Educare California at Silicon Valley Headstart/ps
1399 SANTEE DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95122Childery 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 38% 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
- 181
- 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 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- 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)
due date, 06/16/2025, Licensee will submit the training material of conducting the training with all staff of the facility and the copy of the attendance sheet of all the attendees, to the department. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interviews and records review, the child (C1) was left unsupervised in the play area and brought back to the room, Madrone 1 by Staff (S4), which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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. Belinda Devall NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Syeda Bahar NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/02/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/02/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 4 of 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION SAN JOSE CC RO , 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300 SAN JOSE , CA 95131 FACILITY NAME: EDUCARE CALIFORNIA AT SILICON VALLEY HEADSTART/PS FACILITY NUMBER: 434414441 VISIT DATE: 06/02/2025
Apr 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal rights:(3) To Be Free From... Other Actions of a Punitive Nature Including but Not Limited To:…CCR 101223(a)(3)
date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interviews and the self reported incident the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by a teacher taking food away from a child which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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.
Jul 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any TimeCCR 101229(a)(1)
No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual…
Jul 8, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights. The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain,…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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