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Christopher Ranch Head Start
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (408) 453-6900
- Address
- 305 Bloomfield Avenue
- Licensed since
Santa Clara County context
1,913*CCLD
Total facilities
2.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.0*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
3 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2026
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
2024
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision : (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by leaving C1 unsupervised and unattended outside of his classroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101239(a)(1)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The temperature on the thermastat was 63 degrees Fahrenheit, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-05.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Gilroy
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Christopher Ranch Head Start licensed in California?
Yes, Christopher Ranch Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1994.
How many citations does Christopher Ranch Head Start have?
Christopher Ranch Head Start has 3 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 9 visits (4 inspections, 5 other visits).
When was Christopher Ranch Head Start last inspected?
Christopher Ranch Head Start was last inspected on March 5, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Christopher Ranch Head Start?
Christopher Ranch Head Start is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 48 children. It is located in Gilroy, Santa Clara County, California.
How does Christopher Ranch Head Start compare to other daycares in Santa Clara County?
Christopher Ranch Head Start has 3 citations. The county average is 2.6 citations per facility. There are 1,913 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Clara County.
Does Christopher Ranch Head Start have any serious violations?
Christopher Ranch Head Start has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
What ages does Christopher Ranch Head Start serve?
Christopher Ranch Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 48 children.
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