# Gateway Montessori & Preschool LLC Gateway Montessori & Preschool LLC is a licensed infant center (child care center) in Whittier, CA serving ages Infant, Toddler, with 8 licensed seats. It is regulated by CA CDSS. ## Key facts - Status: Licensed - Address: 14121 Coteau Dr., Whittier, CA 90604 - Ages: Infant, Toddler - Capacity: 8 - License/permit: 198020819 - Operator: [GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/operator/ca-gateway-montessori-and-preschool-llc) — runs 2 programs - Phone: (562) 331-4221 - Official regulator profile: https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/198020819 ## Inspection record 13 findings across 4 California licensing visits (2023-07-24 to 2026-08-27); 0 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-08-27 — Records, permits & program, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Sep 10, 2026: Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (§101174(d)) (§101174(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101174-d)) - 2026-08-27 — Supervision & ratios, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Aug 27, 2026: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (§101429(a)(2)(B)) (§101429(a)(2)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101429-a-2-b)) - 2026-08-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Sep 10, 2026: Personnel Requirements (§101216(g)(1)) (§101216(g)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101216-g-1)) - 2026-08-27 — Safety hazards, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Sep 10, 2026: Child's Records (§101221(b)(8)) (§101221(b)(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101221-b-8)) - 2026-08-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Sep 10, 2026: Immunizations (§101220.1(g)) (§101220.1(g); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101220-1-g)) - 2025-04-21 — Facilities & equipment, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due May 9, 2025: Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (§101439(b)) (§101439(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101439-b)) - 2025-04-21 — Facilities & equipment, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due May 9, 2025: Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (§101439(h)(4)) (§101439(h)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101439-h-4)) - 2025-04-21 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due May 9, 2025: Carbon monoxide detectors (§1596.954) (§1596.954; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-hsc-1596-954)) - 2025-04-21 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due May 9, 2025: Personal Rights (§101223(a)(2)) (§101223(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101223-a-2)) - 2023-07-24 — Facilities & equipment, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Aug 4, 2023: Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (§101439(h)(1)) (§101439(h)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101439-h-1)) - 2023-07-24 — Facilities & equipment, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Aug 4, 2023: Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (§101439(i)) (§101439(i); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101439-i)) - 2023-07-24 — Records, permits & program, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Aug 4, 2023: Activities/Napping (§101230(b)) (§101230(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101230-b)) - 2023-07-24 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Aug 4, 2023: Sign in and Sign Out (§101229.1(a)(1)) (§101229.1(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101229-1-a-1)) ## Nearby programs - [Gateway Montessori & Preschool LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-198020818) — 0 km, capacity 41 - [Options-State Preschool-Los Altos](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-198001139) — 0.53 km, capacity 48 - [Little Learners Exploration Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-198020277) — 1.2 km, capacity 78 - [Little Learner's Exploration Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-198020760) — 1.2 km, capacity 18 - [Options State Preschool-La Colima](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-198011184) — 1.26 km, capacity 24 - [Options Surround Care-La Colima](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-198005514) — 1.26 km, capacity 40 ## Sources - ca_ccld_child_care_centers record 198020819 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/198020819 - ca_cdss_ccl_facility_locations record 198020819 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-198020819 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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