Encinitas Shining Stars
511 ENCINITAS BOULEVARD #114, ENCINITAS, CA 92024Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% 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
- 53
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rightsa) 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,…CCR 101223(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jan 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Preschool Program with a Toddler Component (A) Licensees Serving Preschool-age Children May Create a Special Program Component for Children Who Are Between 18 Months and 36 Months…CCR 101216.4(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Nov 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Child Care Centers Providing Meals to children...All Food Shall Be Safe and of the Quality and in the Quantity Necessary to Meet the Needs of the Children. Licensee Stated,…CCR 101227(a)(1)
to the Department by 11/19/24 regarding how they will ensure there is adequate food supplies to meet children’s needs and menu on a consistent basis. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on the information obtained during interviews, observations, and documentation reviewed it is determined that there is insufficient menu food to meet day care children’s needs. Children are often unable to have second servings of one or more menu items 2-3 times per week and food supplies frequently run very low by the end of the week, 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 resulting in children being fed whatever is available until the new food shipment arrives which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 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 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Teacher Shall Have Completed...at Least Six Postsecondary Semester or Equivalent Quarter Units of the Education Requirement Specified in (c)(1)...(A) After Employment, a Teacher…CCR 101216.1(b)(1)(A)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Aug 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- 01161(a): A Licensee Shall Not Operate a Child Care Center Beyond the Conditions and Limitations Specified on the License, Including the Capacity Limitation. This Requirement Is…CCR 101161(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Prior to Construction or Alterations, the Licensee Shall Notify the Department of the Proposed Change(s). This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By: Director Stated She Will…CCR 101237(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mar 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Child Care Centers Providing Meals to children...All Food Shall Be Safe and of the Quality and in the Quantity Necessary to Meet the Needs of the Children. Director Stated They…CCR 101227(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Feb 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- HSC 101212(d&f) During the Operation of the Child Care center...Events Reported Shall Include the Following: Any Unusual Incident or Child Absence That Threatens the Physical Or…
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- *****THIS IS AN AMENDED DOCUMENT DELIVERED ON 4/11/24***** The Child Care Center Shall Be CleanCCR 101238(a)
*****THIS IS AN AMENDED DOCUMENT DELIVERED ON 4/11/24***** The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being…
Jan 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Immunizations: Prior to Admission to a Family Day Care Home, Children Shall Be Immunized Against Diseases Director Has Provided Missing Immunizations as of Site Visit. Deficiency…CCR 102418(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Oct 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Criminal Record Clearance; All Individuals Subject to a Criminal Record Review... Shall Prior to working...(2) Request a Transfer of a Criminal Record Clearance. This Requirement…CCR 101170(e)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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