KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
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
57
Total Violations
Jun 23, 2025
Last Inspection
53
Capacity
Complaint History
2 complaint investigations on record.
5
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
1
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (57)
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.
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.
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.
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.
(20) All equipment (fixed or mobile), dishes and utensils shall be kept clean and maintained in safe condition.
(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.
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
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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).
(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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.