Children's Choice
1465 EAST MADISON AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA 92019Childery 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 35% 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
- 82
- 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 (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 01212 Reporting Requirements. Upon the Occurrence, During the Operation of the Child Care Center of Any of the Events Specified in (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to The…CCR 101212(d)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Joelle Redding NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Hanna Lucas NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/28/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/28/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
- 02423 Personal Rights (4) To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain, Humiliation, Intimidation, Ridicule, Coercion, Threat, Mental Abuse, or Other Actions…CCR 102423
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
May 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personal Rights - (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (1)To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff…CCR 101223(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Personal Rights-(a) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (1)To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff And…CCR 101223(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Aug 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 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 records review 2 of 5 staff files (S4, S5) were missing immunizations records and 2 of 5 staff files (S2,S4) were missing LIC 503 Health screenings which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 09/30/2024
Sep 14, 20211 Finding1 Important
- CCR 101229(1)(1)( Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. No Child(ren) Shall…
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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