Dermer's Creative Care
321 W. HERNDON AVENUE, PINEDALE, CA 93650Childery 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 100% violation rate, no complaints on record, 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
- 77
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time, Except…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Activity Space (E) As a Condition of Licensure, the Areas Around and Under High Climbing Equipment, Swings, Slides and Other Similar Equipment Shall Be Cushioned With…CCR 101238.2(e)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed both playground structures located on east and northwest of the building have multiple large holes next to the cement area where the children could trip and hit the cement. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 08/25/2025
Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Lead Testing (1) A Licensed Child Day Care Center, as Defined in Section 1596.76, That Is Located in a Building That Was Constructed Before January 1, 2010, Shall Have Its…HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the facility completed water testing and results indicated that the drinking and cooking have exceedance the 5.5 ppb. Facility failed to remediating lead exceedance. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 08/27/2024
Jul 13, 20232 Findings2 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff 1, 2, and 3 had no current mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/27/2023
- Lead Testing (1) A Licensed Child Day Care Center, as Defined in Section 1596.76, That Is Located in a Building That Was Constructed Before January 1, 2010, Shall Have Its…HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per Licensee Lead Testing will be conducted on 07/15/2023. Licensee failed to provide testing result for building as building was constructed before January 1, 2010, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/14/2023
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