DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY
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Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: CLOSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
May 15, 2025
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 1030 W AVE L8, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Status
- CLOSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 64.4/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected May 15, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
21
Total Violations
May 15, 2025
Last Inspection
24
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (21)
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rghts risk to persons in care.
Based on observation interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on interview and observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above having a large, sharp knife drying in the dish rack which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observations, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above not completing the mandated reporter training before expiring for both the Director and Teacher which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having cleaning supplies sitting on the sink in the kitchen area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rghts risk to persons in care.
Based on interview and observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above having a large, sharp knife drying in the dish rack which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having cleaning supplies sitting on the sink in the kitchen area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not renewing the Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification when it expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on observation interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not renewing the Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification when it expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observations, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above not completing the mandated reporter training before expiring for both the Director and Teacher which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY's safety grade?
DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 64.4 out of 100.
How many violations does DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY have?
DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY has 21 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.
When was DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY last inspected?
DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY was last inspected on May 15, 2025.