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BRIGHT STAR MONTESSORI ACADEMY

800 FRANCESCA DRIVE, Walnut, CA 91789

Facility:
198017169
Type:
INFANT CENTER
Status:
Licensed/Pending Increase
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
8

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionFebruary 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 3, 2026

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for BRIGHT STAR MONTESSORI ACADEMY from September 27, 2022 through February 3, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on January 23, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 6, 2026.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 5 local median in 91789

Compared to 28 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.25

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: 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Mandated Reporter Training for Staff #2 expireds.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2026
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (h) Infant changing tables shall: (1) Have a padded surface no less than one-inch thick and be covered with washable vinyl or plastic. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed the changing table does not have a padded surface, it's less than one inch thick and it is not covered with vinyl or plastic which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(h)(1) - 101439(h)(1)
Official code
101439(h)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (h) Infant changing tables shall: (2) Have raised sides at least three inches high. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed the changing table does not have raised sides at least three inches high which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(h)(2) - 101439(h)(2)
Official code
101439(h)(2)