Southwest Christian Academy
44-175 WASHINGTON STREET, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210Childery 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
- 41
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 21, 20254 Findings4 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. Staff 1 most recent tuberculosis test was given in 2001, proof of tuberculosis current test results or proof of chest x-ray results are not available for review during this visit, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2025
- Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan (A) The Written Infant Needs and Services Plan Shall Be Updated at Least Quarterly, or as Often as Necessary to Assure Its…CCR 101419.3(a)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 1, 2, and 5 does not have a current Needs and Services Plan available for review during this visit, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2025
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (C) Documentation Shall Be Maintained in the Infant’s File and Be Available to the Department for Review.…CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)(3)
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 1, 2, 5, and 6 does not have an Infant Sleep Log that documents the time of each 15-minute check at the time of the visit. Per Directors own admission, they were not aware the 15-minute check should be documented and maintained for infants 12 months - 24 months. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2025
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who, on January 1, 2018, Is a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee Of…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, staff 1 Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training (AB1207) was completed on 08/18/2023 and there is not a current Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training (AB1207) on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2025
Feb 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants: Each Infant Shall Be Constantly Supervised and Under Direct Visual Observation and Supervision by a Staff Person At…CCR 101429(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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