C.a.t. Child Care Center
136 N O ST, TULARE, CA 93274Childery 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, 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
- 25
- 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 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Subsequent to Initial Licensure, a Person Specified in Subdivision (B) Who Is Not Exempt From Fingerprinting Shall Obtain a Criminal Record clearance...Department of Social…HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Cynthia Brannon NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Paul Garcia NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 5 Document Has Been Signed on 08/14/2025 11:12 AM - It Cannot Be Edited Document is an Amendment of Original Document on 08/14/2025 11:12 AM Created By: Paul Garcia On 08/07/2025 at 09:41 AM Link to Parent Document Below: STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION FRESNO SOUTH CC RO , 1310 E. SHAW AVE, FRESNO , CA 93710 FACILITY NAME: C.A.T. CHILD CARE CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 543810029 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 08/07/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number DEFICIENCIES PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
- Inspection Authority of the Department. (a)The Department Has the Inspection authority...(3) Health...Notwithstanding Any Other Provision of Law, the Department Shall Conduct Any…CCR 101200(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Cynthia Brannon NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Paul Garcia NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 4 of 5 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION FRESNO SOUTH CC RO , 1310 E. SHAW AVE, FRESNO , CA 93710 FACILITY NAME: C.A.T. CHILD CARE CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 543810029 VISIT DATE: 08/07/2025
- 01229... Care and Supervision (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's…CCR 101229(a)(1)
01229... Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (a) No child(ren) shall be left without the…
Jan 18, 20221 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. Staff member completed initial mandated reporter training on 08/08/2019 and has yet to complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/01/2022
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