First Evangelical Church of Cerritos
11330 E. 166TH ST., CERRITOS, CA 90703Childery 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 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
- 87
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 01238 (a)The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees and Visitors. This…CCR 101238(a)
date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on record review and interview, LPA observed that the facility was cited twice, once for not providing safe drinking water and for bathroom floor being wet due to a plumbing issues. Also staff admit to using bleach and water to clean, but LPA did not observe the required training cert. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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.
Jun 24, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Teacher Qualifications and Duties (C) To Be a Fully Qualified Teacher, a Teacher Shall Have One of the Following: (1) Twelve Postsecondary Semester or Equivalent Quarter Units In…CCR 101216.1(c)(1)
Based on record reiew, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of eight staff are missing twelve postsecdonary semester of equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed..at accredited or approved college or university. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/08/2025
- Child's Medical Assessments (A) Prior To, or Within 30 Calendar Days Following the Enrollment of a Child, the Licensee Shall Obtain a Written Medical Assessment of the Child. This…CCR 101220(a)
Based on record reiew, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and durnig record review LPA observed that child 1 is missing physician report form, LIC 701, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/04/2025
- Personal Rights (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (2) To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations,…CCR 101223(a)(2)
Based on observation, LPA observed that the bathroom floor in room was wet on 05/21/2025, 06/16/2025, and 06/24/2025. Water appeared to be coming up from underneath floor tile when tile was stepped on. Per facility representative, continous flushing cause the water to come out in wet the floor. This is potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/24/2025
- Buildings and Grounds (A) The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees And…CCR 101238(a)(2)
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and LPA observed a trash bin with enough water gathered inside of it to fill the grooves around the bottom edge of the bin. Per facility representative, the water inside of the bin was from cleaning which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/15/2025
- Napping Equipment (C) Each Cot or Mat Shall Be Equipped with a Sheet to Cover the Cot or Mat And, Depending on the Weather, a Sheet And/or Blanket to Cover the Child. (2) Bedding…CCR 101239.1(c)(2)
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and children's bedding are stored inside of individual pillow cases that are the same. LPA observed that pillow cases were placed on the sheet of top cop making some childrens pillow cases come in contact with used bedding which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/15/2025
- (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 Influenza, Pertussis, and Measles.…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
No Citation issued under this regulation POC Due Date: 07/24/2025
May 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Buildings and Grounds (A) The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees And…CCR 101238(a)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and water container used to refill children's water bottles had a blotchy gray to black discoloration covering the inside of lid which poses an immediate health and safety to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/22/2025
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