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Montessori Academy of West Covina

1030 E. MERCED AVENUE, WEST COVINA, CA 91790Childery 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 50% 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
159
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

6 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 8 Findings
Most recent: May 20, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
8 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Jun 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • REPORTING REQUIREMENT: The Name of the Child Care Center Director, and Any Fully Qualified Teacher(s) Designated to Act in the Child Care Center Director's Absence, Shall Be…CCR 101212(b)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cynthia Reyes NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/16/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/16/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 4 of 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION L.A. DAY CARE-EAST , 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B MONTEREY PARK , CA 91754 FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINA FACILITY NUMBER: 198010716 VISIT DATE: 06/16/2025

    • Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties: (F) When the Child Care Center Director Is Absent From The…CCR 101215.1(f)(1)

      Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties: (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a ..substitute (1) If the…

  2. Oct 1, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Teacher-Child Ratio: There Shall Be a Ratio of One Teacher Visually Observing and Supervising No More Than 12 Children…CCR 101216.3(a)

      Teacher-Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, This requirement was not met as evidenced by:…

    • Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies All Toilets, Handwashing and Bathing Facilities Shall Be Maintained in Safe and Sanitary Operating Condition. This Requirement Was Not…CCR 101239(e)(4)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  3. Aug 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Admission Agreements: (F) The Licensee Shall Comply with All Terms and Conditions Set Forth in the Admission Agreement. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By, the Facility…CCR 101219(f)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  4. Jul 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Personal Rights--To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff and Other Persons. To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations, Furnishings…CCR 101223(a)(1)(2)(3)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  5. Feb 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Teacher-Child Ratio: One Teacher May Supervise 12 Napping Preschool-age Children Without Assistance Provided That the Remaining Staff Member(s) Necessary to Meet the Overall Ratio…CCR 101616.5(f)(2)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  6. Feb 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Buildings and Grounds. 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…CCR 101238(a)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

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