of children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews, Staff 1 has been witnessed to tell children they will put tape over their mouths for excessive talking. This poses a potential threat to the personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223 - 101223
Official code
101223