San Jose · Licensed center
Laurel Play Gardens
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 52 children.
What the state has found
The state cited no rules at any of its 7 licensing inspections since May 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Aug 6, 2026Nothing cited
- Jul 24, 2026Nothing cited
- Sep 18, 2025Nothing cited
- Nov 16, 2023Nothing cited
- Oct 5, 2023Nothing cited
- Apr 13, 2023Nothing cited
- May 16, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited no rules at any of this center's 7 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 7 times had at least one: 81% of 145.
How all 145 Bay Area centers inspected 7 times compare
Of the 145 Bay Area centers the state inspected 7 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None19%This center
- 1 of 726%
- 2 of 726%
- 3 of 715%
- 4 of 710%
- 5 of 73%
- 6 of 71%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- August 6, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since May 2022 — all of them cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
Personal Rights 101223: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records, the facility failed to provide a safe environment and was neglectful of C1’s needs by allowing C1 to play in a structure that is not age appropriate. This posed an immediate risk to C1’s health and safety. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
· July 11, 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.
Mar 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · March 23, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not provide a safe, healthful environment to children in care. Staff did not accord dignity to child in care. Staff do not have the educational requirements to provide care and supervision to day care children in. Staff are not following day care child's special diet while in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/27/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.F.D.) conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation and met with Director, S.M. “ S.” and informed her of the purpose of today’s visit. LPA also gathered a census of children. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted observations, interviewed staff and parents, and obtained documents. It was alleged that staff did not provide a safe, healthful environment to children in care and staff did not accord dignity to a child in care. Based on interviews conducted, LPA learned that personal cell phones are not permitted during work hours. Staff are provided with work cell phones to take photos and videos of children for the purpose of sharing with the child’s parents.
Jun 2023 Complaint 2 of 3 allegations substantiated
Complaint · June 5, 2023
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Neglect/Lack of supervision resulting in child sustaining a fracture while in care
- Staff did not provide a safe environment for daycare children
Unsubstantiated
- Staff did not seek medical attention for child in a timely manner
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type A
Personal Rights 101223: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records, the facility failed to provide a safe environment and was neglectful of C1’s needs by allowing C1 to play in a structure that is not age appropriate. This posed an immediate risk to C1’s health and safety. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
CCR 101239(m) · Type B
101239(m): Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies 101239(m) All play equipment and materials used by children shall be age-appropriate. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records, the facility’s Railyard exercise course is intended by the manufacturer to be used for children ages 5 and up. The facility allowed children younger than 5, including C1, to use the exercise course. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (408) 645-5783
- Address
- 1050 Park Avenue, San Jose, 95126
- License
- 434415720
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 3 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 2 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
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.