Kinderwood Preschool
5560 ENTRADA CEDROS, SAN JOSE, CA 95123Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 36% 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
- 69
- 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- To Be a Fully Qualified Teacher, a Teacher Shall Have One of the Following: (c)Twelve Post-secondary Semester or Equivalent Quarter Units in Early Childhood education...(A) The…CCR 101216.1(c)(1)(A)
Due date of 10/17/2025, Director will provide current teacher's schedule for Staff 1, and a letter of understanding that if a staff does not meet the requirements to be a qualified teacher, they must be supervised by a qualified teacher. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interviews, observation and records review, Staff 1 does not have required courses 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.
Sep 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- (o)Playground Equipment Shall Be Securely Anchored to the Ground Unless It Is Portable by Design. (1) Equipment Shall Be Maintained in a Safe Condition, Free of Sharp, Loose Or…CCR 101239(o)(1)
due date of 10/02/2025, Director shall make sure the play structure is maintained in a safe condition for children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on observation, and interviews, the preschool play structure has a slide that is not securley attached to the play structure 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.
Dec 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- CCR 101238.2(d)(1)&(2) Outdoor Activity Space - The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be maintained:(1) In a Safe Condition for the Activities Planned. (2) Free Of…
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Limitations on Capacity (A) A Licensee Shall Not Operate a Child Care Center Beyond the Conditions and Limitations Specified on the License, Including the Capacity Limitation.…CCR 101161(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
May 6, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- On or Before March 30, 2018,... a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee of a Licensed Child Day Care Facility ... Shall Complete Renewal Mandated Reporter…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Apr 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (A) There Shall Be a Ratio of One Teacher Visually Observing and Supervising No More Than 12 Children in Attendance This Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101216.3
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Feb 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (N) Furniture and Equipment Shall Be Maintained in Good Condition... This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced by : The Director…CCR 101239(n)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Feb 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 01219 Admission Agreements (B) Admission Agreements Shall Specify the following:(4) Modification Conditions, Including the Requirement That the Child's Authorized Representative…CCR 101219(b)(4)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jun 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Criminal Record Clearance) All Individuals Subject to a Criminal Record Review Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 Shall Prior to Working, Residing or Volunteering…CCR 101170(e)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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