San Jose · Licensed center
Joyful Learning Educational Development Center
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 100 children.
- Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 1 of its 6 licensing inspections since December 2024.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Jun 10, 2026Nothing cited
- Dec 22, 2025Nothing cited
Oct 15, 20253 citations
CCR 101170(e)(1)(2)Type B
“(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... 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. (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During today's inspection, LPA observed staff S1 showing an “In Process” background clearance. Director confirmed that S1 has been employed at the facility since 08/18/2025. No proof of criminal record transfer request or clearance before 08/18/2025 was provided. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.”
CCR 101170(e)(1)(2)
CCR 101226(a)(2)Type B
“(a) (2) In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts, scratches and bites from other children requiring assessment... the licensee shall document the injury in the child's record and notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, LPA observed that child’s authorized representative was not informed of bump (insect bite) on the child that child received at the facility in a timely manner. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.”
CCR 101226(a)(2)
CCR101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
“Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, 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) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on director and staff interviews regarding insect bites, they stated that there were several children, approximately 3 or 4 children, that were observed with bug bites during the summer months. Director failed to not submit an incident report to the Child Care Licensing Department. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.”
CCR101212(d)(1)(C)
- Sep 11, 2025Nothing cited
- Jan 21, 2025Nothing cited
- Dec 31, 2024Nothing 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
- June 10, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since December 2024 — 5 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type B —
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... 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. (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During today's inspection, LPA observed staff S1 showing an “In Process” background clearance. Director confirmed that S1 has been employed at the facility since 08/18/2025. No proof of criminal record transfer request or clearance before 08/18/2025 was provided. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
· October 15, 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.
Oct 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · October 15, 2025
CCR 101170(e)(1)(2) · Type B
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... 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. (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During today's inspection, LPA observed staff S1 showing an “In Process” background clearance. Director confirmed that S1 has been employed at the facility since 08/18/2025. No proof of criminal record transfer request or clearance before 08/18/2025 was provided. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Request Denied
CCR 101226(a)(2) · Type B
(a) (2) In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts, scratches and bites from other children requiring assessment... the licensee shall document the injury in the child's record and notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, LPA observed that child’s authorized representative was not informed of bump (insect bite) on the child that child received at the facility in a timely manner. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Request Denied
CCR101212(d)(1)(C) · Type B
Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, 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) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on director and staff interviews regarding insect bites, they stated that there were several children, approximately 3 or 4 children, that were observed with bug bites during the summer months. Director failed to not submit an incident report to the Child Care Licensing Department. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Deficiency Dismissed
Aug 2025 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · August 18, 2025
ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not ensure the center is free of insects Staff did not assist child with toileting needs Staff do not supervise day care children in the bathroom INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 10/15/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), F.R. conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver investigation findings for the above allegations. LPA met with Director, A.R. and explained the purpose of today's visit. During today's inspection, LPA toured the facility and observed ratios. LPA observed a total of children 28 children and 12 staff within the five classrooms toured at the facility. Children continued to arrive during today's inspection. Facility is operating within ratio requirements. During the course of this investigation, LPA interviewed director, staff and parents and reviewed relevant records. Based on director and staff interviews, they stated that there were several children, approximately 3 or 4 children, that were observed with bug bites during the summer months. Director stated that when the facility was notified, they started pest control services immediately to prevent any additional incidents. LPA obtained the service agreement and invoice of the pest control services for verification. Director stated that they have continuing monthly services with the pest control agency. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (408) 591-8597
- Address
- 2887 Mclaughlin Avenue, Bldg B, San Jose, 95121
- License
- 434417184
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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=0, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=3, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=0. 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, Who runs it 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.