Laurel Playgardens
1050 PARK AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126Childery 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 29% 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
- 52
- 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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 11, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Personal Rights 101223: (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)
to CCLD outlining how the facility will prevent future injuries to the children who use this exercise equipement and insure that the manufacture's recommendations are followed. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interviews and records, the facility failed to provide a safe environment and was neglectful of C1’s needs by allowing C1 to play in a structure that is not age appropriate. This posed an immediate risk to C1’s health and safety. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Upon receipt, Licensee shall have all parents signt LIC9224 and retain a copy in the children's files AND licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months.
- 01239(m): Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies 101239(m) All Play Equipment and Materials Used by Children Shall Be Age-appropriate. This Requirement Has Not Been Met As…CCR 101239(m)
to CCLD outlining how the facility will impliment a procedure to follow manufacturers guidelines and age requirements. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interviews and records, the facility’s Railyard exercise course is intended by the manufacturer to be used for children ages 5 and up. The facility allowed children younger than 5, including C1, to use the exercise course. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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