CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

318 EL RANCHO VERDE DRIVE, San Jose, CA 95116LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

7 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

April 17, 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 1, 2026

Provider
CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
318 EL RANCHO VERDE DRIVE, San Jose, CA 95116
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
7 inspections, last inspected April 17, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

48

Total Violations

Apr 17, 2025

Last Inspection

59

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Jun 14, 2024
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (48)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)Type BApr 17, 2025

(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BApr 17, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BApr 17, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BApr 17, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BApr 17, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BApr 17, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)Apr 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Apr 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(f)(1)Apr 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Apr 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Apr 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)Type BApr 17, 2025

(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BApr 17, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(f)(1)Type BApr 17, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(f)(1)Type BApr 17, 2025

(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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintMay 20, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.3(b)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.3(b)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintMay 20, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BComplaintMay 20, 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 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintMay 20, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintMay 20, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)ComplaintMay 20, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintMay 20, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.3(b)ComplaintMay 20, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)ComplaintMay 20, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintMay 20, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintMay 20, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintMay 20, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintMay 20, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintMay 20, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 20, 2024

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BComplaintMay 20, 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 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER's safety grade?

CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER have?

CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has 48 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 45 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER last inspected?

CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER was last inspected on April 17, 2025.

Has CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER had any complaints?

CIRCLE TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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