Great Beginnings Preschool, Inc.
12052 EMELITA ST., VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 42% 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
- 64
- 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 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal rights:(3) To Be Free From...intimidation...or Other Actions of a Punitive Nature Including but Not…CCR 101223(a)(3)
due date 10/29/25, Licensee will submit staff declarations about what was learned after watching the video on personal rights found at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/childrens-personal-rights-in-child-care/ 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interviews and observation, staff interferes with children's eating by using intimidation and other actions of a punitive nature. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate 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.
Mar 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights. The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff and Other…CCR 101223(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Dec 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Personal Rights. The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff and Other…CCR 101223(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- 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 record review, staff did not have their immunization records in the file during the inspection, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/30/2024
Nov 22, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Buildings and Grounds. Disinfectants, Cleaning Solutions, Poisons and Other Items That Could Pose a Danger if Readily Available to Children Shall Be Stored Where Inaccessible To…CCR 101238(g)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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