KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

7056 WASHINGTON AVE., Whittier, CA 90602LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

June 23, 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 3, 2026

Provider
KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
7056 WASHINGTON AVE., Whittier, CA 90602
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected June 23, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

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

57

Total Violations

Jun 23, 2025

Last Inspection

53

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

5

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Jun 17, 2025
4 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations
Oct 19, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (57)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(1)Type BComplaintJun 23, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BComplaintJun 23, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BComplaintJun 23, 2025

LPA observed children's snack items, in dry storage room, Goldfish and Cheezits, to be opened from their original containers and not sealed nor labeled with expirations. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)Type BComplaintJun 23, 2025

LPA observed expired food in each chiild's Emergency bag. LPA also observed a non- working mini- refrigerator to have string cheeses, Go-Gurt, relish, lemonade, and mold inside, and accessible to children. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(20)Type AComplaintJun 23, 2025

(20) All equipment (fixed or mobile), dishes and utensils shall be kept clean and maintained in safe condition.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(6)Type BComplaintJun 23, 2025

(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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(20)ComplaintJun 23, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(6)ComplaintJun 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(1)ComplaintJun 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)ComplaintJun 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)ComplaintJun 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(e)ComplaintJun 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(e)Type BComplaintJun 23, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(e)Type BComplaintJun 23, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

CRITICALSTAFFING101227(a)(20)Type BComplaintJun 23, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(1)Type BComplaintJun 23, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(6)Type BComplaintJun 23, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)Type BComplaintJun 23, 2025

Licensee did not secure fencing around outdoor play area. LPA observed an opening on left end side of the fencing, and 2 wood pieces barricading the opening, allowing for a 9 inch and 7 inch gap surrounding wood pieces. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 17, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 17, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(c)(1)Mar 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Mar 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Mar 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(c)(2)Mar 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(d)Mar 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Mar 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Mar 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Mar 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(18)Mar 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type AMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(d)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BMar 13, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(18)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(c)(1)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(c)(2)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(d)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(18)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(c)(1)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(c)(2)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type AMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AMar 13, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)Type BMar 13, 2025

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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Mar 13, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Mar 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)Mar 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 19, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL 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 KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL have?

KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL has 57 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 51 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL last inspected?

KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL was last inspected on June 23, 2025.

Has KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL had any complaints?

KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 5 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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