Smart Start Preschool
2882 O'HARA AVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 73% 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
- 30
- 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 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Personal Rights. The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations, Furnishings…CCR 101223(a)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Outdoor Activity Space (D) The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Maintained: (1) In a Safe Condition for the Activities Planned. This Requirement Is Not Met As…CCR 101238.2(d)(1)
LPAs observed the wooden play structure to wobble when pressure was applied. LPAs also observed exposed nails on the play structure which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. POC Due Date: 10/27/2023
Mar 10, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Personal Rights The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal rights:To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations, Furnishings And…CCR 101223(a)(2)
to CCL by 3/11/22 explaining how licensee will ensure safe practices are used for cleaning children's hand. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff rinse towels that are soaking in bleach water and use the towels to clean children's hands. which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 • Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected. 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.
- Buildings and Grounds The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees and Visitors.…CCR 101238(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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