DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY

1030 W AVE L8, Lancaster, CA 93534CLOSED
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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

D
Below Average64.4 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing18/100
Compliance0/100

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)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(d)Type BMay 15, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BMay 15, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(b)(1)Type BMay 15, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BMay 15, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(d)May 15, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(b)(1)May 15, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)May 15, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(d)Type AMay 15, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(b)(1)Type BMay 15, 2025

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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101221(b)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2021

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2021

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type AComplaintSep 10, 2021

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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101221(b)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2021

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2021

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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101221(b)ComplaintSep 10, 2021

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)ComplaintSep 10, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintSep 10, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)ComplaintSep 10, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2021

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2021

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2021

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.

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