Joyful Beginings Enrichment Center
2114 GOLDRIDGE, SELMA, CA 93662Childery 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 43% 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
- 78
- 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 2021, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Food Service (18) All Kitchen, Food-preparation and Storage Areas Shall Be Kept Clean and Free of Litter and Rubbish; And Measures Shall Be Taken to Keep All Such Areas Free Of…CCR 101227(a)(18)
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During today's inspection of the kitchen, it was observed that there were cockroaches and multiple cockroach droppings in cabinets and on a wood pull out cutting board. The facility does not cook in the kitchen, however, do store the children's lunches (brought from home) and pre-packaged snacks in the kitchen. Director Davis confirmed the observation. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due
Nov 19, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (1) To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff…CCR 101223(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Sep 22, 20211 Finding1 Important
- (d)Upon the Occurrence..... (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to the Department by Telephone or Fax Within the Department's Next Working Day and During Its Normal Business…CCR 101212(d)(1)(E)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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