Leap Ahead Learning Center Inc
1200 PAIUTE LANE, SUSANVILLE, CA 96130Childery 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 75% 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
- 45
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Personnel Records Are Maintained on the Licensee, Administrator and Each Employee. Each Personnel Record Shall Contain The…CCR 101217(a)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Child C1, C3, C4-C6 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/27/2026
- Child's Records (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That a Separate, Complete and Current Record for Each Child Is Maintained in the Child Care Center. This Requirement Is Not Met As…CCR 101221(a)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two staff missing documentation which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/27/2026
Dec 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (1) To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff and Other Persons.…CCR 101223(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (3)To Be Free From Corporal Or…CCR 101223(a)(3)
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, This requirement was…
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Upon the Occurrence, During the Operation of the Childcare Center of Any of the Events Specified in (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to the Department by Telephone or Fax…CCR 101212(d)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mar 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidence By: All Kitchen, Food Preparation and Storage Areas Shall Be Kept Clean and Free of Litter and Rubbish; And Measures Shall Be Taken To…CCR 101227(a)(18)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Apr 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers - A Result with Values of 5.5 Ppb or Greater Shall Be Deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101700.3(b)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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