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Big Tree, Little Preschool, Inc.

1600 BUENA VISTA DRIVE, VISTA, CA 92081Childery 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 100% 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
34
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

4 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 7 Findings
Most recent: May 8, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

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  1. May 8, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • Personnel Requirements (F) At Least One Staff Member Who Is Trained in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Pediatric First Aid Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section…CCR 101216(f)

      Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two of two staff opening shifts. Where S2 and S3 did not have current or approved EMSA CPR certificate on file. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/22/2026

    • General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a Person Shall Not Be Employed or Volunteer at a Day Care Center if He or She Has Not Been Immunized Against…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)

      Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of eight staff files audited. Where S7 proof of TDAP was not availalel for review during inspection. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/22/2026

    • 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three of seven staff files audited. Where S4 and S5 mandated reporter certificates were expired and S8 certificate was not from an approved vendor. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/22/2026

  2. May 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Personnel Requirements (1) Except as Specified in (3) Below, Good Physical Health Shall Be Verified by a Health Screening, Including a Test for Tuberculosis, Performed by or Under…CCR 101216(g)(1)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two of four staff files reviewed. Where Staff 3 (S3) was missing proof of TB clearance and S4 did not have a physical availbale for review. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/20/2025

  3. May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Personnel Requirements (1) Except as Specified in (3) Below, Good Physical Health Shall Be Verified by a Health Screening, Including a Test for Tuberculosis, Performed by or Under…CCR 101216(g)(1)

      Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of five staff files reviewed. Unavailable for review during inspection was proof of health screening, inclluding TB clearance for Staff 2. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/28/2024

  4. Jul 13, 20222 Findings2 Important
    • Buildings and Grounds (A) 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)

      Based on observation a perimeter gate in the playground was broken, leaving an opening large enough for a young child to exit to the parking lot of the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/03/2022

    • Buildings and Grounds (G) Disinfectants, Cleaning Solutions, Poisons and Other Items That Could Pose a Danger if Readily Available to Children Shall Be Stored Where Inaccessible…CCR 101238(g)

      Based on observation a cabinet in one classroom had a sharp knife lying flat on the top shelf. The cabinet was not locked making it accessible to children in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/14/2022

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