Whole Kid School
135 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK, CA 94025Childery 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 an 80% violation rate, no complaints on record, 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
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20263 Findings3 Important
- 596.817 (A) When the Department Conducts a Site Visit of a Licensed Child Day Care Facility, the Department Shall Post On, or Immediately...adjacent to the Postings Required…HSC 1596.817(a)(2)(A)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Daniel J Oquendo NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katie Krenn NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/12/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/12/2026 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 6 Document Has Been Signed on 03/13/2026 01:14 PM - It Cannot Be Edited Created By: Katie Krenn On 03/12/2026 at 01:47 PM Link to Parent Document Below: STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION , 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360 SAN BRUNO , CA 94066 FACILITY NAME: WHOLE KID SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 414004816 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 03/12/2026 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number DEFICIENCIES PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
- A Licensed Child Day Care Facility Shall Provide to The...guardians of Each Child Receiving Services in the Facility…HSC 1596.8595(c)(1)
A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the...guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any
- Each Licensed Child Day Care Facility Shall Post a Copy of Any Licensing Report Pertaining to the Facility That…HSC 1596.8595(c)(1)(3)
Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit...that results in a citation for…
Jan 23, 20262 Findings2 Important
- (1)A Teacher Shall Have CompletedCCR 101216.1(b)(1)
(1)A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six...semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below (A)After…
- (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a Person Shall Not Be Employed or Volunteer at a Day Care Center if He or She Has Not Been Immunized Against Influenza, Pertussis, and Measles.…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Daniel J Oquendo NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katie Krenn NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/23/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/23/2026 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION SAN BRUNO CC RO , 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360 SAN BRUNO , CA 94066 FACILITY NAME: WHOLE KID SCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 414004816 VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026
Jan 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Personnel Records Shall Be Maintained at the Child Care Center and Shall Be Available to the Licensing Agency for Review. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By:…CCR 101217(d)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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