KinderCare Learning Center, San Jose CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Serious findings on record

1 serious and 2 minor findings across 7 visits. Most recent serious finding: Jun 19, 2025. Latest visit Aug 21, 2026, 1 finding.

Critical findings0 · San Jose median 0

19% of San Jose licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings1 · San Jose median 0

24% of San Jose licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Jun 19, 2025Other visitSeriousHealth-Related ServicesCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jul 3, 2025

“During medication review, LPA observed child, C1 does not have medication inthe original container with an unaltered label.”California CCLD inspector, Jun 19, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.

Aug 21, 2026Complaint investigationMinorReporting RequirementsCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Sep 4, 2026

Feb 11, 2026Other visitMinorCriminal Record ClearanceCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Feb 20, 2026

3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with a plan or deadline only

Everything above is quoted or counted from California CCLD records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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License type: Licensed
County: Santa Clara
License number: 434400334
Date issued: Jun 20, 1997
Licensed capacity: 81 children

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Director

Lynda Nguyen

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KinderCare Learning Centers LLC

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Aug 21, 2026 · Complaint investigation

Findings recorded · read the visit below

7 recorded visits · 3 available findings.

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1 visit has conflicting outcomes or finding counts.

0Critical findings

1Serious findings

2Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

4 visits

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20264 visits · 2 recorded findings

Aug 21, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated1 finding
Standard 101212(d)(1)(B)
Minor
Based on staff interviews, staff completed an incident report but failed to inform the Licensing office and failed to inform the authorized representative of an injury at the facility in a timely manner. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director to submit a written plan of correction ensuring that all unusual incidents are reported to Licensing and authorized representatives within the required time frame. Plan of correction due date is 09/04/2026. Gladys Kuizon Farida Raja DATE: 08/21/2026 DATE: 08/21/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101212(d)(1)(B)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 4, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:434400334:2026-08-21:101212(d)(1)(B):1
Visit source ID
ca:434400334:2026-08-21:other
Jun 25, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Apr 7, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded
Feb 11, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101170(e)(2)
Minor
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During today's inspection LPA also observed that staff, S1 has fingerprint clearances but has not been associated with this facility number. This poses a potential risk to the heath, safety and personal rights of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Assistant Director to submit a written plan of correction to LPA by 02/20/2026. Gladys Kuizon Farida Raja DATE: 02/11/2026 DATE: 02/11/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101170(e)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 20, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:434400334:2026-02-11:101170(e)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:434400334:2026-02-11:other

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May 10, 2023Other visit
Report details unavailable
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May 10, 2023Inspection
2 findings
Standard 101700.3
Minor
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director, Lynda Nguyen has placed a work order to replace the fixture and re-test the water for lead. Director provided proof of work order during today's visit.
Standard 101700.3
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 7, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:434400334:2023-05-10:101700.3:1
Visit source ID
ca:434400334:2023-05-10:other
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 8 staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director, Lynda Nguyen, states she will submit proof of current Mandated Reporter Trainings by Plan of Correction date of 05/24/23.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 24, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:434400334:2023-05-10:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:434400334:2023-05-10:other
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Jan 27, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded

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Aug 21, 2026 · Complaint investigation

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Standard 101212(d)(1)(B)

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Aug 21, 2026 · Complaint investigation

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Standard 101212(d)(1)(B)

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