Play N Learn Preschool Inc.
495-505 MASSAR AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116Childery 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 60% 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
- 71
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- WD 101700.3(b)(1) 101700.3 Lead Testing Written Directives (b)(1) a Result with Values of 5.5 Ppb or Greater Shall Be Deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This Requirement Was Not…
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because the water lead testing result shows that one water fountain (D) located in classroom 3 with an Action Level Exceedance of 44 ppb which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/13/2025
- WD 101700(b) Written Directives for Lead Testing (B) All Licensed Child Care Centers Operating in Buildings Constructed Before January 1, 2010, Shall Test Their Water for Lead…
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because the drinking fountain located outside the kitchen in Building 1 has not been tested for lead levels,which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/13/2025
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