California Kids Centers
2428 NORTH GRAND AVENUE #H, SANTA ANA, CA 92705Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 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
- After School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1) and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101216.2(e)
Based on observations, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, At time of inspection LPAs observed staff 4 (S4) supervising 5 (five) children in the classroom alone. Director stated that S4 has 3 units and is enrolled in 3 units. During LPA's records reveiw LPA observed and verified education/units for S4 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/01/2025
- Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (I) There Shall Be One Toilet and One Handwashing Fixture, Separate From and in Addition to the Number of Toilets and Handwashing…CCR 101239(i)
Based on observations and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, During interview, S3 stated that staff and children share the bathroom located in the preschool hallway and that adults do not use it at the same time as children do which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/11/2025
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