Children's Pre-School Center, The
4000 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD T-1, PALO ALTO, CA 94303Childery 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 43% 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
- 112
- 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 9 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain, Humiliation, Intimidation, Ridicule, Coercion, Threat, Mental Abuse or Other Actions of a Punitive Nature…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Chandra Charles NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jialing Zhu NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/06/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/06/2026 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- CCR 101238(a)(1) Buildings and Grounds: The Licensee Shall Take Measures to Keep the Center Free of Flies, Other Insects, and Rodents. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:…CCR 101238(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Dec 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision 101229(a)(1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time... Supervision Shall Include Visual…HSC 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
May 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Section 101212(d) Upon the Occurrence, During the Operation of the Childcare Center of Any of the Events Specified in (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to the Department By…CCR 101212(d)(1)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jan 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 5 staff members have an expired mandated dated reporter certificate. Director stated that staff members forgot that it needed to be renewed. POC Due Date: 01/27/2023
Oct 24, 20221 Finding1 Important
- 01223 (a)(3) Personal Rights The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal rights:To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, ..., Ridicule,…CCR 101223(a)(3)
is for Director to submit a list of signatures of all staff who attended the meeting, a meeting agenda, a new handboook created for staff on acceptable ways to discipline children. These documents must be submitted to LPA via email no later than 10/31/2022 at Sabina.Dodoo@dss.ca.gov 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.
Apr 14, 20221 Finding1 Important
- No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time... Supervision Shall Include Visual Observation. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By:…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jan 25, 20221 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal rights:(3) To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain, Humiliation,…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jan 18, 20221 Finding1 Important
- To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff and Other Persons. Staff Member T1's Employment Was Terminated on August 27, 2021 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 This…CCR 101223(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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