El Centro Early Learning Center
1950 NORTH IMPERIAL AVENUE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243Childery 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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 29% 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 264
- 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 (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision... No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time... Supervision Shall Include Visual Observation.…CCR 101229(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jun 23, 20221 Finding1 Important
- 01229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision ... (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of A…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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