GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC

14121 COTEAU DR., Whittier, CA 90604LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

12 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

August 21, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC
License number
Not listed
Location
14121 COTEAU DR., Whittier, CA 90604
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
12 inspections, last inspected August 21, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

42

Total Violations

Aug 21, 2025

Last Inspection

8

Capacity

Complaint History

4 complaint investigations on record.

4

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Aug 21, 2025
3 unsubstantiated
Jul 26, 2024
1 substantiated3 citations
Mar 13, 2023
1 unsubstantiated
Oct 20, 2022
3 substantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (42)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223.2(a)Type BJul 23, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223.2(a)Jul 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223.2(a)Type BJul 23, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(h)(1)Type BComplaintMay 14, 2025

(h) Infant changing tables shall: (1) Have a padded surface no less than one-inch thick and be covered with washable vinyl or plastic.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101230(b)Type BComplaintMay 14, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 14, 2025

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 14, 2025

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(h)(1)ComplaintMay 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(i)Type BComplaintMay 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)ComplaintMay 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101230(b)ComplaintMay 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(i)ComplaintMay 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(h)(1)Type BComplaintMay 14, 2025

(h) Infant changing tables shall: (1) Have a padded surface no less than one-inch thick and be covered with washable vinyl or plastic.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101230(b)Type BComplaintMay 14, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(i)Type BComplaintMay 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(b)Type BApr 21, 2025

(b) The infant care center shall be equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, cribs, cots or mats; changing tables; and feeding chairs.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(b)Apr 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(h)(4)Apr 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Apr 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Apr 21, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(b)Type BApr 21, 2025

(b) The infant care center shall be equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, cribs, cots or mats; changing tables; and feeding chairs.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BApr 21, 2025

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BApr 21, 2025

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(h)(4)Type BApr 21, 2025

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 32Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. Center director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. LPAs informed Director Sabrina Oldani that this report dated 11/14/2024 documents one Type A citation. Type A citations shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPAs informed Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/14/2024 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Ackno

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BApr 21, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BApr 21, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439(h)(4)Type BApr 21, 2025

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 32Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. Center director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. LPAs informed Director Sabrina Oldani that this report dated 11/14/2024 documents one Type A citation. Type A citations shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPAs informed Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/14/2024 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Ackno

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(E)Type BComplaintJul 31, 2024

Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not report to the Department the outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(E)Type AComplaintJul 31, 2024

Based on interviews with parents and children in care who disclosed that teachers at the facility yelled at children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintJul 31, 2024

Based on statement from original complainant and interviews with children and parents who disclosed staff pulled childs forearm and scolded a child, and hit a child, facility did not ensure childrens personal rights which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintJul 31, 2024

Staff #1 had completed 6 semester units but did not enroll in additional semester units after employment in September 2021. Staff #2 did not have any of the required 12 semester units to qualify as a teacher. Ratio was not met since both are not qualified as teachers. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(f)ComplaintJul 31, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(E)ComplaintJul 31, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintJul 31, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintJul 31, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(f)Type BComplaintJul 31, 2024

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(f)Type BComplaintJul 31, 2024

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintJul 31, 2024

Based on interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not report to the local health officer the outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintJul 31, 2024

Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as facility did not report the outbreak of Hand, Foot, Mouth to the children's authorized representatives, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 26, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 26, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 26, 2024

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC's safety grade?

GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC have?

GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC has 42 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 42 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC last inspected?

GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC was last inspected on August 21, 2025.

Has GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC had any complaints?

GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC has 4 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.

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