La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center
4690 PALM AVENUE, LA MESA, CA 91941Childery 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 15% 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
- 87
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01229 (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision... (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time... Supervision Shall Include Visual…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mar 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor Activity Space for School-Age Children(b) In Combination Programs, Indoor Activity Space Provided for School-age...children...shall Be Physically Separated From Space…CCR 101538.3(b)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Dec 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 01174 Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (D) Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six Months. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidence By: Asst. Director Stated That…CCR 101174(d)
detailing facility's procedures to ensure all children are provided fire/disaster drill training no later than 1/12/24. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as day children interviewed were not aware of the fire/disaster drill procedures at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons 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.
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