Children's Choice - School-Age
1465 EAST MADISON AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA 92019Childery 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
- 28
- 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). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Teacher Aide Qualifications An Aide Shall Work Only Under the Direct Supervision of a Teacher. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By... The Vice President of Operations…CCR 101216.2(e)
. The Vice President of Operations does not agree with the citation and intends to appeal. LPA advised the Vice President of Operations her appeal rights and was provided a physical copy. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based upon staff file reviews conducted, LPA determined that staff member (S2) is not qualified to be alone with children. During staff interviews, it was disclosed that unqualified aide (S2) has been transporting children without supervision of a teacher since Janurary 2026 which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Personal Rights 101223(a)(2) (a)The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (2)To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable…CCR 101223(a)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Aug 31, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights. The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (3) To Be Free From... Intimidation...threat... or Other Actions of A…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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