Psd/fontana Citrus Head Start
9315 CITRUS AVENUE, FONTANA, CA 92335Childery 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 44% 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
- 140
- 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 2022, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Licensees Shall Maintain a Lead Value at or Below the Action Level of 5 Ppb in All Outlets Subject to the Testing Requirements of These Written Directives, for the Health And…CCR 101700.3(b)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Ana Noble NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Eric Ramos NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/25/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/25/2026 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Jun 25, 20241 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)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jan 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 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)(3)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There was no documentation of 15 minute checks on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/31/2024
Apr 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers 101700.3 (b)(1): A Result with Values of 5.5 Ppb or Greater Shall Be Deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This Requirement Is Not…CCR 101700.3(b)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mar 3, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Activity Space (G) The Playground Shall Be Enclosed by a Fence to Protect Children and to Keep Them in the Outdoor Activity Area. The Fence Shall Be at Least Four Feet…CCR 101238.2(g)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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