Starlight Preschool Center
235 HAMMER DRIVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076Childery 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, no complaints on record, 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
- 40
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UPK/TK), a free state-funded pre-K program. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 8, 20221 Finding1 Important
- 01223 Personal Rights (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights. (2) To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations,…CCR 101223(a)(2)
and has updated the diaper changing chart to include the names of the children who need diaper changes, teacher responsible for changing, and the number of times the child has been changed. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The Licensee did not provide safe and healthful accommodations for a child who was sent home with a soaked diaper, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Plan of correction has already been completed for the facility and diaper changing chart is now being utilized. Deficiency has been cleared. 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.
May 6, 20222 Findings2 Important
- 01212 Reporting Requirements (A) Each Licensee or Applicant Shall Furnish to the Department Reports as Required by The…CCR 101212(a)
01212 Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports as required by the Department including, but not limited to, the following:…
- 01238 Builds and Grounds (G) Disinfectants, Cleaning Solutions, Poisons, and Other Items That Could Pose a Danger if Readily Available to Children Shall Be Stored Where…CCR 101238(g)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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