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GROWING TREE LEARNING CENTER INC.

12220 SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE ROAD, Saratoga, CA 95070

Facility:
434412147
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:
102

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionFebruary 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 27, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for GROWING TREE LEARNING CENTER INC. from October 19, 2021 through February 27, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 5, 2025.

Two later inspections, from March 26, 2025 through February 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 95070

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.71
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.11

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff 1 does not have any infant/toddler units which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.2(b) - 101416.2(b)
Official code
101416.2(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff 1 does not have finger print transferred to this facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(2) - 101170(e)(2)
Official code
101170(e)(2)
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 in 2 out of 4 classrooms which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(f)(1) - 101239(f)(1)
Official code
101239(f)(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 staff 1 who is missing LIC 503 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (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 observation and inspection, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in C9, C10 and C11 whose medication are observed to be expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) - 101226(e)(3)(A)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(A)