Saklan Valley School
1678 SCHOOL STREET, MORAGA, CA 94556Childery 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, no complaints on record, 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
- 51
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to Initial Licensure, a Person Specified in Subdivision (B) Who Is Not Exempt From Fingerprinting Shall Obtain Either A…HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring all staff have an eligible criminal background clearance and associated to the facility prior to working in the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Kim Krozec did not have an eligible criminal background clearance during today's visit. The Director was advised that Kim can not return to work until she has an eligible clearance. Please check Guardian or contact the Oakland office to verify clearance. POC Due Date: 09/18/2024
Jun 26, 20232 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)
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all staff have a criminal record clearance for child care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/03/2023
- General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a Person Shall Not Be Employed or Volunteer at a Day Care Center if He or She Has Not Been Immunized Against…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all staff assisting with children have proof immunity for measles in file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 1 staff is missing proof of immunity for measles in file. Staff could not provide the required documentation during the visit. POC Due Date: 07/28/2023
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