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De Anza College Child Development Center

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At a glance

  • Large center, licensed for 217 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 14 of its 19 licensing inspections since October 2022.

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Licensing inspections

  • Oct 22, 2026Nothing cited
  • Oct 14, 20261 citation
    • CCR 101229(a)(2)Type A
      • “Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time ....... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On October 12, 2026, a child (C2) was found unsupervised in the playground by a staff member (S3). This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(2)

  • Jun 3, 20261 citation
    • HSC 1596.954Type B
      • “Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA and LPM observed that the facility does not have a functioning carbon monoxide detector.”

        HSC 1596.954

  • Feb 26, 20261 citation
    • CCR 101229(a)(2)Type A
      • “Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On February 20, 2026, a child (C2) was unattended outside the front door of Room 15. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(2)

  • Dec 8, 2025Nothing cited
  • Oct 23, 20251 citation
    • CCR 101229(a)(2)Type A
      • “Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 10/15/25, Staff (S1) found a child (C1) alone in an area between Room 35 and staff lounge building. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(2)

  • Apr 30, 20251 citation
    • CCR 101229(a)(2)Type A
      • “Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 04/23/25, a child (C1) was left unsupervised by staff in Room 26. On 04/24/25, a child (C2) was unattended in Room 35. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(2)

  • Mar 7, 20253 citations
    • CCR 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
      • “(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, the rubber foam on the two's yard has a hole which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101238.2(d)(2)

    • HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
      • “(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Staff #7 has no Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file and Staff #9's certificate is expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

    • 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 LPA's observation, three children have expired prescription medication which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101226(e)(3)(A)

  • Oct 18, 20241 citation
    • CCR 101229(a)(1)Type A
      • “Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 09/27/24, a child (C1) was left outside unsupervised on the classroom's enclosed patio. This posed an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(1)

  • Aug 8, 20241 citation
    • CCR 101223(a)(3)Type A
      • “Personal Rights - The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A teacher (S-1) was witnessed speaking harshly to a preschool child, pushing the same child and withholding food to the child on the morning of 08/05/24. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.”

        CCR 101223(a)(3)

  • Jun 18, 20241 citation
    • CCR 101229(a)(1)Type B
      • “Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A staff member (S-1) found a daycare child (C-1) in the bathroom under the supervision of a practicum student. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(1)

  • Feb 20, 2024Nothing cited
  • Nov 16, 2023Nothing cited
  • Aug 9, 20231 citation
    • CCR 101229(a)(1)Type A
      • “Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A child (C-1) was left unattended in the preschool playground when his group transitioned from the toddler yard to Room 14. The child was brought to the classroom by a staff member. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(1)

  • Aug 2, 2023Nothing cited
  • Jun 14, 20231 citation
    • CCR 101212(d)(1)&(2)Type B
      • “Reporting Requirements - Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1), a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Director failed to report an alleged incident to Community Care Licensing (CCL) within the required time frame. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.”

        CCR 101212(d)(1)&(2)

  • Apr 6, 20231 citation
    • HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
      • “(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 12 staff, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

  • Oct 20, 20221 citation
    • 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
      • “Lead Testing Written Directives - a result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Lead Sampling Report in one identified faucet has elevated lead above 5.5 ppb. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.”

        101700.3(b)(1)

  • Oct 18, 20221 citation
    • 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
      • “Lead Testing Written Directives - a result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Lead Sampling Report in one identified faucet has elevated lead above 5.5 ppb. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.”

        101700.3(b)(1)

The state cited rules at 14 of this center's 19 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 10 or more times had rules cited at some but not all of theirs, as this center did: 100% of 89.

How all 89 Bay Area centers inspected 10 or more times compare

Of the 89 Bay Area centers the state inspected 10 or more times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

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Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
October 22, 2026
On file
19 visits since October 2022 — 5 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type A — Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time ....... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On October 12, 2026, a child (C2) was found unsupervised in the playground by a staff member (S3). This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care. · October 14, 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.

