Kids First Academy
3764 CLAYTON RD, CONCORD, CA 94521Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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 Limitation.…CCR 101161
it to be submiteed by 5/8/2025 and will follow-up after training to submit proof of training. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 LPAs observed two preschoolers comingled with school age children which poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected. 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. Sherelle Johnson NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Kayla Merchant NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/07/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/07/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Feb 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Reporting Requirements: A Report Shall Be Made to the Department by Telephone or Fax Within the Department's Next Working Day and During Its Normal Business Hours. In Addition, A…CCR 101212(d)(1)(C)(f)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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