Licensed for
102
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Child care center and school-age care center
Carter Avenue Christian Preschool and Daycare
San Jose · 2 state licences
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked. Licensed since 1995. 1 serious violation across 10 state visits to its child care center licence.
Licensed since
1995
The state issued this child care center licence on July 2, 1995.
Type A findings
1
across 10 state visits to its child care center licence. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026.
State licensing
What does the state record about Carter Avenue Christian Preschool and Daycare?
It holds two licences, a child care center for 60 children and a school-age care center for 42.
Child Care Center, licence 430700114
Licensed for 60 children since 1995. The state has 10 visits on file and 1 Type A finding.
Child Care Center
Active
First licensed July 2, 1995
Latest recorded visit: December 16, 2025
Licence number430700114
Type A findings
1
Across 10 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
2
Across 10 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacityThe most allowed at once, not current openings or group size60 children
- State visits on file2 inspection visits, 8 other visits10
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected101229(a)(1), 101223(a)(3), 101700.3(b)(1)
Visit dates and visit types, licence 430700114
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 430700114 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
School-Age Care Center, licence 430710319
Licensed for 42 children since 1991. The state has 4 visits on file and no Type A finding.
School-Age Care Center
Active
First licensed June 4, 1991
Latest recorded visit: June 23, 2026
Licence number430710319
Type A findings
0
Across 4 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
0
Across 4 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacity42 children
- State visits on file2 inspection visits, 2 other visits4
Visit dates and visit types, licence 430710319
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 430710319 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
AskWhen was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
A licensing record shows what state inspectors checked. It does not describe teaching or a child’s day. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026. Check the state’s current inspection records ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Cost
We have no prices.
Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes.
AskWhat does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
TK and kindergarten
When could free TK start instead?
The September after they turn 4. California’s public transitional kindergarten (TK) is free for children who turn 4 by September 1.
The 5 nearest public elementary schools with a TK class
<0.1mi
Lietz Elementary
Union Elementary
Scope Score 86Strong · 88th percentile
0.7mi
Noddin Elementary
Union Elementary
Scope Score 92Strong · 97th percentile
1.1mi
Guadalupe Elementary
Union Elementary
Scope Score 92Strong · 96th percentile
1.2mi
Almaden Elementary
San Jose Unified
Scope Score 77Solid · 61st percentile
1.2mi
Oster Elementary
Union Elementary
Scope Score 93Strong · 97th percentile
See all 120 TK campuses in San Jose →
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. Distance is a straight line. It is not an attendance boundary. Check TK and kindergarten entry with the district. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026, and the state’s TK enrollment counts.
Next steps
How do I visit Carter Avenue Christian Preschool and Daycare, and what should I ask?
Call (408) 265-3580 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there.
- When was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
- The licences allow 102 children across two licences (60 child care, 42 school-age care). How many children share your child’s room, and with how many adults?
- Which ages do you take, and how does a new child settle in?
- What are the daily hours and closure dates, and is there care before or after?
- What does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
- The state record shows 1 Type A finding. What changed afterwards?
On a visit, watch how adults talk with children, how play and rest are set up, and how staff handle a hard morning.
Other licensed programs
Which other preschools are nearby?
These are the 5 nearest licensed programs. Open one to read its state record.
0.3mi
Not scoredGreen Kids Daycare Center
San Jose · Child care center · Licensed for 15 children
0.3mi
Not scoredSt. Timothy's Christian Preschool
San Jose · Child care center · Licensed for 85 children
0.4mi
Not scoredBrightstar Christian Academy Preschool
San Jose · Child care center · Licensed for 97 children
0.5mi
Not scoredStratford School - Almaden
San Jose · Child care center · Licensed for 120 children
0.6mi
Not scoredDelight Montessori Preschool
San Jose · Child care center · Licensed for 48 children
See all preschools in San Jose →
Distance is a straight line from Carter Avenue Christian Preschool and Daycare. Capacity is the most children the state allows at one time. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
Short answers to 6 common questions
Is it licensed?
Yes. It holds an active child care center licence, number 430700114, first issued July 2, 1995. It holds 2 licences in all. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
10 state visits on file for licence 430700114, with 1 Type A finding and 2 Type B findings across them. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety. See the details ↓
How many children are there?
Up to 102 children at once under the licences. That’s the state’s maximum, not current enrollment; ask how many are enrolled and their ages. See the details ↓
What does it cost?
We have no source for its prices. Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes. See the details ↓
When could my child start free TK instead?
The September after they turn 4. TK is free at public elementary schools for children who turn 4 by September 1. 120 public and charter campuses in San Jose have a TK class. See the details ↓
How do I visit?
Call (408) 265-3580 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there. See the details ↓
Where these records come from
The inspection source covers child care centers, not family child care homes. Check each license’s sync date and the current state reports, then confirm routines and enrollment with the program.
Data source: California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) · licensing record synced August 13, 2026
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