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CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

318 EL RANCHO VERDE DRIVE, San Jose, CA 95116

Facility:
434411410
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:
59

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionApril 17, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2024

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER from October 26, 2022 through April 17, 2025.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 17, 2025 and involved supervision, with a due date of April 25, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 5 local median in 95116

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.14
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
57%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.45

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because the floors of the classroom, bathroom, and kitchen were not clean. Additionally, the kitchen and toilets were unsanitary, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. (1) All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because the solid waste container in the classroom does not have a cover that is kept on which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(f)(1) - 101239(f)(1)
Official code
101239(f)(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 record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because both the director and S1 do not have valid mandated reporter training certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 2, 2025
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 review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because 3 of 6 children's documents LPA reviwed do not have LIC 701 Physician's reports which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code
101220(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a)(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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because one child (C1) was unattended for two minutes after leaving the outdoor play area and entering the classroom, where the LPAs were located. C1 played alone for two minutes in the classroom. During this time, the director was supervising the other children in the outdoor play area, and the aide teacher was preparing lunch in the kitchen. After two minutes, the director entered the classroom and found the child which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 25, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
101238(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by : Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed trash cups were scattered and the door of the storage room was broken in the playground, which posed a potential ealth, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed trash cups were scattered and the door of the storage room was broken in the playground, which posed a potential ealth, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 21, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212(d)…a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met as evidenced by : Based on record review and interview LPA was unable to locate the UIR the director referred in the system and the director was unable to provide a proof of the UIR submission, which posed a potential ealth, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Based on record review and interview LPA was unable to locate the UIR the director referred in the system and the director was unable to provide a proof of the UIR submission, which posed a potential ealth, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 17, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d) - 101212(d)
Official code
101212(d)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101216.3(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by : Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 19 children with one teacher and an aid, which posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 19 children with one teacher and an aid, which posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b) - 101216.3(b)
Official code
101216.3(b)
View official report
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility did not condcuat water lead test, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 16, 2024
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: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor Activity Space (b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Toilet paper and paper towels were observed on the floor in the restroom,] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.3(b) - 101238.3(b)
Official code
101238.3(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 3 of 6 toilets were broken in the restroom, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 20, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
Official code
101239(n)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility did not maintain the above immunication records in S2's files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 20, 2024
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)
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. The facility did not maintain the TB test result for S2, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 20, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
View official report
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 (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 4, 2022
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)
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 in [1] out of [1] Cecelia Aguilena -[Health screening Report] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 28, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)