Keystone Montessori Preschool
7056 WASHINGTON AVE., WHITTIER, CA 90602Childery Rating: 4/5
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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 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
- 53
- 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 2021, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 01221 Child's Records (A) A Separate, Complete and Current Record for Each Child Is Maintained in the Child Care CenterCCR 101221(a)
01221 Child's Records (a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Director…
- 01239.1 Napping Equipment (c)(1) Bedding Shall Not Be Shared by Different Children Without First Laundering the Bedding. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By: Director…CCR 101239.1(c)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
May 14, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- 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, 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. POC Due Date: 05/15/2024
Aug 23, 20221 Finding1 Important
- The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees and Visitors This Requirement Was…CCR 101238(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jun 16, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Food Services (A) In Child Care Centers Providing Meals to Children, the Following Shall Apply: (19) All Food Shall Be Protected Against Contamination. Contaminated Food Shall Be…CCR 101227(a)(19)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Food Services (A) In Child Care Centers Providing Meals to ChildrenCCR 101227(a)(8)
Food Services (a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply:(8)...All foods shall be ...stored, prepared and served so as to be free from…
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