O'brien Child Development Center
4035 GRASS VALLEY HWY, STE K, AUBURN, CA 95602Childery 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 21% 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
- 32
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1) and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health-realted Services 101226(c): The Licensee Shall Obtain Emergency Medical Treatment Without Specific Instructions From the Child's Authorized Representative if the Authorized…CCR 101226(c)
date of 1/26/2026. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 there should be no delay in getting medical treatment for the child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the facility who did not contact 911 when a child had a medical emergency and the appearance and responsiveness of the child changed which is an immediate health and safety threat to the 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.
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Reporting Requirements: In Addition, a Written Report Containing the Information Specified in (d)(2) Below Shall Be Submitted to the Department Within Seven Days Following The…CCR 101212(d)(1)(E)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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