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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434416578
Report Date: 04/27/2026
Date Signed: 04/27/2026 12:32:49 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:TULIP KIDS ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
434416578
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NIKKI HUFANAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:2280 EL CAMINO REALTELEPHONE:
(669) 377-5774
CITY:SANTA CLARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95050
CAPACITY: 78TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 63CENSUS: 29DATE:
04/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:Nikki HufanaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:40 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Deanna Villagrana, conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection to the Facility today. LPA met with director, Nikki Hufana and explained the nature of today's visit to her. The Facility is a single license that serves infants and preschool age children. The playground area of the Facility is located to the right side of the building. The Facility has one active to share the outdoor space use for preschool and infant component. LPA reminded Nikki Hufana that the infants and preschool children cannot commingle, either inside the Facility or in the playground area of the Facility.

LPA toured the Facility both inside and outside for today's inspection. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law, Menus, and Activity Schedule.

A review of staff records on 04/20/2026 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions Director Nikki Hufana was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.


LPA reviewed ten children's including five infants and six staff (one director & five teachers) files during today's inspection. All six staff have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. All staff files reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience. Staff 3, 5, and 6 are missing immunization records. All infant files reviewed require Needs and Service plans need to be updated. Nikki Hufana understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips).
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: TULIP KIDS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416578
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Nikki Hufana and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee Nikki Hufana of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's visit. LPA observed four preschool children with two teachers in poppy room, five preschool children with one teacher in sunflower/tulip room, nine preschool children with one teacher and one aide in the lily room and five infants with one teacher and the office assistant. LPA did not observe a sink within arm distance of changing tables. Nikki Hufana understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Nikki Hufana understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA observed that all rooms are clean and safe for all children and staff. Nikki states the facility has a cleaning company that cleans the facility daily after 6:00pm. Children bring their own water bottles from home and water dispensers are available to refill if needed. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in the Facility. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff toilet not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Nikki Hufana states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.



The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. Food is prepared off site and brought to the facility warmed. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in high cabinets inaccessible to children. Any poisons are stored in locked storage cabinets. Any medications at the Facility are stored in the director's office area.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: TULIP KIDS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416578
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026
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LPA observed all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. Several tarps provide shade for the day care children. LPA did not observe any bodies of water.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Nikki Hufana.


The following type B deficiencies were cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made.


A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
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Created By: Deanna Villagrana On 04/27/2026 at 12:12 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: TULIP KIDS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416578

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101439(h)(4)
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(h) Infant changing tables shall: (4) While in use, be placed within arm's reach of a sink.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observe a sink within arm distance of changing tables which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/04/2026
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Director stated the sink should be in this week and will submit photos when installed to CCLD by POC date.
Type B
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General Provisions and Definitions
(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.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff 3, 5, and 6 are missing immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/11/2026
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Director will submit immunization records for staff 3, 5, and 6 to CCLD by POC date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026


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Created By: Deanna Villagrana On 04/27/2026 at 12:12 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: TULIP KIDS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416578

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101419.3(a)
Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan
(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. All infant files reviewed require Needs and Service plans need to be updated in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/11/2026
Plan of Correction
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Director will submit needs and service plans for all infants in care to CCLD by POC date.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Susy Cervantes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Deanna Villagrana
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026


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