New Life Discovery School (keats)
420 E. KEATS, FRESNO, CA 93710Childery 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 41% 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 6 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 01229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be…HSC 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Joseph Pacheco NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Aurelio Mendoza NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/12/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/12/2025 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 FRESNO CC RO , 1310 E. SHAW AVE, FRESNO , CA 93710 FACILITY NAME: NEW LIFE DISCOVERY SCHOOL (KEATS) FACILITY NUMBER: 103801239 VISIT DATE: 11/12/2025
Feb 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time, Except…CCR 101229(a)(1)
is due by March 10, 2023. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on records obtained and interviews from witnesses it was in fact confirmed a child was left outside without supervision which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. In addition when the incident occurred staff is no longer employed at this facitlity. 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.
Sep 27, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Reporting Requirements. Upon the Occurrence, During the Operation of the Child Care Center of Any of the Events Specified in (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to the Department…CCR 101212(d)(C)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Aug 15, 20222 Findings2 Important
- 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)(2)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff #3 did not have criminial background clearance according to guardian roster. LPA confirm with Fresno Regional office the staff had been disassociated on 07/12/22. LPA observed this staff working and caring for children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/15/2022
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (C) Documentation Shall Be Maintained in the Infant’s File and Be Available to the Department for Review.…CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Infant Teaccher stated she has not been documentating sleeping every 15 minutes with time or initial for staff observing infants sleeping. The toddler component classroom had 3 infants in care with no documentation.which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 08/29/2022
Feb 15, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Upon the OccurrenceCCR 101212(d)
Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1)...a report shall be made to the Department ... In addition, a written…
- The Licensee Shall Be Responsible for Ensuring That Children with Obvious Symptoms of Illness Including, but Not Limited To, Fever or Vomiting, Are Not Accepted. Licensee States…CCR 101226.1(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Sep 17, 20211 Finding1 Important
- 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)(2)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff #1 is finger print cleared but not associated to the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/17/2021
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