Challenge School (ps)
1661 FASHION ISLAND BLVD., SAN MATEO, CA 94404Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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 clean inspection record, 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
- 88
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1). The single finding was not critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status (A) A Licensee Shall Not Operate a Child Care Center Beyond the Conditions and Limitations Specified on the License, Including The…CCR 101161(a)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There were 25 children in a classroom that can only accomidate 13 kids, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per measurements of classrrom, the square footage 461.21 sq ft divided by 35 equals 13 children in classroom 1(Big Catapiller room). Classroom 4 (Small Caterpiller room) accomidates 7. LPAs observed Room 1 (combined caterpillar rooms) to be over capacity. POC Due Date: 02/23/2024
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