Cupertino · Licensed center
Kiddie Academy of Cupertino
- Large center, licensed for 119 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
- A Kiddie Academy franchise. The brand is owned by Essential Brands, Inc., a privately held company.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections under this license since March 2023.
Of the 91 Bay Area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 4% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 1% had rules cited at all 4, 36% at none.
Licensing inspections
May 16, 20251 citation
“(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the rubber foam around one of the structures has holes which are considered tripping hazards. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101238.2(d)(2)
Mar 8, 20244 citations
“(b) All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead pursuant to these written directives. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on assistant director's statement and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
WD 101700(b)
“(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 7 of the staff (Staff #2, #3, and #5) which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
“Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies - The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between a minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observation, the temperature in Room 4 was 65 degrees Fahrenheit which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101239(a)(1)
“Beverages served by daycare providers to children - Whenever milk is served, serve only lowfat (1 percent) milk or nonfat milk to children two years of age or older. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Assistant Director's statement and LPAs observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by serving whole milk to children who are 2 years old and 2% milk to children who are 3 years old and up which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.808(a)(1)
Mar 29, 20231 citation
“Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A child (C-1) was found by a staff member (S-2) unattended in Room 7. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. An immediate civil penalty of $500 was assessed.”
CCR 101229(a)(1)
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- July 7, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since March 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A child (C-1) was found by a staff member (S-2) unattended in Room 7. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. An immediate civil penalty of $500 was assessed.
· March 29, 2023
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
Jun 2026 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · June 29, 2026
Substantiated · CCR 101238(a) · Type B
Buildings and Grounds - (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the LPA's observations and staff interviews, the sink in Room 4 has been inoperable for approximately one month. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 16, 2025
CCR 101238.2(d)(2) · Type B
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the rubber foam around one of the structures has holes which are considered tripping hazards. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jul 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · July 19, 2024
Unsubstantiated
ALLEGATION(S): Staff pinched day care child INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. LPA met with Assistant Director, A.C., and Site Director, M.S.J. and explained to them the reason for the inspection. During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted observation, records review, interviewed staff, children, and parents. Based on the information obtained, the above allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning although, the above allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. As a result of this inspection, there were no deficiencies issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director, A.C., and Site Director, M.S.J. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Jun 2024 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · June 12, 2024
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Facility failed to provide injury report to parent
Unsubstantiated
- Daycare child sustained unexplained bruising
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
Substantiated · CCR 101212(f) · Type B
Reporting Requirements - The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The facility failed to provide an injury report to parent. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to persons in care.
Unsubstantiated
ALLEGATION(S): Daycare child sustained unexplained bruising INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M.M., met with Assistant Director, A.C., and conducted a follow-up complaint inspection and to deliver findings. Based on interviews, observations, record reviews, and evidence gathered during the investigation process, it is concluded that although the allegation listed above may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. The allegation is thus UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and the report was reviewed with the Assistant Director, A.C. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · March 8, 2024
WD 101700(b) · Type B
(b) All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead pursuant to these written directives. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on assistant director's statement and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 7 of the staff (Staff #2, #3, and #5) which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101239(a)(1) · Type B
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies - The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between a minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observation, the temperature in Room 4 was 65 degrees Fahrenheit which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
HSC 1596.808(a)(1) · Type B
Beverages served by daycare providers to children - Whenever milk is served, serve only lowfat (1 percent) milk or nonfat milk to children two years of age or older. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Assistant Director's statement and LPAs observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by serving whole milk to children who are 2 years old and 2% milk to children who are 3 years old and up which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Mar 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 29, 2023
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A child (C-1) was found by a staff member (S-2) unattended in Room 7. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. An immediate civil penalty of $500 was assessed.
May 2022 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · May 9, 2022
Substantiated · CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type A
101223(a)(2) Personal Rights: (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The Facility Staff were not trained in proper handling of children requested immediatly following the first incident by a parent. Training and awareness of staff did not occur until after the second incident. This presents an immediate risk to health and safety of the children in care.
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Details
- Address
- 19875 Stevens Creek Blvd.
- License
- 434412171, active
The state licenses this address more than once, to the same licensee.
The infant-center license is published separately, with its own license and its own inspection record:
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State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 6 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 5 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=3, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=1, Type B citations=2. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kiddieacademy.com/academies/cupertino
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kiddieacademy.com/about-us
Kiddie Academy's own site says the founding Miller family continues to own and operate Kiddie Academy, and that other families own and operate the academies in their communities. kiddieacademy.com
Large means the biggest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 76 to 312 children. Small is 8 to 30; medium is 31 to 75.