Children's Paradise Inc. - Melrose
145 N, MELROSE DR. STE 100, VISTA, CA 92083Childery 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
- 126
- 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 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Teacher Qualifications and Duties (C) To Be a Fully Qualified Teacher, a Teacher Shall Have One of the Following: (1) Twelve Postsecondary Semester or Equivalent Quarter Units In…CCR 101216.1(c)(1)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of six staff files reviewed. Where S5 transcripts did not reflect six core ECE units. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/24/2026
Jul 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. This Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101229(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Apr 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 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 Be Left Without…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Apr 28, 20222 Findings2 Important
- 01223(a)The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: This Was Not Met As…CCR 101223(a)
01223(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: This was not met as evidence by… LPA Flores observed and was informed the tunnels are…
- 01229(a)(1)The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time,…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Oct 29, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Reporting Requirements: There Is No Citation for This Date as the Incident Report Was Received by This Regional Office on 07/12/21. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure…CCR 101212(d)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Sep 1, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (2) To Be…CCR 101223(a)(2)
Personal Rights (a) The Licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations,…
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