Kce Champions Llc @ Brook Knoll Elementary
151 BROOK KNOLL DRIVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.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
- 121
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Shall Be a Staffing Ratio of One Teacher and One Aide Present to Every 28 Children in Attendance. (1) A Teacher Shall Supervise No More Than 14 Children or with an Aide A…CCR 101516.5(b)(1)
to LPA by 10/08/2025. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that sufficient staff were not present for the number of children in the TK/ Kindergarten classroom on several days in the month of August. 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.
Aug 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Criminal Record Clearance (E) All Individuals Subject to a Criminal Record Review Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 Shall Prior to Working, Residing Or…CCR 101170(e)(2)
to LPA by 08/27/2025. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on file review, LPA observed that staff, S8 has fingerprint clearances but the clearances have not been transferred to this facility. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
- On and After January 1, 2018, a Person Who Becomes an Administrator or Employee of a Licensed Child Day Care Facility Shall Complete the Mandated Reporter Training Provided…HSC 1596.8662(b)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Gladys Kuizon NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Farida Raja NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Teacher-Child Ratio: A Teacher Shall Supervise No More Than 14 Children or with an Aide a Maximum of 28 Children. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By: The Facility Was…CCR 101516.5(b)(1)
(POC) by Tuesday September 3, 2024. The Plan of Correction shall include the Facility protocol for ensuring that a director or fully qualified teacher shall be present to open or close the Facility at all times. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 following dates: 05/14/24, 05/16/24, 05/21/24, 05/23/24 and was the only staff present with anywhere from one to six children present during the early morning session. This presents a potential risk to the health, safety, or 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.
Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Children Shall Be Protected Against Hazards Within the Center Through Provision of the following:(1)Protective Devices Including but Not Limited to Nonslip Material on Rugs.…CCR 101238(b)(1)
date and will send an photo to the department by the plan of correction date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on observation, there was not a cover on the electrical outlet near the entrance door that has the stairs. This poses a safety hazard to 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.
Apr 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 01516.5 Teacher-Child Ratio (B) There Shall Be Staffing Ratio of One Teacher and One Aide Present to Every 28 Children in Attendance. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By:…CCR 101516.5(b)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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