It's a Small World
44221 10TH ST WEST, LANCASTER, CA 93534Childery 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 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
- 39
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20262 Findings2 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having present staff with a valid pediatric first aid/CPR certification which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/18/2026
- Infant Needs and Services Plan (A) Prior to the Infant's First Day at the Center, the Infant Care Center Director or Assistant Director Shall Complete a Needs and Services Plan…CCR 101419.2(a)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having needs and services plans for the infants enrolled which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/18/2026
Jun 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who, on January 1, 2018, Is a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee Of…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/01/2025
Jul 10, 20245 Findings5 Important
- 01238 Buildings and Grounds G) Disinfectants, Cleaning Solutions… That Could Pose a Danger if Readily Available to Children Shall Be Stored Where Inaccessible to Children. This…CCR 101238(g)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- 01427 Infant Care Food Service (H) …At No Time Shall a Bottle Be Propped for an Infant… This Requirement Is Not Met As…CCR 101427(h)
01427 Infant Care Food Service (h) …At no time shall a bottle be propped for an infant… This requirement is not met as evidenced by Licensee states they will e-mail the agenda…
- High Chairs or Other Appropriate Seating Equipment Shall Be Used to Seat Infants During Feeding… This Requirement Is…CCR 101427(i)
High chairs or other appropriate seating equipment shall be used to seat infants during feeding… This requirement is not met as evidenced by Licensee will e-mail a copy of the…
- 01430 Infant Care Activities (A) …The Following Shall Apply: (3) All Infants Shall… (E) If an Infant Falls Asleep Before Being Placed in a Crib, Staff Shall Move the Infant to A…CCR 101430(a)(3)(E)
(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 [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 had required immunizations prior to starting employment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/12/2024
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