RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

158 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Milpitas, CA 95035LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

9 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 21, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
158 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Milpitas, CA 95035
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 86.5/100
Inspection record
9 inspections, last inspected February 21, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good86.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance60/100

7

Total Violations

Feb 21, 2025

Last Inspection

85

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

4

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

0

Unsubstantiated

Jul 5, 2024
3 substantiated3 citations
Dec 21, 2023
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (7)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 5, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 5, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 5, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 10, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Based on the LPA Record Review (facility's camera recording) that has a date and time stamped of 04/23/2024 at 6:08:14 PM, C1 pushed the main door and exited to the parking lot. At time stamped of 06:08:24 PM, S1 reached the main door and followed C1 to the parking lot. P1 was parked right outside of the facility, got out of P1's car and went to take C1. P1 and C1 met with S1 at the facility's main door and discussed the incident. Based on LPA's Staff interview, Staff confirmed the mentioned incident happened on that date. Also, Staff also confirmed of the same nature of incident happened 2 times in the beginning of the year 2024. No report of any incidents submitted to the Regional Office. Based on LPA Estoesta's Staff Interview and Record Review, the Licensee failed to prevent C1 exiting the facility for approximately 10 seconds to the parking lot without a Staff supervision, and also the Licensee failed to follow Reporting Requirements regulation, therefore, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are to be SUBSTANTIATED. The Licensee were in violation of Section 101229 (a)(1) that no child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at any time, except as specified in sections 101216.2 (e)(1) and 101230 (c)(1), and Section 101212(d) upon the occurrence, during the operation of the childcare center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, 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. LPA Estoesta informed Helen Qiu that this report dated 05/10/2024 included a Type A and B Citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate and potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA's informed Helen Qiu to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/10/2024 that documents of any Type A citation, to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/10/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/10/2024 FACILITY NAME: RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 435700757 VISIT DATE: 05/10/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32For Child Care Transparency Website (Licensing Facility Inspection Reports), please follow the links below; https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/facility-search-welcome https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/ A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Helen Qiu. SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/10/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/10/2024 FACILITY NAME: RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 435700757 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:VISIT DATE: 05/10/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 05/06/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1)1 2 3 4 5 6 7Section 101229 (a)(1) that no child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at any time, except as specified in sections 101216.2 (e)(1) and 101230 (c)(1)......1 2 3 4 5 6 7LPA advised Helen Qiu to develop a plan, in writing, of Child Care Reporting Requirements. Helen Qiu shall conduct a Staff meeting and discuss the above-mentioned regulation, document the meeting (Minutes of Meeting), and shall submit to the Regional Office (RO) on or before the POC due date. LPA recommended to increase number of Staff for lack of supervision prevention. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement is not met as evidenced by, LPA's Record Review (facility's camera recording) that has a date and time stamped of 04/23/2024 at 6:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 10, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Based on the LPA Record Review (facility's camera recording) that has a date and time stamped of 04/23/2024 at 6:08:14 PM, C1 pushed the main door and exited to the parking lot. At time stamped of 06:08:24 PM, S1 reached the main door and followed C1 to the parking lot. P1 was parked right outside of the facility, got out of P1's car and went to take C1. P1 and C1 met with S1 at the facility's main door and discussed the incident. Based on LPA's Staff interview, Staff confirmed the mentioned incident happened on that date. Also, Staff also confirmed of the same nature of incident happened 2 times in the beginning of the year 2024. No report of any incidents submitted to the Regional Office. Based on LPA Estoesta's Staff Interview and Record Review, the Licensee failed to prevent C1 exiting the facility for approximately 10 seconds to the parking lot without a Staff supervision, and also the Licensee failed to follow Reporting Requirements regulation, therefore, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are to be SUBSTANTIATED. The Licensee were in violation of Section 101229 (a)(1) that no child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at any time, except as specified in sections 101216.2 (e)(1) and 101230 (c)(1), and Section 101212(d) upon the occurrence, during the operation of the childcare center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, 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. LPA Estoesta informed Helen Qiu that this report dated 05/10/2024 included a Type A and B Citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate and potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA's informed Helen Qiu to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/10/2024 that documents of any Type A citation, to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/10/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/10/2024 FACILITY NAME: RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 435700757 VISIT DATE: 05/10/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32For Child Care Transparency Website (Licensing Facility Inspection Reports), please follow the links below; https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/facility-search-welcome https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/ A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Helen Qiu. SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/10/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/10/2024 FACILITY NAME: RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 435700757 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:VISIT DATE: 05/10/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 05/06/2024 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1)1 2 3 4 5 6 7Section 101229 (a)(1) that no child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at any time, except as specified in sections 101216.2 (e)(1) and 101230 (c)(1)......1 2 3 4 5 6 7LPA advised Helen Qiu to develop a plan, in writing, of Child Care Reporting Requirements. Helen Qiu shall conduct a Staff meeting and discuss the above-mentioned regulation, document the meeting (Minutes of Meeting), and shall submit to the Regional Office (RO) on or before the POC due date. LPA recommended to increase number of Staff for lack of supervision prevention. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement is not met as evidenced by, LPA's Record Review (facility's camera recording) that has a date and time stamped of 04/23/2024 at 6:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintMay 10, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 21, 2023

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER's safety grade?

RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 86.5 out of 100.

How many violations does RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER have?

RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER has 7 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER last inspected?

RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER was last inspected on February 21, 2025.

Has RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER had any complaints?

RAINBOW CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.

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