Bright Star Montessori Academy, Walnut CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Serious findings on record

1 serious and 2 minor findings across 5 visits. Most recent serious finding: Jan 23, 2026. Latest visit Oct 14, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings0 · Walnut median 0

30% of Walnut licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings1 · Walnut median 0

22% of Walnut licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Jan 23, 2026InspectionSeriousAdministration of Child Day Care LicensingCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Feb 6, 2026

“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”California CCLD inspector, Jan 23, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Feb 8, 2024InspectionMinorInfant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and SuppliesCalifornia: Type B+ 1 more finding from this visit: infant care center fixtures, furniture,…Correction due Feb 13, 2024

3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Los Angeles
License number: 198017169
Date issued: Jan 30, 2013
Licensed capacity: 12 children

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Olivia Chang

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Bright Star Montessori Academy Inc.

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Oct 14, 2026 · Other visit

No findings recorded

5 recorded visits · 3 available findings.

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0Critical findings

1Serious findings

2Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

3 visits

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20263 visits · 1 recorded finding

Oct 14, 2026Other visit
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Feb 3, 2026Other visit
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Jan 23, 2026Inspection1 finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Mandated Reporter Training for Staff #2 expireds.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Staff #2 shall obtain current Mandated Reporter Training and proof will be provided to the department by the POC date.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 6, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198017169:2026-02-03:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:198017169:2026-02-03:other
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Sep 27, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded

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Oct 14, 2026 · Other visit

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Oct 14, 2026 · Other visit

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