Oct 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited
Oct 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 14, 2026

CCR 101229(a)(2) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time ....... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On October 12, 2026, a child (C2) was found unsupervised in the playground by a staff member (S3). This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.

State report

Aug 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · August 10, 2026

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not provide adequate supervision to children in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On August 20, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) M.M. and D.L. conducted a follow up Complaint Inspection. LPAs met with Assistant Director, L.N., and informed her regarding the purpose of today's visit. LPAs toured the facility. During the course of the investigation, LPA M. interviewed staff, children, and parents; reviewed records; conducted observations; and obtained supporting documents. Interviews with staff, children, and parents confirmed that children were never left without staff supervision. Staff were observed scattered in different areas indoor and outdoor to ensure adequate supervision is provided to children. Staff intervened immediately when a child attempted to harm another child. Parents were notified of incidents by phone and through the Learning Genie app, and they were provided with an ouch report at pick-up when their child sustained an injury at the center. Continuation on next page: Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 3, 2026

HSC 1596.954 · Type B

Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA and LPM observed that the facility does not have a functioning carbon monoxide detector.

State report

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 26, 2026

CCR 101229(a)(2) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On February 20, 2026, a child (C2) was unattended outside the front door of Room 15. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.

State report

Feb 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · February 20, 2026

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not dress child appropriately for the weather INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On March 5, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. met with Site Director, T.H., for an unannounced complaint inspection and to deliver investigation findings. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility and census was taken. Based on interviews, on 02/19/26, a child wet their pants and underwear while playing outdoors. Staff checked the child's cubby and found that the child had no additional pants available. Staff immediately notified the parents and requested that they bring extra pants to the center. Because the child did not have spare pants and the classroom did not have backup pants available, staff provided the child with center's backup shorts. The shorts extended below the child's knees. Continuation on next page: Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Dec 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
Oct 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 23, 2025

CCR 101229(a)(2) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 10/15/25, Staff (S1) found a child (C1) alone in an area between Room 35 and staff lounge building. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.

State report

Apr 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 30, 2025

CCR 101229(a)(2) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 04/23/25, a child (C1) was left unsupervised by staff in Room 26. On 04/24/25, a child (C2) was unattended in Room 35. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.

State report

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 7, 2025

CCR 101238.2(d)(2) · Type B

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, the rubber foam on the two's yard has a hole which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Staff #7 has no Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file and Staff #9's certificate is expired 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 LPA's observation, three children have expired prescription medication which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 18, 2024

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 09/27/24, a child (C1) was left outside unsupervised on the classroom's enclosed patio. This posed an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.

State report

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 8, 2024

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

Personal Rights - The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A teacher (S-1) was witnessed speaking harshly to a preschool child, pushing the same child and withholding food to the child on the morning of 08/05/24. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

State report

Jun 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 18, 2024

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A staff member (S-1) found a daycare child (C-1) in the bathroom under the supervision of a practicum student. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.

State report

Feb 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited
Nov 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 9, 2023

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A child (C-1) was left unattended in the preschool playground when his group transitioned from the toddler yard to Room 14. The child was brought to the classroom by a staff member. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

State report

Aug 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 14, 2023

CCR 101212(d)(1)&(2) · Type B

Reporting Requirements - Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1), a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Director failed to report an alleged incident to Community Care Licensing (CCL) within the required time frame. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

State report

Apr 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 6, 2023

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 12 staff, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Oct 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 20, 2022

101700.3(b)(1) · Type B

Lead Testing Written Directives - a result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Lead Sampling Report in one identified faucet has elevated lead above 5.5 ppb. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

State report

Oct 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 18, 2022

101700.3(b)(1) · Type B

Lead Testing Written Directives - a result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Lead Sampling Report in one identified faucet has elevated lead above 5.5 ppb. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

State report

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Details

Phone
(408) 864-5795
Address
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 95014
License
430710174

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State record

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.

Details

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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