San Jose · Licensed family home
Nguyen, Van
At a glance
- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 14 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since July 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Sep 3, 20261 citation
CCR 102417(g)(4)Type A
“(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the walk through of the outdoor area LPAs observed the child gate barricading the ADU was not in place making gardening tools and herbicide which was stored on the floor accessible to children. LPAs observed two planters, one with a plant inside, that have collected water and a transparent tank with very little water in the base that is used for turtles. LPAs reminded Licensee of the Department's zero tolerance policy for bodies of water. LPAs also observed open bags of water softener with the salt pellets spilling out could pose a hazard if ingested by children. LPAs observed strips of unfinished wood in the yard with some used to create a plant border and a wooden rack to hold plants. LPAs informed Licensee that splinters and the nails on the wooden strips could pose a hazard to children.”
CCR 102417(g)(4)
Sep 16, 20253 citations
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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited for herself which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee has not renewed the Mandated Reporter Training.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
CCR 102418(g)Type B
“(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for two children (C2 and C3) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 102418(g)
CCR 102417(m)(3)Type B
“(3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for four children (C1, C2, C3 and C5) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee does not have liability insurance for the day care and was missing Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (LIC 282) for four children.”
CCR 102417(m)(3)
- Mar 8, 2024Nothing cited
Sep 6, 20233 citations
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)1Type B
“(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee did not have a currect Fire Drill log.”
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)1
HSC 1597.622(a)(1)Type B
“(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 1 out of 3 staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1597.622(a)(1)
CCR 102417(g)(8)Type B
“(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee did not have a current facility roster.”
CCR 102417(g)(8)
Jul 20, 20232 citations
CCR 102416.5(a)Type A
“102416.5 (a) Staffing Ratio and Capacity The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Upon arrival to the family child care home (FCCH), LPA's observed 9 children in care including 7 preschool and 2 school age, which poses an immediate riskt to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.”
CCR 102416.5(a)
CCR 102419(a)Type B
“102419 (a) Child's Records The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Children's files for children C3-C9 were incomplete or missing which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 102419(a)
The state cited rules at 4 of this home's 5 inspections. Most Bay Area family homes inspected 5 times had fewer: 96% of 459 had rules cited at 3 or fewer.
How all 459 Bay Area family homes inspected 5 times compare
Of the 459 Bay Area family homes the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None43%
- 1 of 528%
- 2 of 517%
- 3 of 58%
- 4 of 54%This home
- All 5under 1%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- September 3, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since July 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Type A —
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the walk through of the outdoor area LPAs observed the child gate barricading the ADU was not in place making gardening tools and herbicide which was stored on the floor accessible to children. LPAs observed two planters, one with a plant inside, that have collected water and a transparent tank with very little water in the base that is used for turtles. LPAs reminded Licensee of the Department's zero tolerance policy for bodies of water. LPAs also observed open bags of water softener with the salt pellets spilling out could pose a hazard if ingested by children. LPAs observed strips of unfinished wood in the yard with some used to create a plant border and a wooden rack to hold plants. LPAs informed Licensee that splinters and the nails on the wooden strips could pose a hazard to children.
· September 3, 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.
Sep 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 3, 2026
CCR 102417(g)(4) · Type A
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the walk through of the outdoor area LPAs observed the child gate barricading the ADU was not in place making gardening tools and herbicide which was stored on the floor accessible to children. LPAs observed two planters, one with a plant inside, that have collected water and a transparent tank with very little water in the base that is used for turtles. LPAs reminded Licensee of the Department's zero tolerance policy for bodies of water. LPAs also observed open bags of water softener with the salt pellets spilling out could pose a hazard if ingested by children. LPAs observed strips of unfinished wood in the yard with some used to create a plant border and a wooden rack to hold plants. LPAs informed Licensee that splinters and the nails on the wooden strips could pose a hazard to children.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · September 16, 2025
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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited for herself which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee has not renewed the Mandated Reporter Training.
CCR 102418(g) · Type B
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for two children (C2 and C3) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 102417(m)(3) · Type B
(3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for four children (C1, C2, C3 and C5) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee does not have liability insurance for the day care and was missing Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (LIC 282) for four children.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · September 6, 2023
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)1 · Type B
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee did not have a currect Fire Drill log.
HSC 1597.622(a)(1) · Type B
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 1 out of 3 staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 102417(g)(8) · Type B
(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee did not have a current facility roster.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 20, 2023
CCR 102416.5(a) · Type A
102416.5 (a) Staffing Ratio and Capacity The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Upon arrival to the family child care home (FCCH), LPA's observed 9 children in care including 7 preschool and 2 school age, which poses an immediate riskt to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
CCR 102419(a) · Type B
102419 (a) Child's Records The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Children's files for children C3-C9 were incomplete or missing which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (408) 913-5071
- Area
- San Jose, 95121
- License
- 434416261
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All checked November 2026.
State record
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, License ccld.dss.ca.gov
Full-size means licensed for 14 children, the most any Bay Area family home holds; 442 of Bay Area’s 466 licensed family homes are. Small is 10 to 13.