Via Verde Montessori School - Infant
1190 VIA VERDE, SAN DIMAS, CA 91773Childery 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 50% 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
- 24
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20254 Findings4 Important
- The Department Has the Authority to Approve the Use of Alternate Concepts, Programs, Services, Procedures, Techniques, Equipment, Space, Personnelqualifications or Staffing…CCR 101175(b)(1)
Based on observation, nterview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPAs observed 11 children in the outdoor play yard, no waiver or staggared schedule was observed to be posted in the classrroms, Outdoor equipment is not age appropriate and safe to children receiving care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/03/2025
- Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties (B) Prior to Employment, an Infant Care Teacher Shall Have Completed, with Passing Grades, at Least Three Postsecondary Semesters Or…CCR 101416.2(b)
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff #4 was not observed to have infant and toddler units, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/20/2025
- Infant Care Food Service (J) Bottles, Dishes and Containers of Food Brought by the Infant's Authorized Representative Shall Be Labeled with the Infant's Name and the Current Date.…CCR 101427(j)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPAs observed several food items including 3 frozen packets of breast milk that were not labeled and datedwhich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/03/2025
- Indoor Activity Space For Infants (1) The Sleeping Area for Infants Shall Be Physically Separate From the Indoor Activity Space. This Separation Shall Be Accomplished as Specified…CCR 101438.3(c)(1)
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPAs did not observe a partition separation from the activity area, whichh poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/03/2025
Jun 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 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 (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff# 1 did not complete the AB1207 training, but has the general training and Staa#3 certificate expired on 6/7/23] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/26/2023
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