Solid Start Academy
8964 NORTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE, SANTEE, CA 92071Childery 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
- 37
- 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 Children's Records & Files (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Personnel Requirements (1) Except as Specified in (3) Below, Good Physical Health Shall Be Verified by a Health Screening, Including a Test for Tuberculosis, Performed by or Under…CCR 101216(g)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 did not have required TB test on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 04/25/2025
- Personnel Requirements (2) Each Person Specified in (G) Above Shall Have a Health-screening Report Signed by the Person Performing the Screening. This Report Shall Indicate The…CCR 101216(g)(2)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 and S2 did not have required health screening on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 04/25/2025
- Food Service (18) All Kitchen, Food-preparation and Storage Areas Shall Be Kept Clean and Free of Litter and Rubbish; And Measures Shall Be Taken to Keep All Such Areas Free Of…CCR 101227(a)(18)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the kitchen floors, counters, and appliances had food debris and were unclean, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 03/28/2025
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left…CCR 101229(a)(1)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were two children (c1) (c2) observed by LPA and LPM to be walking unsupervised outside the classroom and the classroom door was shut which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/26/2025
- Buildings and Grounds (A) 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…CCR 101238(a)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the children's restroom had dirty sinks, floors, and toilet bowls which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 03/28/2025
- Buildings and Grounds (G) Disinfectants, Cleaning Solutions, Poisons and Other Items That Could Pose a Danger if Readily Available to Children Shall Be Stored Where Inaccessible…CCR 101238(g)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were lower cabinets, one in the kitchen, and one in the toddler room, that contained cleaning solutions and disinfectants. There were no children present in the kitchen and toddler room at the time of observation, both cabinets had working latches, but neither was secured. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due
- 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that staff (S1) did not have required immunizations on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 03/28/2025
- Lead Testing (1) A Licensed Child Day Care Center, as Defined in Section 1596.76, That Is Located in a Building That Was Constructed Before January 1, 2010, Shall Have Its…HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the lead testing was not completed as required which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 04/25/2025
Dec 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Teacher Quaifications: A Teacher Shall Meet the Requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 1597.055. Notwithstanding Any Other... if He or She Satisfies All of the Following…CCR 101216.1(2)(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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