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SUNSET MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL IN STUDIO CITY

4212 TUJUNGA AVENUE, Studio City, CA 91604

Facility:
198015581
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:
30

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJuly 30, 2024
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found

Summary

This summary covers one available inspection for SUNSET MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL IN STUDIO CITY on July 30, 2024.

One inspection recorded a violation, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 30, 2024 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of August 30, 2024.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
1

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

1 total inspections vs 3 local median in 91604

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
5
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
100%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
100%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.22

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.

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per Director, Sunset Montessori Preschool in Studio City has not completed lead testing in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 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)
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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During file reviews, LPAs discovered that the Director and Staff members 1 - 3 were missing the Mandated Reporter Training. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 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: 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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The Director’s Pediatric First Aid and CPR expired on 08/11/18. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Activities. All children shall be given an opportunity to nap or rest without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center. A napping space and a cot or mat shall be available for each child under the age of five. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per the Director, the facility uses nap mats instead of cots or mattress pads. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During today's visit, LPAs oberved nap mats were being used without a cot or a mattress pad.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101230(b)(1) - 101230(b)(1)
Official code
101230(b)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Napping Equipment. Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per the Director, LPAs were informed that the facility does not use a sheet to cover the cot or mat due to facility using nap mats for children in care. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 30, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239.1(c) - 101239.1(c)
Official code
101239.1(c)