TELSTAR MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTER

9320 TELSTAR AVENUE, El Monte, CA 91731CLOSED
C

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

14 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: CLOSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 20, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
TELSTAR MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
9320 TELSTAR AVENUE, El Monte, CA 91731
Status
CLOSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 73.8/100
Inspection record
14 inspections, last inspected January 20, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average73.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing40/100
Compliance25/100

16

Total Violations

Jan 20, 2026

Last Inspection

20

Capacity

Complaint History

6 complaint investigations on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

7

Unsubstantiated

Jan 4, 2026
1 unsubstantiated
May 5, 2025
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Apr 30, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Jan 27, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Dec 6, 2023
1 unsubstantiated
Nov 28, 2023
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (16)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 5, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101230(c)Type AComplaintJun 25, 2024

(c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center.

CRITICALSTAFFING101230(c)ComplaintJun 25, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101230(c)Type AComplaintJun 25, 2024

(c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)ComplaintMar 19, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)ComplaintMar 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(c)(1)ComplaintMar 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430.3(c)Type AComplaintMar 19, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(c)(1)Type BComplaintMar 19, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)Type BComplaintMar 19, 2024

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)Type BComplaintMar 19, 2024

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(c)(1)Type BComplaintMar 19, 2024

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430.3(c)Type AComplaintMar 19, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Type AComplaintMar 19, 2024

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439.1(f)Type AComplaintMar 19, 2024

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430.3(c)ComplaintMar 19, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TELSTAR MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTER's safety grade?

TELSTAR MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTER has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 73.8 out of 100.

How many violations does TELSTAR MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTER have?

TELSTAR MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTER has 16 total violations on record, including 9 critical, 7 serious, and 0 minor.

When was TELSTAR MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTER last inspected?

TELSTAR MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTER was last inspected on January 20, 2026.

Has TELSTAR MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTER had any complaints?

TELSTAR MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTER has 6 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 7 unsubstantiated.

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