Palo Alto · Licensed center
T'Enna Preschool at the Oshman Family Jcc
- Large Reggio Emilia–inspired center, licensed for 250 children.
- Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 5 of its 10 licensing inspections since January 2022.
Fewer than 20 Bay Area centers have had 10 or more licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Licensing inspections
Jul 30, 20251 citation
“101700.3(c) If testing indicates an Action Level Exceedance (5.5 ppb or greater) at any water outlet, the water from that outlet is deemed not safe to drink and an immediate response pursuant to section 101704 shall be required. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one or more water outlets tested for lead had an exceedance of 5.5ppb or greater, which is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.”
101700.3(c)
Oct 10, 20241 citation
“(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 4 of 14 staff files reviewed by LPA did not have proof of MMR (measles) immunization. 1 of 14 staff files reviewed by LPA did not have proof of Tdap immunization, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
Feb 6, 20241 citation
“101700.3(b)(1)A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Sample ID J and O had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5ppb. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.”
101700.3(b)(1
Dec 14, 20231 citation
“101700.3(b)(1)A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Sample ID J and O had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5ppb. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.”
CCR 101700.3(b)(1
Jan 3, 20221 citation
“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 is not met as evidence by: Based on interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses immediate health, safety, or personal right risk to persons in care.”
CCR101229(a)(1)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- July 20, 2026
- On file
- 10 visits since January 2022 — 5 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Type A —
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 is not met as evidence by: Based on interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses immediate health, safety, or personal right risk to persons in care.
· January 3, 2022
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.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 30, 2025
101700.3(c) · Type B
101700.3(c) If testing indicates an Action Level Exceedance (5.5 ppb or greater) at any water outlet, the water from that outlet is deemed not safe to drink and an immediate response pursuant to section 101704 shall be required. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one or more water outlets tested for lead had an exceedance of 5.5ppb or greater, which is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 10, 2024
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 4 of 14 staff files reviewed by LPA did not have proof of MMR (measles) immunization. 1 of 14 staff files reviewed by LPA did not have proof of Tdap immunization, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 6, 2024
101700.3(b)(1 · Type B
101700.3(b)(1)A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Sample ID J and O had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5ppb. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 14, 2023
CCR 101700.3(b)(1 · Type B
101700.3(b)(1)A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Sample ID J and O had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5ppb. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Jan 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 3, 2022
CCR101229(a)(1) · Type A
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 is not met as evidence by: Based on interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses immediate health, safety, or personal right risk to persons in care.
Oct 2021 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · October 7, 2021
Substantiated · CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B
(a) (1)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not being met as evidence by: Although the facility had good intentions by ensuring C1's classmates were provided safe and comfortable accommodations and allowing C1 to remain on campus so C1's authorized representatives had someone to watch their child that day, it was against C1's personal rights to isolate C1 away from others. This poses a potential health & safety risk to children in care.
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How they teach
Reggio Emilia–inspired, play-based and faith-based
“OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool is a Jewish, play-based preschool inspired by a constructivist and innovative approach to education.”
Who cares for your child
Debbie Togliatti (Gardening Specialist) 35 years there and Anna Kuchuk (Assistant Director of Admissions and Finance) since 2012.
Of 905 Bay Area providers, 29 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of sixteen years.
What it costs
$3,635 a month for a toddler
Higher than 69% of the 16 that publish a price.
T'Enna Preschool at the Oshman Family JccMost Bay Area prices (middle 80%)
- Part time
- $1,500 to $2,900 a month
- Siblings
- 5% savings off each tuition payment (not including extended care)
A day here
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 5 days a week
- Outdoors
- Outdoor garden/classroom is an extension of the learning environment
Details
- Website
- preschool.paloaltojcc.org
- Address
- 3921 Fabian Way
- License
- 434410805
- Ages they serve
- 18 months through five years
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 preschool.paloaltojcc.org
Who cares for your child
What it costs
- Toddler, Second price, Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 preschool.paloaltojcc.org
State record
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Outdoors — Checked July 2026 preschool.paloaltojcc.org
- Hours — Checked July 2026 preschool.paloaltojcc.org
Details
- Phone, Address — Checked July 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 preschool.paloaltojcc.org
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 preschool.paloaltojcc.org
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 projects.propublica.org
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.