San Jose · Licensed center
Lucciola Academy
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 106 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 1 of its 6 licensing inspections since August 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Nov 13, 2025Nothing cited
Nov 6, 20251 citation
CCR 101229(a)(1)Type A
“101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: C1 exited the facility without supervision from staff. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.”
CCR 101229(a)(1)
- Nov 9, 2023Nothing cited
- Aug 15, 2023Nothing cited
- Aug 10, 2023Nothing cited
- Aug 3, 2023Nothing 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
- November 13, 2025
- On file
- 6 visits since August 2023 — 5 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: C1 exited the facility without supervision from staff. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
· November 6, 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.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 6, 2025
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: C1 exited the facility without supervision from staff. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Mar 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · March 13, 2024
ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not provide food in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the child Lack of supervision resulting in child sustaining unexplained bruises INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. met with N.P., Licensee representative/Director, for a follow up complaint investigation to deliver investigation findings. Based on interviews, observations, record reviews, and evidence gathered during the investigation process, it is concluded that although the allegations noted on this complaint may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations did or did not occur. The allegations are thus UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee representative/Director, N.P. No deficiencies issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Sep 2023 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · September 20, 2023
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Staff does not ensure outdoor playground is free of debris and tripping hazards
Unsubstantiated
- Staff did not provide day care child with first aid.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101238.2(a)(2) · Type B
Outdoor Space: The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement was not met evidenced by: The Facility had a broken patio umbrella on the ground area against the fence (located by the back entry/exit door) of the preschool playground that posed a potential tripping hazard to children in care. This presents a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (408) 300-1646
- Address
- 1711 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, 95125
- License
- 434417071
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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 2 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=1, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=6, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, 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, 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.