Los Gatos · Licensed center
Addison Penzak Jewish Community Center
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 180 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 1 of its 4 licensing inspections since April 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Nov 1, 2026Nothing cited
Mar 12, 20266 citations
CCR 101238(g)Type B
“(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as sharp objects were in an unlocked storage containers in the play yard and cleaning powder was under the sink without a lock. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101238(g)
CCR 101217(a)(7)Type B
“(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (7) Past experience, including types of employment and former employers. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101217(a)(7)
CCR 101220(b)(2)Type B
“(b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: (2) Results of a test for tuberculosis. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101220(b)(2)
CCR 101221(b)(8)(C)Type B
“(C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101221(b)(8)(C)
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A)Type B
“(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 8 medications were expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A)
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B)Type B
“(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 8 medications did not have written authorization from parent. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B)
- Apr 11, 2023Nothing cited
- Apr 29, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 1 of this center's 4 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 4 times split three ways: 41% had fewer, 38% the same, and 21% more (569 centers).
How all 569 Bay Area centers inspected 4 times compare
Of the 569 Bay Area centers the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None41%
- 1 of 438%This center
- 2 of 415%
- 3 of 46%
- All 41%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- November 1, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since April 2022 — 3 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Type B —
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as sharp objects were in an unlocked storage containers in the play yard and cleaning powder was under the sink without a lock. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· March 12, 2026
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · March 12, 2026
CCR 101238(g) · Type B
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as sharp objects were in an unlocked storage containers in the play yard and cleaning powder was under the sink without a lock. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101217(a)(7) · Type B
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (7) Past experience, including types of employment and former employers. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101220(b)(2) · Type B
(b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: (2) Results of a test for tuberculosis. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101221(b)(8)(C) · Type B
(C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) · Type B
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 8 medications were expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) · Type B
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 8 medications did not have written authorization from parent. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Dec 2025 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · December 12, 2025
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Staff commingle daycare children
Unsubstantiated
- Lack of supervision
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101216.4(a)(2) · Type B
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM WITH TODDLER COMPONENT 101216.4(a)(2)...... 4(a) Licensees serving preschool-age children may create a special program component for children who are between 18 months and 36 months of age........(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children.....Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department. This requirement was not met by: Toddler and preschool children were commingled before and after school hours. The toddler program was not conducted in a physically separate area as required, and no waiver from Licensing was in place.
ALLEGATION(S): Lack of supervision INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On February 12, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst Darnella B. conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver investigation findings regarding lack of supervision. Director C.S. was informed of the visit’s purpose and granted access to the facility.The LPA completed a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas. Present during the visit were Director, 23 staff members, and 89 children The reporting party (RP) alleged children were not supervised. The RP alleged unenrolled siblings were present without adult supervision. LPA reviewed staff schedules and supervision protocols. The director and teachers were interviewed and stated supervision protocols were followed. Teachers stated siblings arrived with a parent during pick-up and remained at the door and did not enter classrooms. -----CONTINUED NEXT PAGE----- . Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (408) 357-7417
- Address
- 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, 95032
- License
- 430709398
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All checked November 2026.
State record
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License ccld.dss.ca.gov
Large means the biggest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 76 to 312 children. Small is 8 to 30; medium is 31 to 75.