Carmel Mountain Preschool
9510 CARMEL MOUNTAIN ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92129Childery 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 40% violation rate 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
- 249
- 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 4 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time... This…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Keturah Lane NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mahjoba Mohsini NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/19/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/19/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Aug 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Reporting Requirements (A) Each Licensee or Applicant Shall Furnish to the Department Reports as Required by the Department Including, but Not Limited To, the Following... The…CCR 101212
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- 01229.1 Sign In and Sign Out (A) In Addition to the Sign-in Procedure Requirement... a Minimum, Include the Following: (B) The Person Who Brings the Child To, and Removes The…CCR 101229.1
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Sep 16, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights-The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Folloiwng Personal Rights.. To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful.. Accomodations.. to Meet His/her Needs. This…CCR 101223(a)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Sep 1, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights. The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal rights...To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful ...Accommodations...to Meet His/her Needs.…CCR 101223(a)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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