Children's Learning Center - Preschool
1213 W. STEELE LANE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403Childery 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.4 / 5
- 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 64% 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.
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
- 39
- 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 6 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Immunizations (G) The Licensee Shall Document Each Child's Immunizations and Shall Maintain Such Documentation in the Center for as Long as the Child Is Enrolled. This Requirement…CCR 101220.1(g)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed four children's Immunization Records were not transcribed onto the blue CDPH 286 form, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/11/2026
- Child's Records (B) Each Record Shall Contain Information Including, but Not Limited To, the Following: (7) Name, Address and Telephone Number of the Child's Physician and Dentist…CCR 101221(b)(7)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, reviewed that multiple documents were missing children's authorized representative's signatures which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/11/2026
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who, on January 1, 2018, Is a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee Of…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, three staff did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/11/2026
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced by LPA…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Feb 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Buildings and Grounds: Disinfectants, Cleaning Solutions, Poisons and Other Items That Could Pose a Danger if Readily Available to Children Shall Be Stored Where Inaccessible To…CCR 101238(g)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
May 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights-The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal rights...To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain,…CCR 101223(a)(3)
would be fine and that LPA could clear the deficiency if she decided to terminate S1's employement. Licensee email letter that S1 was terminated effective 4/25/24. 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.
Nov 7, 20232 Findings2 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 record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs reviewed that 2 staff member's proof of immunizion, influenza, pertussis, and measles, were not on file which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/21/2023
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who, on January 1, 2018, Is a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee Of…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on interview with Director & Staff record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. Director could not provide proof of completion of the mandated reporter training for all staff, which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/21/2023
Jul 29, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Immunizations (G) The Licensee Shall Document Each Child's Immunizations and Shall Maintain Such Documentation in the Center for as Long as the Child Is Enrolled. This Requirement…CCR 101220.1(g)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed ten children's Immunization Records (IR) were not transcribed onto the blue CDPH 286 form, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/19/2022
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