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WALNUT MONTESSORI-PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

3457 S. NOGALES STREET, West Covina, CA 91792

Facility:
198017095
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:
117

Inspection snapshot

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionFebruary 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 4, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for WALNUT MONTESSORI-PRESCHOOL ACADEMY from February 17, 2022 through February 4, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 25, 2025 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of April 4, 2025.

Two later inspections, from December 23, 2025 through February 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

2 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

11 total inspections vs 4 local median in 91792

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.45
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
9%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.09

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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sign In and Sign Out (b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and ecord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 12 counts out of 103 counts which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. PER LPA OBSERVATIONS 103 CHILDREN WHERE PRESENT AND ONLY 91 CHILDREN WERE SIGNED IN ON THE SIGN IN/OUT SHEETS. 12 CHILDREN WERE NOT SIGNED IN.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 4, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(b) - 101229.1(b)
Official code
101229.1(b)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food Service (19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed food in the refridgerator and on the shelves are not dated.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 4, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(19) - 101227(a)(19)
Official code
101227(a)(19)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights. To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by interviews that a staff roughrly handled a child. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 16, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in soles children's shoes were being sprayed with Lycol and water solution which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care, since the lycol is not to be used in that way.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 1, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) To enter and inspect the child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857. Parents were not allowed to enter the center due to Covid.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 6, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101218.1(b)(1) - 101218.1(b)(1)
Official code
101218.1(b)(1)