Hidden Hills Elementary
25142 HIDDEN HILLS ROAD, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677Childery 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 25% violation rate, no complaints on record, 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
- 16
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UPK/TK), a free state-funded pre-K program. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1). The single finding was not critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Requirements (F) At Least One Staff Member Who Is Trained in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Pediatric First Aid Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section…CCR 101216(f)
Based on observation, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two counts out of 2 counts of staffs' files that Staff # 1 did not have current CPR and 1st aid. Staff # 2 did not have current card either which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/11/2025
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