Grace Brethren Preschool East
2762 AVENIDA SIMI, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065Childery 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 64% 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
- 136
- 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 2021, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 7, 20211 Finding1 Important
- 01212 Reporting Requirements (D) Upon the Occurrence, ...Seven Days Following the Occurrence of Such Event. (1) Events Reported Shall Include the Following: (C) Any Unusual…CCR 101212(d)(1)(C)
to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by 12/20/21 stating what measures to be taken in order to follow Title 22 Regulation to prevent incidents like this happening again. Director advised she can provide the statement via email, fax, or mail. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on observation, interviews, and records, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by reporting an incident where parent was yelling at a teacher in the presence of children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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.
Sep 29, 20211 Finding1 Important
- 01229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision ... to Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left…CCR 101229(a)(1)
stating measures to be taken in order to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations and avoid any by 10/11/2021 via fax (805) 685-1820 or email to francisco.pedroza@dss.ca.gov 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Staff left a child unsupervised in the playground. This poses as a potential Health and Safety risk to clients / 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.
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