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Stratford School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 264 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (408) 371-3020
- Address
- 220 Kensington Way
- 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
2 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.
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(3) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, record review and interviews conducted, it was revealed that Staff #1 (S1) mishandled children in care. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
- 101218.1(b)(6)Type B
Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (b) at the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following: (6) To request in writing that a parent not be allowed to visit a child or take a child from the child care center provided the custodial parent has shown a certified copy of a court order pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: 11/14/2024 staff failed to release child to authorized representative. This poses a potential health and safety risk to child in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-01-14.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Stratford School licensed in California?
Yes, Stratford School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2001.
How many citations does Stratford School have?
Stratford School has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Stratford School last inspected?
Stratford School was last inspected on January 14, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Stratford School?
Stratford School 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 264 children. It is located in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California.
How does Stratford School compare to other daycares in Santa Clara County?
Stratford School has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.6 citations per facility. There are 1,913 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Clara County.
Does Stratford School have any serious violations?
Stratford School has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Stratford School had any complaint inspections?
Stratford School has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Stratford School serve?
Stratford School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 264 children.
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