Santa Clara · Licensed center
Building Kidz Santa Clara
A center in Santa Clara, licensed for 79 children. Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Large center. 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.
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What the state has found
The state lists 8 visits below. Shortlist has not read the reports behind them, so there is no share of visits that cited something to set beside other providers yet.
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- July 29, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since November 2024 · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type B —
To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA received two statements from assistant director and one teacher (S2) stating (S3) engaged in a verbal altercation with S2 and S4 on the toddler playground in front of children on 05/04/2026. The altercation included inappropriate comments about relationship with the parents. A termination letter was also received stating S3 engaged in unprofessional and inappropriate behavior during a workplace incident in the presence of children and staff, which did not align with expected professional standards. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
· July 7, 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.
May 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 14, 2026
CCR 101416.3(b) · Type B
An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed S1 who is an aide alone in the classroom without direct supervision of a director or teacher with two infants. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
May 2026 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · May 7, 2026
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B
To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA received two statements from assistant director and one teacher (S2) stating (S3) engaged in a verbal altercation with S2 and S4 on the toddler playground in front of children on 05/04/2026. The altercation included inappropriate comments about relationship with the parents. A termination letter was also received stating S3 engaged in unprofessional and inappropriate behavior during a workplace incident in the presence of children and staff, which did not align with expected professional standards. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B
To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA received two statements from assistant director and one teacher (S2) stating (S3) engaged in a verbal altercation with S2 and S4 on the toddler playground in front of children on 05/04/2026. The altercation included inappropriate comments about relationship with the parents. A termination letter was also received stating S3 engaged in unprofessional and inappropriate behavior during a workplace incident in the presence of children and staff, which did not align with expected professional standards. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 2, 2026
CCR 101227(a)(1) · Type B
(a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the food menu is not being followed. Menu stated today, 03/02/2026 brocoli and fruit will be served. LPA observed mixed vegetable and no fruit being served. Not until LPA addressed the issue, Director H.N. went to the kitchen to get cuties for the classrooms which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Feb 2026 Complaint
Complaint · February 12, 2026
CCR 101227(a)(6) · Type B
Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed facility is not providing the quantity necessary meeting the needs of the children. The facility did not provide fruit during lunch time in the month of February. On 02/02/2026 and 02/12/2026, the facility did not provide a fruit and/or vegetable as required. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Jun 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 4, 2025
CCR 101170(e)(1) · Type B
Criminal Record Clearance: (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records review and interviews, Licensee allowed a staff(S1)to work at the facility without criminal record clearances since 01/22/2025, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
May 2025 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · May 7, 2025
Substantiated
ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled day care child in a rough manner. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Mandeep Kaur met with Licensee representative, Miao Li and Director, H.N. for an unannounced follow up complaint investigation. Purpose of today's investigation: deliver investigation findings. LPA conducted observations, interviewed staff, reviewed records, reviewed staff files and gathered evidence during the investigation. LPA toured inside areas of the facility during investigation. During today's investigation, LPA reviewed the video clip of classroom D2, of 04/24/2025, where staff (S1 and S2) were present with children during nap time in classroom D2, with Licensee Representative and Director. LPA interviewed Licensee representative and Director during today's investigation. **Continue on next page** Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Substantiated
ALLEGATION(S): Day care child getting hit by other day care children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Mandeep Kaur met with Licensee representative, Miao Li and Director, H.N. for an unannounced follow up complaint investigation. Purpose of today's investigation: deliver investigation findings. LPA conducted observations, interviewed staff, reviewed records, reviewed staff files and gathered evidence during the investigation. LPA toured inside areas of the facility during investigation. LPA interviewed Director and Licensee representative and reviewed two staff(S1 & S5) files during today's investigation. During today's investigation, LPA reviewed the video clip of classroom D2, of 04/28/2025, where staff (S1 and S2) were present with children and the video clip of 04/24/2025, where Staff (S5 & S6) were present during nap time in classroom D2, with Licensee Representative and Director. **Continue on next page** Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Details
- Phone
- (408) 758-1883
- Address
- 1500 Los Padres Blvd,#110,#111
- License
- 434417192, active
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — ccld.dss.ca.gov