Fremont · Licensed center
Early Mindz
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 80 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 1 of its 6 licensing inspections since July 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Aug 5, 2026Nothing cited
- Oct 1, 2024Nothing cited
Aug 3, 20232 citations in 2 reports
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, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as S1 do not have updated mandated reporter training on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
A second state report dated the same day: 1 citation
CCR 101237(a)Type B
“101237 Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). Based on observations and file review, facility did not comply with the section cited above as changes were made to the facility and did not notify licensing of the proposed change, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care”
CCR 101237(a)
- Nov 3, 2022Nothing cited
- Oct 26, 2022Nothing cited
- Jul 6, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 1 of this center's 6 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 6 times split three ways: 17% had fewer, 35% the same, and 48% more (252 centers).
How all 252 Bay Area centers inspected 6 times compare
Of the 252 Bay Area centers the state inspected 6 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None17%
- 1 of 635%This center
- 2 of 631%
- 3 of 612%
- 4 of 66%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- August 5, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since July 2022 — 5 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type B —
101225(d) Transportation - All vehicle occupants shall be secured in an appropriate restraint system...... This requirement is not met as evidenced by, Based on the LPA’s conducted room observations, interviews, and review of facility records, the following findings were identified. On 7/17/2026 at approximately, 11:30 am to 1 pm, the licensee conducted a field “trip” (activities away from the center) to KidTopia Indoor Play Center at 4620 Auto Mall Pkwy Fremont CA 94538. The trip included 21 children in care (ages from 4 years old to 12 years old) with 4 staff members. The licensee provided transportation to the children from the facility to KidTopia. Staff 1 (S1) stated that they used 2 motor vehicles to transport children, however, only 1 motor vehicle had car or booster seats provided for the children. This poses a potential risk to health, safety or personal rights to children in care.
· July 22, 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.
Jul 2026 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · July 20, 2026
CCR 101225(d) · Type B
101225(d) Transportation - All vehicle occupants shall be secured in an appropriate restraint system...... This requirement is not met as evidenced by, Based on the LPA’s conducted room observations, interviews, and review of facility records, the following findings were identified. On 7/17/2026 at approximately, 11:30 am to 1 pm, the licensee conducted a field “trip” (activities away from the center) to KidTopia Indoor Play Center at 4620 Auto Mall Pkwy Fremont CA 94538. The trip included 21 children in care (ages from 4 years old to 12 years old) with 4 staff members. The licensee provided transportation to the children from the facility to KidTopia. Staff 1 (S1) stated that they used 2 motor vehicles to transport children, however, only 1 motor vehicle had car or booster seats provided for the children. This poses a potential risk to health, safety or personal rights to children in care.
CCR 101218(6) · Type B
101218(6) Admission Policies Every child care center shall have all admission policies in writing and available to the public - Transportation arrangements, if any...... This requirement is not met as evidenced by, Based on the LPA’s conducted room observations, interviews, and review of facility records, the following findings were identified. On 07/16/2026 at approximately 10 am, the licensee sent a field “trip” (activities away from the center) invitation to the children’s authorized representatives, to KidTopia on 7/17/2026 at 11am. The licensee did not include transportation arrangements in this invitation. S1 stated that participation confirmation once payment ($17.00) received from each child. LPA concluded that parents (children’s authorized representatives) did not authorize transportation on this trip and as per the facility’s parents handbook, transportation is not provided to students at “our” center, signed and received by the children’s authorized representatives. This poses a potential risk to health, safety or personal rights to children in care.
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 3, 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 record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as S1 do not have updated mandated reporter training on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 3, 2023
CCR 101237(a) · Type B
101237 Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). Based on observations and file review, facility did not comply with the section cited above as changes were made to the facility and did not notify licensing of the proposed change, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 999-7704
- Address
- 4168 Technology Dr, Fremont, 94538
- License
- 013422418
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Sources and dates
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 1 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 1 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=2, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=0, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=2. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
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.