Kiddie Stars Inc.
621 SOUTH RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078Childery 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 70% 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
- 40
- 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 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- License Number; Use in Advertisements; Publications, or Announcements (A) Each Child Day Care Facility Licensed Under This Chapter, Chapter 3.5 (Commencing with Section 1596.90),…CCR 1596.861(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Aug 1, 20232 Findings2 Important
- 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 staff files reviewed do not contain verification of the required immunizations. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/18/2023
- Licensure Requirements Every Licensed Child Day Care Center Shall Have One or More Carbon Monoxide Detectors in the Facility That Meet the Standards Established in Chapter 8…HSC 1596.954
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee does not have an operational carbon monoxide detector. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/04/2023
Oct 25, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Criminal Record Clearance All Individuals Subject to a Criminal Record Review Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 Shall Prior to Working, Residing or Volunteering…CCR 101170(e)(2)
to Licensing no later 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 This requirement is not met as evidence by S1 and S2 was working at the faciltiy prior to their background clearance being associated to the facility. S1 is no longer an employee at the facility and S2 worked at the faciltiy for a couple months prior to being associated to the facility. Civil penalty of $1000 is being assessed today. This poses a potential health and safety risk to clients in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 than 10/26/2022. 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.
Sep 14, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Teacher Qualifications and Duties: Prior to Employment, a Teacher Shall Meet the Requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) Below: (1) A Teacher Shall Have Completed, with Passing Grades,…CCR 101216.1(b)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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