Morgan Hill · Licensed center
Kiddie Academy of Morgan Hill
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 84 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 6 licensing inspections since September 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Oct 1, 2026Nothing cited
- Nov 14, 2024Nothing cited
- Nov 7, 2024Nothing cited
Oct 4, 20231 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 8.6ppb, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Exceedance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: F.A. has a result of”
101700.3(b)(1)
Jun 30, 20231 citation
CCR 101170(e)(2)Type A
“Criminal Record Clearance. All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, S-1 was disassociated on 04/28/2021, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101170(e)(2)
Sep 21, 20221 citation
CCR 101220(b)(2)Type B
“(b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: (2) Results of a test for tuberculosis. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101220(b)(2)
The state cited rules at 3 of this center's 6 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 6 times had fewer: 82% of 252 had rules cited at 2 or fewer.
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%
- 2 of 631%
- 3 of 612%This center
- 4 of 66%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- October 1, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since September 2022 — 3 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
Exclusions. Engaged in conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility, or the people of the State of California. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, A-2 was aware of A-1’s criminal record. A-1 has a non-exemptible criminal record, which poses an immediate risk to children in care.
· November 16, 2023
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 Unsubstantiated
Complaint · July 10, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not apply sunblock to children in the afternoons. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 8/14/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.F.D. conducted an unannounced Complaint Inspection and met with NAKIA CENTENO, Director and also informed her of today’s visit. LPA gathered a census of children in care. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed staff, children, and obtained documents. It was alleged that staff do not apply sunblock to children in the afternoons. Based on interviews conducted, all interviewed staff consistently stated that sunblock application occurs once in the mornings by parents and is applied again by staff in the afternoons before children go outside. Staff also reported that parents provide sunblock for their own child. When interviewed, children stated they know what sunblock is and what it’s used for. Based on interviews and available information, the LPA was not able to determine whether sunblock is consistently applied to children in the afternoons by staff. Continue on Page 2. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Jul 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · July 24, 2024
ALLEGATION(S): Staff made inappropriate comments towards a daycare child. Staff isolates a daycare child. Staff is mistreating a daycare child. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 8/20/24, at 10:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.F. arrived unannounced to conduct a subsequent complaint investigation. LPA met and was greeted by Director, N.C., and explained the purpose of today’s visit. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed four (4) staff members, along with seven (7) children. LPA also requested and obtained the following documents: Current children’s roster, Children’s emergency contact information, staff roster, and staff contact information. It was alleged that; Staff made inappropriate comments towards a daycare child, Staff isolates a daycare child, and Staff is mistreating a daycare child... Conitnue on Lic9099-C... Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 4, 2023
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 8.6ppb, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Exceedance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: F.A. has a result of
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 30, 2023
CCR 101170(e)(2) · Type A
Criminal Record Clearance. All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, S-1 was disassociated on 04/28/2021, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Jun 2023 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · June 26, 2023
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Staff allowed uncleared adult to be present at the facility.
Unsubstantiated
- Child sexually abused
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101208(a)(1)(a)(2) · Type A
Exclusions. Engaged in conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility, or the people of the State of California. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, A-2 was aware of A-1’s criminal record. A-1 has a non-exemptible criminal record, which poses an immediate risk to children in care.
Request Denied
Sep 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 21, 2022
CCR 101220(b)(2) · Type B
(b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: (2) Results of a test for tuberculosis. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (408) 776-6800
- Address
- 15750 Monterey Road, Suite 150, Morgan Hill, 95037
- License
- 434408795
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Sources and dates
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 4 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 3 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=1, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=5, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=1, 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.