Kla Schools of Walnut Creek
298 N. WIGET LANE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598Childery 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 71% 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
- 170
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Article 06 Section 101223 (a)(3) - (a)The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights...interference With…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Sep 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01212Reporting Requirements(d)Upon the Occurrence..of Any.. events..(d)(1)..a Report Shall Be Made to the Department by Telephone or Fax Within the Dept's Next Working Day..a…CCR 101212(d)(1)(C)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Feb 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01170 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)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Apr 19, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care & Supervision (a)The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's needs.(1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left…CCR 101229(a)(1)
During inspection LPA and Director found a child C1 alone in class bathroom while room children and staff had left for outdoor activity. C1 was left alone without visual supervision for at least 24 minutes. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. $500 civil penalty assessed. POC Due Date: 04/20/2023
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