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Desert Montessori Academy

1030 W AVENUE L8, LANCASTER, CA 93534Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate, no complaints on record, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
22
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Apr 14, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
8 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 14, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • WD 101700(b) Written Directives for Lead Testing (B) All Licensed Child Care Centers Operating in Buildings Constructed Before January 1, 2010, Shall Test Their Water for Lead…

      Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. According to Facility Director she was not aware a waiver was required if children do not consume water at the facility and food is brought from home. POC Due Date: 05/14/2026

    • Personnel Requirements (F) At Least One Staff Member Who Is Trained in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Pediatric First Aid Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section…CCR 101216(f)

      Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Both staff present were not able to provide a valid current Pediatric or EMSA approved CPR/First Aid training certificate POC Due Date: 05/14/2026

    • General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a Person Shall Not Be Employed or Volunteer at a Day Care Center if He or She Has Not Been Immunized Against…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)

      Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. One staff was not able to provide proof of MMR vaccine. POC Due Date: 05/14/2026

    • Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (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…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

      Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Two staff out of two staff present did not have a current certificate for Mandated Reporter both expired on October 2025. POC Due Date: 05/14/2026

  2. May 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Teacher Qualifications and Duties (B) Prior to Employment, a Teacher Shall Meet the Requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) Below: (1) A Teacher Shall Have Completed, with Passing…CCR 101216.1(b)(1)

      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. POC Due Date: 05/29/2025

    • Personnel Records (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Personnel Records Are Maintained on the Licensee, Administrator and Each Employee. Each Personnel Record Shall Contain The…CCR 101217(a)(12)

      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. POC Due Date: 05/29/2025

    • Child's Records (B) Each Record Shall Contain Information Including, but Not Limited To, the Following: This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101221(b)

      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. POC Due Date: 05/29/2025

  3. Sep 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Storage Space (D) Combustibles, Cleaning Equipment and Cleaning Agents Shall Be Stored in an Area Separate From Food Supplies in a Locked Cabinet or in a Location Inaccessible To…CCR 101238.4(d)

      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. POC Due Date: 09/21/2023

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