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10850 MONTONGO STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92126Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 78% 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
24
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 3 Findings
Most recent: Dec 10, 2024⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical2 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 10, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • Criminal Record Clearance (J) The Licensee Shall Maintain Documentation of Criminal Record Clearances or Criminal Record Exemptions of Volunteers That Require Fingerprinting. This…CCR 101170(j)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff D.M.'s fingerprint clearance is not associated to the facility. Mrs. Finney provided proof to LPA that she walked in the documents to the department in October, however records did not show that staff DM's fingerprint was associated. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/11/2024

  2. Jun 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE As a Condition of Licensure, the Areas Around and Under High Climbing Equipment, Swings, Slides and Other Similar Equipment Shall Be Cushioned with Material…CCR 101238.2(e)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  3. Oct 27, 20211 Finding1 Important
    • 596.859(a)(1)-Public Access to Licensing reports...;....:Each Licensed Child Day Care Facility Shall Make Accessible... a Copy of an Accusation Indicating the Department’s Intent…HSC 1596.859

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

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