Building Kidz Santa Clara · Child Care Center, Santa Clara

LPA received two statements from assistant director and one teacher (S2) stating (S3) engaged in a verbal altercation with S2 and S4 on the toddler playground in front of children on 05/04/2026. The altercation included inappropriate comments about relationship with the parents. A termination letter was also received stating S3 engaged in unprofessional and inappropriate behavior during a workplace incident in the presence of children and staff, which did not align with expected professional standards. 1 S3 was terminated on 05/05/2026 following the incident. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

LPA observed S1 who is an aide alone in the classroom without direct supervision of a director or teacher with two infants. 1 Licensee will submit a statement stating she understand regulation and will ensure aide is not left alone and will be under the direct supervision of a Director or qualified teacher to CCLD by POC date. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

LPA observed facility is not providing the quantity necessary meeting the needs of the children. The facility did not provide fruit during lunch time in the month of February. On 02/02/2026 and 02/12/2026, the facility did not provide a fruit and/or vegetable as required. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the food menu is not being followed. Menu stated today, 03/02/2026 brocoli and fruit will be served. LPA observed mixed vegetable and no fruit being served. Not until LPA addressed the issue, Director Hong Ni went to the kitchen to get cuties for the classrooms which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on evidence gathered and review of video clip of 04/24/25 of Room D2 during nap time where staff(S1&S2) are present, with Licensee Representative and Director throughout the investigation, staff(S1) handled day care child(C1) in a rough manner, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

Based on interviews and evidence gathered, LPA reviewed and observed in the video clip of 04/28/25 and 04/24/25 classroom D2 with Director and Licensee representative that the children(C1, C2 &C3) in video clip of 04/28/25 and a few children in video clip of 04/24/25, care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs was not provided, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

Based on records review and interviews, Licensee allowed a staff(S1)to work at the facility without criminal record clearances since 01/22/2025, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

Staff engaged in a verbal altercation in the presence of day care children

Staff do not provide adequate food service.

Staff handled day care child in a rough manner.

Day care child getting hit by other day care children.