Saint David's Preschool
5050 MILTON STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92110Childery 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
- 53
- 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 2021, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: 101226(a):...licensee Shall Immediately Notify the Child's Authorized Representative if the Child... Sustains an Injury More Serious ... Licensee Shall…CCR 101226(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Feb 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- WD 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a License Issued on or After July 1, 2022, Initial Testing Results Shall Be Received and Posted Within 180 Days Of…
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Mrs. Garcia stated that she has not obtain a lead study as required by AB 2370 which requires facility to test their water if building was constructed before January 1, 2010. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/22/2023
- Health-Related Services (E) In Centers Where the Licensee Chooses to Handle Medications: (1) All Prescription and Nonprescription Medications Shall Be Centrally Stored In…CCR 101226(e)(1)(B)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed an epi-pen stored out of its original box (without the prescription, name of the child and instruction) This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/22/2023
Jun 4, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time... Supervision Shall Include Visual Observation.…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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