Licensed for
149
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Child care center and infant center
Merryhill School 1072
San Jose · 2 state licences
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked. Licensed since 1997. No serious violations in 6 state visits to its child care center licence.
Licensed since
1997
The state issued this child care center licence on August 5, 1997.
Type A findings
0
across 6 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 Merryhill School 1072?
It holds two licences, a child care center for 117 children and an infant center for 32.
Child Care Center, licence 434400320
Licensed for 117 children since 1997. The state has 6 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Child Care Center
Active
First licensed August 5, 1997
Latest recorded visit: December 4, 2025
Licence number434400320
Type A findings
0
Across 6 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
0
Across 6 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
3
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 size117 children
- State visits on file3 inspection visits, 0 other visits6
Visit dates and visit types, licence 434400320
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Complaint information date: November 1, 2021
Full state record for licence 434400320 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Infant Center, licence 434400319
Licensed for 32 children since 1997. The state has 4 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Infant Center
Active
First licensed August 5, 1997
Latest recorded visit: December 4, 2025
Licence number434400319
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.
1
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacity32 children
- State visits on file3 inspection visits, 0 other visits4
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected101223(a)(2)
Visit dates and visit types, licence 434400319
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Complaint information date: September 16, 2025
Full state record for licence 434400319 ↗ (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
0.5mi
Ben Painter Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary
Scope Score 77Solid · 61st percentile
0.8mi
Summerdale Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary
Scope Score 82Strong · 78th percentile
1.0mi
Millard McCollam Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 24th percentile
1.1mi
Russo/McEntee Academy
Alum Rock Union Elementary · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 73Developing · 34th percentile
1.2mi
Vinci Park Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary
Scope Score 83Strong · 82nd 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 Merryhill School 1072, and what should I ask?
Call (408) 254-1280 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 149 children across two licences (117 child care, 32 infant). 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 has 3 complaint visits on file. What were they about, and what did the state decide?
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.
0.5mi
Not scoredThink Together Early Learning-Ben Painter PS
San Jose · Child care center · Licensed for 24 children
0.7mi
Not scoredBrilliant Minds Early Learning
San Jose · Child care center · Licensed for 41 children
1.1mi
Not scoredKidango Russo
San Jose · Child care center · Licensed for 22 children
1.1mi
Not scoredKidango Toyon
San Jose · Child care center · Licensed for 150 children
1.2mi
Not scoredSJB Foothill Child Development Center
San Jose · Child care center · Licensed for 52 children
See all preschools in San Jose →
Distance is a straight line from Merryhill School 1072. 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 434400320, first issued August 5, 1997. It holds 2 licences in all. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
6 state visits on file for licence 434400320, with no Type A finding and no Type B finding across them. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety. See the details ↓
How many children are there?
Up to 149 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) 254-1280 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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