Kiddie Academy of Almaden Valley
16607 ALMADEN EXPRESSWAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95120Childery 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
- 142
- 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 6 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Sep 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- To Be a Fully Qualified Teacher, a Teacher Shall Have One of the Following: (1) Twelve Post-secondary Semester or Equivalent Quarter Units...and at Least Six Months of Work…CCR 101216.1(c)(1)(A)
due date of 10/03/2025, Director will provide updated staff schedule, and statement acknowledging teacher aides cannot be left with children unsupervised by a qualified teacher. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interviews, observation and records review, Staff 1 did not have required early childhood education to be a qualified teacher, and was left supervising children without a qualified teacher, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children 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.
May 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (1) To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff and Other Persons.…CCR 101223(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Belinda Devall NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Andy Yang NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/22/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/22/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Feb 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01223 Personal (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (3) 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.
Nov 9, 20232 Findings2 Important
- 01216 Personnel Requirements (G) All Personnel, Including the Licensee, Administrator and Volunteers, Shall Be in Good Health and Shall Be Physically and Mentally Capable Of…CCR 101216(g)(2)(A)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- (1) On or Before March 30HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall…
Sep 28, 20211 Finding1 Important
- 01223(a)(3)- Personal Rights To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain, Humiliation, Intimidation, Ridicule, Coercion, Threat, Mental Abuse or Other…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jun 15, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights: (2) To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced by LPA Obtained Documentation That There Was An…CCR 101223(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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