Learn and Play Montessori Milpitas
164 N. ABEL ST, MILPITAS, CA 95035Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 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
- 212
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Medication Administration (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Was in Violation of the Section 101229 (a)(1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time…. LPA Estoesta Advised the Director To…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) and the POC submit proof to the Oakland Child Care Regional Office via mail only on or before the POC due date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA’s staff interviews, that on 5/20/2026, C1 was left in the children’s restroom, unsupervised, for approximately less than a minute, between 10:50 am to 10:55 am. S1 saw C1 in the hallway approximately at 10:55 am and brought her back to C1’s classroom. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety, of the children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 LPA Estoesta advised the Director to develop a plan of correction (POC) and the POC submit proof to the Oakland Child Care Regional Office via mail only on or before the POC due date. LPA and the Director discussed the POC, that it shall describe how it will bring their facility into compliance, and it must be measurable and verifiable. It included but not limited to Staff meetings and active supervision training. LPA discussed to the Director of the department’s Technical Support Program (TSP). TSP is FREE, voluntary, and a non-enforcement service of Community Care Licensing to assist childcare providers experiencing compliance challenges. 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. Jason Jang NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Manel Estoesta NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYS
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Section 101216.3(b)(1) A Ratio of One Fully Qualified Teacher and One Aide for Every 18 Children in Attendance in a Preschool Program Is Allowed When the Aide Meets The…CCR 101216.3(b)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- WD 101804(b)(2) Care for Toddlers Within a Licensed Preschool Center WD 101804(b)(2) - a Ratio of Six Children to Each Teacher Shall Be Maintained for All Children in Attendance…
and submit proof to the Oakland Office via email or mail on or before the POC due date. The Plan shall describe how the licensee will bring their facility into compliance. It must be measurable and verifiable. LPA discussed with the Director Chitra that the Director will conduct a Staff Meeting and Staff Planning. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 This requirement is not met as evidenced by, at 8:20 am, LPA observed with the Director Chitra, 1 teacher (S1) supervising 7 toddlers in classroom 7A. At 8:22 am, another toddler walked in classroom 7A. At 8:24 am, another teacher (S2) walked into classroom 7A. At 9:03 am, LPA observed with the Director, 1 teacher (S3) supervising 8 toddlers in classroom 7A. At 9:04 am, another teacher (S4) walked in classroom 7A. At 8:20 am, classroom 7A was out of ratio with 1 teacher supervising 7 toddlers. At 9:03 am, classroom 7A was out of ratio with 1 teacher supervising 8 toddlers. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 For reference, LPA provided the links for the Child Care Center Provider Requirements - https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Child%20Care%20Center%20Provider%20Requirements%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf?ver=2019-05-30-165154-250 , and Child Care Center Capacity Requirements - https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Child%20Care%20Center%20Staffing%20Ratios%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf?ver=2019-06-28-122131-947 . 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
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Reporting Requirements Section 101212 (D) Upon the Occurrence, During the Operation of the Child Care Center of Any of the events….(B) Any Injury to Any Child That Requires…CCR 101212(d)(B)
and submit proof to the Oakland Office via email or mail on or before the POC due date. The Plan shall describe how the licensee will bring their facility into compliance. It must be measurable and verifiable. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 This requirement is not met as evidenced by, based on LPA’s interview, C1 had an “allergic reaction” on C1’s face from a “food” that C1 ate in the classroom during lunch. This happened sometimes in April to May 2025, the exact date was not confirmed. S1 administered and provided “Zyrtec” medication. There was no incident reports made to the Department. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The Authorized Representative Selva Namokarean will make an unusual incident report of the mentioned incident, to the Department and will submit a completed LIC 624 on or before the POC due date. LPA encouraged the Authorized Representative Selva Namokarean to review the Reporting Requirements to the Staff. LPA provided the Child Care Reporting Requirements Video, https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/child-care-reporting-requirements/ 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.
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