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Childery

Firehouse Preschool

1923 N. ALLEN AVENUE, ALTADENA, CA 91001Childery 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 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
51
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

4 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 6 Findings
Most recent: May 18, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. May 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a Person Shall Not Be Employed or Volunteer at a Day Care Center if He or She Has Not Been Immunized Against…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)

      Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 6 staff did not obtain proof of pertussis and measles immunizations for LPA to review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/26/2026

  2. Apr 16, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Health-Related Services (3) Prescription Medications May Be Administered if All of the Following Conditions Are Met: (B) For Each Prescription Medication, the Licensee Shall…CCR 101226(e)(3)(B)

      Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 children did not obtain proper documentation for prescribed medication, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/09/2025

    • General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a Person Shall Not Be Employed or Volunteer at a Day Care Center if He or She Has Not Been Immunized Against…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)

      Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1] out of 6 staff members do not obtain proof that they have been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/16/2025

    • 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, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff members do not obtain current mandated reporter training certificate, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/21/2025

  3. Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (B) Testing Results With...readings of 0.5 Ppb or Greater... (1) A Result with Values of 5.5 Ppb or Greater Shall Be Deemed An…CCR 101700.3(b)(1)

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

  4. Jan 7, 20221 Finding1 Important
    • Personal RIghts The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights. To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations, Furnishings And…CCR 101223(a)(2)

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

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