Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.09
- Local median
- 0.31
KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
7056 WASHINGTON AVE., Whittier, CA 90602
- Facility:
- 198018405
- 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:
- 53
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionJuly 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 23, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL from August 23, 2022 through July 7, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of August 7, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 23
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 5
1 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 6 local median in Whittier
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 73%
- Local median
- 28%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 0.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
May 14, 2024March 13, 2025May 2, 2025July 7, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 13, 2025July 7, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 13, 2025July 7, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 2, 2025July 7, 2026Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 13, 2025May 2, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor Activity Space (b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 toddler classrooms with dirty or stained carpet, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 24, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.3(b) - 101238.3(b)
- Official code
- 101238.3(b)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Storage Space (d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 cans of paint and 1 can of bonding primer observed on the shelf in the accessible food storage closet, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 24, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.4(d) - 101238.4(d)
- Official code
- 101238.4(d)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 blue, hard plastic whale on a spring for children to ride on. LPA observed a hole in the plastic on the top of the whale and the whale to be missing a handle for children to hold onto, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 7, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
- Official code
- 101239(o)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child's Records (b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of 6 children's files reviewed which was missing a signed admission agreement, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 7, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101221(b)(6) - 101221(b)(6)
- Official code
- 101221(b)(6)
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 in 5 items of expired food in the food storage closet and refrigerator, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 7, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(19) - 101227(a)(19)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(19)
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 101221 Child's Records (a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. 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 as Child #1 did not have any file or records at the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Child #1 did not have any file or records at the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 2, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101221(a) - 101221(a)
- Official code
- 101221(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 101239.1 Napping Equipment (c)(1) Bedding shall not be shared by different children without first laundering the bedding. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Staff #3 stated children have shared bedding, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Staff #3 stated children have shared bedding, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 2, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239.1(c)(1) - 101239.1(c)(1)
- Official code
- 101239.1(c)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 101216.4 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM WITH TODDLER COMPONENT(a)...(2)The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as toddler and preschool children were observed in the same room, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Inspector notes
- Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as toddler and preschool children were observed in the same room, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 2, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.4(a)(2) - 101216.4(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101216.4(a)(2)
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 disaster drills not conducted every 6 months, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
- Official code
- 101174(d)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Napping Equipment (c) 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. (2) Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in cots in the 2 preschool classrooms which are stacked with bedding on top of each cot and the bedding touches other bedding, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 17, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239.1(c)(2) - 101239.1(c)(2)
- Official code
- 101239.1(c)(2)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Storage Space (d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the food storage area (closet) in Room 117 was observed to have bleach, hand soap, disinfectant wipes, toilet bowl cleaner, and cans of paint on the shelf and the door to the food storage closet to be unlocked, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 17, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.4(d) - 101238.4(d)
- Official code
- 101238.4(d)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPAs observed Lysol Disinfecting Wipes and Elmers Rubber Cement with a lid that was easy to open, in cabinets in the Toddler room which were accessible for children in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 13, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
- Official code
- 101238(g)
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 1 out of 4 staff files reviewed to be missing proof of current mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 11, 2025
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 of 7 children’s files reviewed to be missing the LIC 701 Physicians Report, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
- Official code
- 101220(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed 2 pizza boxes on top of the pans and pot in the food storage closet. The top pizza box had an egg carton and a half filled yogurt container with a metal spoon inside the pizza box, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 13, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(18) - 101227(a)(18)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(18)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Food Service (20) All equipment (fixed or mobile), dishes and utensils shall be kept clean and maintained in safe condition. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed a cart in the food storage closet with 2 pans and a pot with dried food on them from a prior day which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(20) - 101227(a)(20)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(20)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the menu posted for parents is not current, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(6) - 101227(a)(6)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(6)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. 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 1 out of 4 staff without fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 15, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
- Official code
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 1 outdoor spaces with holes in the outdoor padding which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238.2(d)(1) - 101238.2(d)(1)
- Official code
- 101238.2(d)(1)
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 record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 13 of 13 days of sign in/out sheets between 4/24/24 - 5/13/24 where at least one child on each day that was signed in but not signed out of the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229.1(b) - 101229.1(b)
- Official code
- 101229.1(b)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Reporting Requirements: Report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working*** In addition, a written report containing th information. This requirement was not met as evidenced by During an interview with the director, statements were made that parent of C1 and C2 informed that the children had blisters inside their and on the hands. Director failed to self report to the department. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 22, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d)(1)(e) - 101212(d)(1)(e)
- Official code
- 101212(d)(1)(e)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Upon arrival LPA observed 13 children being supervised by Teacher Ms. Torres. Three additional children arrived. Total children being supervised by one teacher was 16 children. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 24, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
- Official code
- 101216.3(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors This requirement was not met as evidenced by Per director, I noticed the carpet needs to be cleaned. I noticed sometimes the sinks needs to be cleaned. Its the teachers that use them all the time. LPA observed the bathrooms toilets in the rooms to have a yellow ring stains inside/outer part of the the toilets. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 6, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
- Official code
- 101238(a)