L'academy Preschool Santa Cruz
3205 SALISBURY DRIVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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 100% 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
- 13
- 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 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 2, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to Initial Licensure, a Person Specified in Subdivision (B) Who Is Not Exempt From Fingerprinting Shall Obtain Either A…HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one out of two infant staff members present, who requires an exemption transfer, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due
- 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as both staff are missing proof of immunization to measles and one for immunization to pertussis, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/31/2024
Oct 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 01416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (B) There Shall Be a Ratio of One Teacher for Every Four Infants in Attendance. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By: The Site Director Shall…CCR 101416.5(b)
to the Department by 10/6/2023, clearly indicating how staff-ratio requirements will be met for the infant room. Back-up plan for staff calling out shall be addressed. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The Licensee did not maintain staff infant ratio as there were nine infants present with one staff member, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and 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.
Jul 25, 20222 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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one staff member out of two, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/05/2022
- 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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one out of two staff members, whose mandated reporter certificate expired 5/2022, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/29/2022
Jul 15, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Infant Needs and Services Plan.The Needs and Services Plan Shall Be Included in the Infant’s File. This Requirement Is Not Met Due to During File Review Infant’s Needs And…CCR 101419.2(d)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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