Cupertino · Licensed center
Good Shepherd Christian School
At a glance
- Medium faith-based center, licensed for 56 children.
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 5 licensing inspections since July 2021.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Jun 24, 2026Nothing cited
- Jun 12, 2026Nothing cited
May 7, 20251 citation
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 observation and record review, the licensee failed to obtain written consent for the administration of medication from the authorized representatives of two children (C1 & C2) in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B)
Feb 12, 20241 citation
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 records review, three children (C1, C2, & C3) are missing consent and instructions in writing from the authorized representative for the administration of Epipen. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights to persons in care.”
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B)
Jul 20, 20211 citation
CCR 101237(a)Type B
“Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities - Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed that the Toddler Option Room was used for children ages 4 1/2 years old to entry into first grade. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety to children in care.”
CCR 101237(a)
The state cited rules at 3 of this center's 5 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 5 times had fewer: 88% of 457 had rules cited at 2 or fewer.
How all 457 Bay Area centers inspected 5 times compare
Of the 457 Bay Area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None29%
- 1 of 535%
- 2 of 523%
- 3 of 59%This center
- 4 of 54%
- All 5under 1%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- June 24, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since July 2021 — 2 cited nothing
- Most serious
- 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 observation and record review, the licensee failed to obtain written consent for the administration of medication from the authorized representatives of two children (C1 & C2) in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· May 7, 2025
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 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 7, 2025
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 observation and record review, the licensee failed to obtain written consent for the administration of medication from the authorized representatives of two children (C1 & C2) in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 12, 2024
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 records review, three children (C1, C2, & C3) are missing consent and instructions in writing from the authorized representative for the administration of Epipen. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights to persons in care.
Jul 2021 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 20, 2021
CCR 101237(a) · Type B · No longer on the state’s site as of August 31, 2026
Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities - Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed that the Toddler Option Room was used for children ages 4 1/2 years old to entry into first grade. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety to children in care.
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How they teach
Faith-based
“we believe in the importance of a quality Christian education and have weekly bible lessons that include worship songs and a bible story”
Who cares for your child
Alson Hsu (Director), 20 years in early childhood, Ling Tsao (Eagle Teacher), 9 years in early childhood and Jan Fan (LION Teacher), 10 years in early childhood.
Details
- Phone
- (408) 352-5756
- Address
- 940 S Stelling Rd, Cupertino, 95014
- License
- 434415781
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Sources and dates
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 gsccschool.org
Who cares for your child
- Staff gsccschool.org
State record
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, License — Checked July 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 gsccschool.org
- Address — Checked November 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 gsccschool.org
Medium means the middle half of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 31 to 75 children. Small is 8 to 30; large is 76 to 312.