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LITTLE TREE PLAYSCHOOL, THE

7275 SANTA TERESA BLVD., San Jose, CA 95139

Facility:
434410620
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
30

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionOctober 13, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 13, 2025

Summary

This summary covers three available inspections for LITTLE TREE PLAYSCHOOL, THE from February 23, 2023 through October 13, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 31, 2024 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of August 1, 2024.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
3

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in San Jose

Compared to 186 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.33
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.29

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. At 3:01PM, S-3 walked into the fellowship room; leaving S-1, who is aide, with 12 children. The door to the room was left open between the rooms
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 1, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on 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. S-1 and S-2 does not have health screening and TB test on file.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 7, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
(b) All child care centers shall have a director. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on 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. Director is short of 7 months of teaching experience to qualify her as director.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 7, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(b) - 101215.1(b)
Official code
101215.1(b)
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Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. 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. facility has not done a lead testing for its drinking water and documentation is not available on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 23, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center 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 observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff S2 does not have a pertussis immunization on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. All staff present during today's inspection (S2, S3, S4) and Director S1 did not have a current Mandated Training Certificate on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Child enrolled, C4, does not havee LIC701 Physician's Report on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)