Mentor Preschool on Lake
232 N. LAKE AVE #100, PASADENA, CA 91101Childery 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 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
- 75
- 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 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who...shall Complete Renewal Mandated Reporter Training Every Two Years Following the Date on Which He or She Completed the Initial Mandated…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Christina Gabelman NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Stephanie Li NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/03/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/03/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION MONTEREY PARK CC RO , 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B MONTEREY PARK , CA 91754 FACILITY NAME: MENTOR PRESCHOOL ON LAKE FACILITY NUMBER: 198020150 VISIT DATE: 04/03/2025
Apr 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- A Child Shall Be Isolated When Any One of the Following Occurs: The Child's Condition Worsens Enough to Warrant Notifying the Child's Authorized Representative as Specified In…CCR 101626.2(c)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Sep 21, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Criminal Record Clearance. All Individuals Subject to a Criminal Record Review Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 Shall Prior to Working, Residing or Volunteering…CCR 101170(e)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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