Mountain View · Licensed center

Kiddie Academy of Mountain View

What these mean, and where they come from

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.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

One staff is named on their site, with no start year given.

Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, teaching approach, sick and biting policies.

What the state has found

Routine visits: 2 of 5 cited something

Bay Area centers: the state cites something at about 1 in 4 routine visits.

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
August 26, 2026
On file
5 visits since June 2022 — 3 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type B — Section 101170(e)(2) 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 to Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by the following, Based on the conducted room observations, interviews and reviewed facility records, the following were observed to be not incompliance. 1. Staff 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 not associated with the license number 434411985. Staff 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 supervised in the preschool classrooms. The Director stated that the licensee has the only access to Guardian to process this requirement. Section 101170(e)(2) 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 to Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance. This section was discussed with the Director on LPA’s visit dated 8/13/2025. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety, of the children in care. · July 31, 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.

Aug 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited
Jul 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 31, 2026

CCR 101170(e)(2) · Type B

Section 101170(e)(2) 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 to Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by the following, Based on the conducted room observations, interviews and reviewed facility records, the following were observed to be not incompliance. 1. Staff 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 not associated with the license number 434411985. Staff 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 supervised in the preschool classrooms. The Director stated that the licensee has the only access to Guardian to process this requirement. Section 101170(e)(2) 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 to Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance. This section was discussed with the Director on LPA’s visit dated 8/13/2025. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety, of the children in care.

CCR101221(a) · Type B

Section 101221 Child's Records (a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the childcare center..... This requirement is not met as evidenced by the following, Based on the conducted room observations, interviews and reviewed facility records, the following were observed to be not incompliance. 2. The Director stated that the LIC 9040 Childcare Roster and LIC 500 Personnel Report, were not up to date and she will update these forms. Section 101221 Child's Records (a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the childcare center, and 101217 Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. These sections were discussed with the Director on LPA’s visit dated 8/13/2025. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety, of the children in care.

CCR 101217(a) · Type B

101217 Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee... This requirement is not met as evidenced by the following, This requirement is not met as evidenced by the following, Based on the conducted room observations, interviews and reviewed facility records, the following were observed to be not incompliance. 2. The Director stated that the LIC 9040 Childcare Roster and LIC 500 Personnel Report, were not up to date and she will update these forms. Section 101221 Child's Records (a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the childcare center, and 101217 Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. These sections were discussed with the Director on LPA’s visit dated 8/13/2025. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety, of the children in care.

State report

Aug 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
Feb 2025 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · February 7, 2025

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Child received unexplained injury while in care Reporting Requirements - Staff did not report injuries to child's authorized representative INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/5/2025 at 10:51am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle met with Director R.W. to deliver findings for a complaint that was received alleging a child's personal rights had been violated. Present during LPAs visit were twelve (12) preschool age children, and two (2) additional staff members. The facility has an infant component as well (434411986). During LPAs investigation, interviews were conducted, observations were conducted, and additional documents were collected. It was alleged that a child sustained unexplained injuries in care. Due to conflicting information collected, LPA determined although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted with Director R.W. and Notice of Site Visit provided and must be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 5/5/2025 at 10:51am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle met with Director R.W. to deliver findings for a complaint that was received alleging reporting requirements had not been me. Present during LPAs visit were twelve (12) preschool age children, and two (2) additional staff members. The facility has an infant component as well (434411986). During LPAs investigation, interviews were conducted, and additional documents were collected. It was alleged that staff did not report injuries to child's authorized representative. Due to conflicting information collected, LPA determined although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted with Director R.W. and Notice of Site Visit provided and must be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State report

Aug 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · August 23, 2024

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): - Staff are comingling daycare children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melanie Otsuji arrived to the facility unannounced to conclude investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Director, R.W. Also present during today's visit were two additional staff members and 19 preschool aged children. During the course of the investigation LPA conducted interviews and record review. Based on interviews LPA received conflicting information regarding whether children are moved to the two's room or the infant/toddler room due to behavior reasons. Based on interviews conducted, the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. An exit interview was conducted. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101216.1(c)(1) · Type B

To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary 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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that one unqualified staff member was providing care and supervision to daycare children. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety to children in care.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State report

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 7, 2023

CCR 101216(f) · Type B

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the First Aid/CPR training completed by staff is not EMSA approved, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Jun 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited

How the comparison is built

Routine visits: across Bay Area centers, the state cites something at about 1 in 4 routine visits (2,260 visits).

A day here

Meals
Healthy meals and snacks provided daily, no need to pack food
Updates for parents
Academy Link app for daily updates, photos, and info
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 5 days a week

Details

(650) 960-6900

Address
205 East Middlefield Road
License
434411985, active
Ages they serve
6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-olds)

The state licenses this address more than once, to the same licensee.

The infant-center license is published separately, with its own license and its own inspection record:

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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=3, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=1. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.

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