Los Gatos · Licensed center
Kiddie Kampus Day Care Center
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 171 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 6 licensing inspections since November 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Sep 16, 2026Nothing cited
Jun 16, 20261 citation
CCR 101215.1(d)(1)Type B
“101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (d) The child care center director,.... shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation. (1) The child care center director shall not accept outside employment that interferes with the duties specified in this chapter. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Witness testimony stating Director S.C. is not available during day care hours. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.”
CCR 101215.1(d)(1)
Apr 22, 20263 citations
CCR 101174(d)Type B
“(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a disaster drill has not been completed in over 6 months, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101174(d)
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 staff files had expired Mandated Reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
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 in 5 out of 5 staff files did not have a valid CPR/First Aid training from an EMSA approved course, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(f)
- Apr 14, 2026Nothing cited
Aug 23, 20241 citation
CCR 101161(a)Type B
“Limitations on Capacity: A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not meant as evidenced by: Based on observations and file review. The center was using the lawn area that was not fenced, located off of the "Green" room. The lawn area is not an approved area under the license. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.”
CCR 101161(a)
- Nov 7, 2023Nothing cited
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
- September 16, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since November 2023 — 3 cited nothing · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: S1 used improper technique when picking up the child under the arm pits and it resulted in the child sustaining an injury, this poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
· June 16, 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.
Jun 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 16, 2026
CCR 101215.1(d)(1) · Type B
101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (d) The child care center director,.... shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation. (1) The child care center director shall not accept outside employment that interferes with the duties specified in this chapter. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Witness testimony stating Director S.C. is not available during day care hours. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Deficiency Dismissed
Apr 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · April 22, 2026
CCR 101174(d) · Type B
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a disaster drill has not been completed in over 6 months, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 staff files had expired Mandated Reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 in 5 out of 5 staff files did not have a valid CPR/First Aid training from an EMSA approved course, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Apr 2026 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · April 6, 2026
CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type A
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: S1 used improper technique when picking up the child under the arm pits and it resulted in the child sustaining an injury, this poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Request Denied
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 23, 2024
CCR 101161(a) · Type B
Limitations on Capacity: A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not meant as evidenced by: Based on observations and file review. The center was using the lawn area that was not fenced, located off of the "Green" room. The lawn area is not an approved area under the license. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Jun 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · June 5, 2024
ALLEGATION(S): Staff engage in inappropriate action INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S.Y. and J.B. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. LPAs met with K.K. and explained the reason for the inspection. Director S.S.C. arrived shortly after. During the course of this investigation, LPAs conducted observation. LPAs also interviewed staff, children, and third party. Based on the information obtained, the above allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning although, the above allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. As a result of this inspection, no deficiencies were issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director S.C. A notice of site visit has been issued and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Mar 2024 Complaint 1 of 4 allegations substantiated
Complaint · March 11, 2024
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Staff do not provide adequate care and supervision to the daycare children
Unsubstantiated
- Staff do not properly report incidents involving daycare children.
- Staff are yelling at daycare children.
- Staff allowed pesticide to be sprayed while daycare children are present.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed on 05/16/2024 that a staff moved from the sandbox to the playhouse. There is a post in the sandbox, which prevents staff from visually supervising children in the sandbox.
Request Denied
Dec 2021 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · December 2, 2021
ALLEGATION(S): Facility is not following COVID-19 mask guidance. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 01/11/2022: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P.H. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at the facility. LPA spoke with K.K. and discussed the finding for the above allegations. During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the Child Care Center, reviewed records, and conducted interviews with the Assistant Director K.K., Teachers, helpers, and parents. LPA H. determined that both alligations are unsubstanciated. Continued on page 2 of LIC9099-C. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (408) 356-6776
- Address
- 16330 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, 95032
- License
- 430700197
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 5 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 4 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=2, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=5, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=1, Type B citations=1. 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 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.