Free Chapel Preschool
2777 MCGAW AVENUE, IRVINE, CA 92614Childery 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 67% 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
- 101
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records (D) All Personnel Records Shall Be Maintained at the Child Care Center and Shall Be Available to the Licensing Agency for Review. This Requirement Is Not Met As…CCR 101217(d)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out 5 staff members files did not have the proof of the MMR vaccine for LPA to review on the day of the inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/24/2025
Jun 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Buildings and Grounds (G) Disinfectants, Cleaning Solutions, Poisons and Other Items That Could Pose a Danger if Readily Available to Children Shall Be Stored Where Inaccessible…CCR 101238(g)(2)
Based on interview and observation, LPA was advised that security guard carries a fire arm. LPA viewed fire arm on security guard. the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 person whiich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/06/2023
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