Kiddie Academy of Buena Park
7501 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BUENA PARK, CA 90621Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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 46% 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
- 114
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Medication Administration (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. This Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101229(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mar 12, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Health-Related Services (2) All Prescription and Nonprescription Medications Shall Be Maintained with the Child's Name and Shall Be Dated. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced…CCR 101226(e)(2)
Based on records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 1 child medication (epi-pen) has expired on 11/2024 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/31/2025
- 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 interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 6 staff has expired mandated reporter certificate which expired on 11/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/31/2025
Jun 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (H) Persons Employed for Clerical, Housekeeping and Maintenance Functions Shall Not Be Included as Teachers in the Teacher-child Ratio. (1) The…CCR 101216.3(h)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jun 5, 20244 Findings4 Important
- 01161 Limitations on Capacity (A) A Licensee Shall Not Operate a Child Care Center Beyond the Conditions and Limitations Specified on the License, Including the Capacity…CCR 101161(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- 01216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (A) There Shall Be a Ratio of One Teacher Visually Observing and Supervising No More Than 12 Children in Attendance, This Requirement Is Not Met…CCR 101216.3(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- 01229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision As…CCR 101229(a)
01229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. This requirement is not met…
- 01229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and supervision..(1)....Supervision Shall Include Visual Observation. This Requirement…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mar 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (D) An Aide Assisting a Fully Qualified Teacher... in the Supervision of Up to 18 Preschool-age Children... Shall Meet the Following…CCR 101216.2(d)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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