Pennsylvania Avenue Montessori Preschool
3966 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, LA CRESCENTA, CA 91214Childery 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
- 56
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 01216.1Teacher 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... at Least Six…CCR 101216.1(b)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Personal Rights:(a)The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded...personal rights:(3)To Be Free From Corporal…CCR 101223(a)(3)
Personal Rights:(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded...personal rights:(3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment,... humiliation, intimidation...…
Apr 24, 20254 Findings4 Important
- 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)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S2 did not have Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108) and Employee Rights (LIC 9051), which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/28/2025
- Immunizations (G) The Licensee Shall Document Each Child's Immunizations and Shall Maintain Such Documentation in the Center for as Long as the Child Is Enrolled. This Requirement…CCR 101220.1(g)
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 1 out 6 children were missing immunizations record for LPA to review, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/02/2025
- Child's Medical Assessments (A) Prior To, or Within 30 Calendar Days Following the Enrollment of a Child, the Licensee Shall Obtain a Written Medical Assessment of the Child. This…CCR 101220(a)(1)
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of out 6 children were missing physician’s reports in file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/23/2025
- 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 in 3 of out 6 children were missing Parent’s rights (LIC 995) and 3 of out 6 children were missing Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) for LPA to review, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/28/2025
Oct 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01223 Personal Rights (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (2) To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful, and Comfortable Accommodations,…CCR 101223(a)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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