Growing Light Montessori School of Oakland
4700 LINCOLN AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA 94602Childery 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 14% 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
- 72
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- (1) To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff and Other Persons. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By: The Licensee/Owner Rachel LaField Will…CCR 101223(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Mayla Mendoza NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Catherine Fernandes NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/12/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/12/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left…CCR 101229(a)(1)
detailing which changes they have made to prevent this incident from re-occurring in the future. This plan shall be received by LPA Loza no later than COB on July 18, 2025. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Supervision shall include visual observation. Based on Interviews and records reviewed, it was determined that a child was left alone without teacher supervision for approximately two minutes. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of 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. Mayla Mendoza NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Indira Loza NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/17/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/17/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
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