Grow Smart Academy
6261 JACKSON DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92119Childery 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
- 21
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Sign In and Sign Out (B) The Person Who Brings the Child To, and Removes the Child From, the Center Shall Sign the Child In/out. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101229.1(b)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 14 children present were not signed into the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/17/2023
Jun 24, 20212 Findings2 Important
- The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Maintained: (1) In a Safe Condition for the Activities PlannedCCR 101238.2(d)(1)
The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's observation…
- A Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator...shall Complete the Mandated Reporter Training...(a) and Shall Complete Renewal Every Two Years. This Requirement Was Not Met As…HSC 1596.8662(4)(b)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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