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JOYFUL LEARNING EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

2887 MCLAUGHLIN AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95121

Facility:
434417184
Type:
SINGLE LICENSED CHILD 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:
100

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 10, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for JOYFUL LEARNING EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER from December 31, 2024 through June 10, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 15, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of October 16, 2025.

Two later inspections, from December 22, 2025 through June 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 95121

Compared to 30 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0.92

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.3

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: Background screening
Report finding
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... 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. (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During today's inspection, LPA observed staff S1 showing an “In Process” background clearance. Director confirmed that S1 has been employed at the facility since 08/18/2025. No proof of criminal record transfer request or clearance before 08/18/2025 was provided. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 16, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1)(2) - 101170(e)(1)(2)
Official code
101170(e)(1)(2)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
(a) (2) In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts, scratches and bites from other children requiring assessment... the licensee shall document the injury in the child's record and notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, LPA observed that child’s authorized representative was not informed of bump (insect bite) on the child that child received at the facility in a timely manner. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(a)(2) - 101226(a)(2)
Official code
101226(a)(2)