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Childery

Highlands Recreation Center

1851 LEXINGTON AVENUE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 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
After School
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
86
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 3 Findings
Most recent: Apr 28, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
3 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Pool Safety (B) A Licensed Daycare Center with an In-ground Swimming Pool on the Premises Shall Comply with All of the Following Requirements: (2) The Swimming Pool Shall Have A…HSC 1596.814(b)(2)

      At 3:00PM., Based on observation and interview, LPA confirmed on-site pool does not have a second feature, preventing children from entering pool area. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. POC Due Date: 05/15/2026

  2. Jan 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • WD 101700(b) Written Directives for Lead Testing (B) All Licensed Child Care Centers Operating in Buildings Constructed Before January 1, 2010, Shall Test Their Water for Lead…

      At 3:55PM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed facility's fixtures, used for drinking water/ food preparation, have not been tested for lead contamination levels. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 02/12/2024

  3. Sep 28, 20221 Finding1 Important
    • Buildings and Grounds (A) The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees And…CCR 101238(a)

      Based on interviews and observations, LPA confirmed groups of insects (flies) inside facility’s social room. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 10/07/2022

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