Lucciola Academy
1711 HAMILTON AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125Childery 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 43% 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
- 24
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Reporting Requirements - Upon the Occurrence, During the Operation of the Child Care Center of Any of the Events Specified in (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to The…CCR 101212(d)(2)
to ensure that unusual incidents shall be reported to Licensing with the required time frame. In addition, a completed Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624) pertaining to the incident occurred on 01/16/24 be sent to Licensing. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 An unusual incident that occurred on 01/16/24 involving a daycare child who sustained burns on the upper arm from a tipped bottle warmer was not reported to Licensing. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to 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.
- Personal Rights -The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (a)(2) To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations,…CCR 101223(a)(2)
to ensure that children's personal rights are not violated. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 A daycare child was able to reach a bottle warming device that was placed at the edge of the counter table. The child sustained burns on the upper arm from the tipped bottle warmer. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Upon receipt, 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. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. This Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101229(a)(1)
to Licensing and will conduct an all staff training including areas on supervision, personal rights, safety, first aid, and reporting requirements. Training agenda and proof of attendance to be sent to Licensing after the training. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Due to neglect/lack of supervision, a child sustained multiple injuries while in care. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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