Fullerton Children's Academy
3516 W. COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, FULLERTON, CA 92833Childery 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 38% 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
- 62
- 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 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 01223 Personal Rights (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (1)To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships With…CCR 101223(a)(1)
to ensure proper training provided to staff on how to communicate with children. Director will provide a copy of the agenda of meeting with staff via email to LPA by due date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interviews with staff members and parents, staff members yell at children. This poses a potential safety risk to children in care. 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.
Feb 4, 20221 Finding1 Important
- 01216 Personnel Requirements (G) All Personnel, Including the Licensee, Administrator and volunteers...(1) Good Physical...verified by a Health Screening, Including a Test For…CCR 101216(g)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Nov 18, 20211 Finding1 Important
- 01238 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)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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