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TULIP KIDS ACADEMY

6097 COTTLE ROAD, San Jose, CA 95123

Facility:
434416979
Type:
INFANT 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:
29

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionJuly 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 13, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for TULIP KIDS ACADEMY from August 25, 2021 through July 13, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 14, 2022 and involved background screening, with a due date of September 21, 2022.

Five later inspections, from September 23, 2022 through July 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 3 local median in 95123

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.2
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
15%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.17

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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.(1)An aide may be substituted for a teacher when all of the following conditions are met: (A) There is a fully qualified teacher directly supervising no more than 12 infants; and (B) Each aide is responsible for the direct care and supervision of a group of no more than four infants. This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on observation, record reviews and interviews, Licensee did not comply with section cited above. On 9/8/22, facility was out of ratio for having 22 infants with only 3 teachers, 1 teacher aid and the director present at the facility. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 15, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
Official code
101416.5(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Criminal Record Clearance) 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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record reviews and interviews, Licensee did not comply with section cited above. LPA observed adult identified as S7 who were providing care to infants enrolled did not obtain criminal record and child abuse index clearances prior to working in the facility. This poses a potential threat to health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 21, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)