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Tulip Kids Academy

tulipkidsinc.com

At a glance

  • Small play-based center, licensed for 28 children.
  • Hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What to know

They serve: 12 months - 5 years (their website).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 2 of its 8 licensing inspections since July 2022.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Sep 23, 20262 citations
    • HSC 1596.954Type B
      • “Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 Carbon Monoxide detector was not present which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.954

    • CCR 101226(e)(3)(A)Type B
      • “(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 prescription medication was present without prescription label of written consent which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101226(e)(3)(A)

  • Nov 19, 2024Nothing cited
  • Aug 23, 2024Nothing cited
  • Jul 30, 2024Nothing cited
  • Jul 15, 20241 citation
    • CCR 101239.1(b)(5)Type B
      • “Napping equipment: Floor mats used for napping shall be: Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA M. observed twelve napping mats in Classroom 1 during today's inspection that have exposed foam. Y.V., director, removed the mats from Classroom 1 during today's inspection. This presents a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.”

        CCR 101239.1(b)(5)

  • Oct 24, 2023Nothing cited
  • Dec 1, 2022Nothing cited
  • Jul 13, 2022Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 8 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 8 times split: about a quarter had fewer, about a quarter the same, and about half more (80 centers).

How all 80 Bay Area centers inspected 8 times compare

Of the 80 Bay Area centers the state inspected 8 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None5%
  • 1 of 823%
  • 2 of 828%This center
  • 3 of 818%
  • 4 of 815%
  • 5 of 88%
  • 6 of 85%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
September 23, 2026
On file
8 visits since July 2022 — 6 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type B — Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 Carbon Monoxide detector was not present which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. · September 23, 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 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 23, 2026

HSC 1596.954 · Type B

Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 Carbon Monoxide detector was not present which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) · Type B

(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 prescription medication was present without prescription label of written consent which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Nov 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited
Aug 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited
Jul 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 15, 2024

CCR 101239.1(b)(5) · Type B

Napping equipment: Floor mats used for napping shall be: Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA M. observed twelve napping mats in Classroom 1 during today's inspection that have exposed foam. Y.V., director, removed the mats from Classroom 1 during today's inspection. This presents a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

State report

Jul 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · July 10, 2024

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff used unusual forms of punishment on children in care Staff speak inappropriately to children in care Staff did not prevent child from biting another child in care Child sustained an injury while in care Staff do not ensure reporting requirements are followed Child was left in unsafe napping equipment Staff does not ensure soap dispenser are properly maintained Staff do not ensure adequate supervision is provided to children in care Facility is out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. met with Y.V., Director, for an unannounced follow up complaint investigation. Purpose of today's investigation: 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 Director, Y.V. No deficiencies issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Oct 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
Dec 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited
Jul 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited
Feb 2022 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · February 15, 2022

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Facility is not meeting day care child's needs INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. conducted an unannounced follow up complaint investigation and met with C.A., director. Purpose of today's follow up complaint investigation: deliver investigation findings. The investigation of the complaint allegation listed in this complaint was conducted by LPA M.M. Based on the available evidence, including observations of the Facility, documents reviewed, and interviews completed for the complaint investigation, it is concluded that although the allegation noted on this complaint may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. The allegations are thus UNSUBSTANTIATED. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

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A day here

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Meals and schedule
Meals
Midmorning snack, lunch, and evening snack provided daily
Schedule
Full Time Program (8:00 am - 6:00 pm) and Core Day Program (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)

How they teach

Play-based

“Our Preschool Program focuses on developing essential skills through play-based learning, fostering curiosity, and building a strong foundation for future academic success.”

Details

Phone
(669) 255-0540
Address
1279 Lawrence Station Rd, Sunnyvale, 94089
License
434414541

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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=0, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=10, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=0. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.

A day here

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 30 children. Medium is 31 to 75; large is 76 to 312.

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