Ilove Christian Montessori School
7362 CRESCENT AVE., BUENA PARK, CA 90621Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.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
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to Initial Licensure, a Person Specified in Subdivision (B) Who Is Not Exempt From Fingerprinting Shall Obtain Either A…HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the 9:00 a.m. inspection, the LPA observed no background clearance for Staff 5 (S5). During the interview, the Director and S5 stated S5 have been employed since 9/2025. . which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/13/2026
- Health-Related Services (2) All Prescription and Nonprescription Medications Shall Be Maintained with the Child's Name and Shall Be Dated. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced…CCR 101226(e)(2)
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection at 9:00 a.m., the LPA observed that Child 1 (C1) medication had expired in 3/2026,which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/17/2026
Jul 23, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (D) Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six Months. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101174(d)
Based on observation, interview, and record review, The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in. At 9:00 AM during document reviews, LPA observed that the last fire drill was conducted on 11/30/2024, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/22/2025
- Buildings and Grounds (G) Disinfectants, Cleaning Solutions, Poisons and Other Items That Could Pose a Danger if Readily Available to Children Shall Be Stored Where Inaccessible…CCR 101238(g)
Based on observation, interview, record review, The licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 9:00 am, during the conduct inspection and interview, Director. LPA observed that room 1 and room 2 have Lysol wipes and Sunscreen spray (Alba Botanica) in their classroom children's counter without the children present, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/22/2025
- 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. At 9:00 am, during the file review and interview, Director, LPA observed that 4 out of 5 reviewed staff files did not have current Mandated Reporter training certificates and were expired, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/22/2025
Jul 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (D) Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six Months. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101174(d)
Based on observation, interview, and record review the Director did not comply with the section cited above in The Director confirmed she did not conduct a disaster drill within the past 6 months, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/12/2024
- 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, record review, The did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 staff member. Director admitted that she fogot to follow up for S2 for the current mandated reporter training certificate, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/12/2024
Jul 14, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (O) Playground Equipment Shall Be Securely Anchored to the Ground Unless It Is Portable by Design. (1) Equipment Shall Be Maintained In…CCR 101239(o)(1)
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 equipment, LPAs obverved play structure was severely damage and Director admitted that the play structure was not fase for usage, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/21/2023
- Lead Testing (1) A Licensed Child Day Care Center, as Defined in Section 1596.76, That Is Located in a Building That Was Constructed Before January 1, 2010, Shall Have Its…HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 regulation, Director confirmed that facility has not completed Lead Testing as of 07/14/2023, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/14/2023
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Catalyst Kids-KnottBuena Park · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Catalyst Kids-KnottBuena Park · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Centralia -State Preschool at (dysinger)Buena Park · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Mabel L. Pendleton PreschoolBuena Park · 5/5 Childery Rating
- E-Plex PreschoolBuena Park · 5/5 Childery Rating
- E-Plex PreschoolBuena Park · 5/5 Childery Rating