St Johns Child Study Center
1339 20TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404Childery 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 67% 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
- 22
- 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). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 01427 (C) Infant Care Food Services (C) The Infant Shall Be Fed in Accordance with the Individual Plan. Director Confirmed That All Staff Has Been Retrained Around Feeding…CCR 101427(c)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Judy Laureano NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/10/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/10/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION EL SEGUNDO CC RO , 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A EL SEGUNDO , CA 90245 FACILITY NAME: ST JOHNS CHILD STUDY CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 197407362 VISIT DATE: 09/10/2025
Nov 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01429 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (A) In Addition to Section 101229, the Following Shall Apply: (1) Each Infant Shall Be Constantly Supervised…CCR 101429(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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