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Enlighten Preschool

At a glance

  • Large center, licensed for 144 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since July 2023.

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Licensing inspections

  • Apr 24, 20261 citation
    • HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
      • “(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff (S7) was missing vaccination to measles which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)

  • Oct 13, 20251 citation
    • CCR 101175(a)Type B
      • “Waivers and Exceptions for Program Flexibility - (a) Unless the licensee receives prior written departmental approval for a waiver or an exception as specified in (b) below, the licensee shall maintain continuous compliance with all licensing regulations. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the commingling of preschool license program and Transitional Kindergarten Program licensed by the department of education which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101175(a)

  • Jul 13, 20231 citation
    • CCR 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
      • “(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Staff # 9 has 7.98 out of 12 of the required 12 ECE units which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101216.1(c)(1)

The state cited rules at all 3 of this center's inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 3 times had fewer: 97% of 568.

How all 568 Bay Area centers inspected 3 times compare

Of the 568 Bay Area centers the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None51%
  • 1 of 334%
  • 2 of 312%
  • All 33%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
April 24, 2026
On file
3 visits since July 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Type B — (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff (S7) was missing vaccination to measles which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. · April 24, 2026

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Apr 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 24, 2026

HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff (S7) was missing vaccination to measles which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Oct 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 13, 2025

CCR 101175(a) · Type B

Waivers and Exceptions for Program Flexibility - (a) Unless the licensee receives prior written departmental approval for a waiver or an exception as specified in (b) below, the licensee shall maintain continuous compliance with all licensing regulations. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the commingling of preschool license program and Transitional Kindergarten Program licensed by the department of education which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Sep 2025 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · September 15, 2025

ALLEGATION(S): Staff physically abused day care child. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 10/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.G. greeted and granted access to the facility by a staff member. Staff member stated that Director H.S. was out today, and Assistant Director Q.D. was out on vacation. LPA met with Regional Director C.L. and stated the purpose for today’s visit was to deliver the findings for the complaint investigation for the allegation listed above. LPA toured the facility and completed a census count. Present in Room 1 were 10 preschoolers and 2 staff. In Room 2 were 13 preschoolers and 3 staff. In Room 3 were 12 preschoolers and 2 staff. In Room 4 were 11 preschoolers and 2 staff. In Room 5 were13 preschoolers and 2 staff. In Room 6 were 8 preschoolers and 2 staff. During the investigation Site Director, H.S. arrived at the facility. During the course of the investigation, LPA collected relevant documentation, conducted interviews with the Regional Director, Director, Assistant Director, children and parents. Based on the available evidence, it is concluded that although the allegation listed above violation that Staff (S1) physically abused day care child may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is thus UNSUBSTANTIATED. As a result of this investigation, no deficiencies were cited. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director, H.S. and Regional Director, C.L. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Jul 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 13, 2023

CCR 101216.1(c)(1) · Type B

(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Staff # 9 has 7.98 out of 12 of the required 12 ECE units which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

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Details

Phone
(408) 507-0032
Address
1921 Clarinda Way, San Jose, 95124
License
434415697

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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

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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