School of Imagination
9801 DUBLIN BLVD, DUBLIN, CA 94568Childery 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 58% 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 4 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01223 Personal Rights (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal rights:(3) To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction Of…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mar 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01216.1(b)(1)Teacher Qualifications and Duties B) Prior to Employment, a Teacher Shall Meet the Requirements of (b)(1) Below: (1) A Teacher Shall Have Completed, with Passing…CCR 101216.1(b)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Sep 22, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- Health-Related Services (2) All Prescription and Nonprescription Medications Shall Be Maintained with the Child's Name and Shall Be Dated. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced…CCR 101226(e)(2)
Based on observation,record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above.C1, C2, C3 and C4's epipens/medications were found to be expired, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 09/26/2022
Sep 28, 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)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2021
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