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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434416578
Report Date: 08/06/2026
Date Signed: 08/06/2026 04:42:34 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/31/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Mandeep Kaur
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 07-CC-20260731103744
FACILITY NAME:TULIP KIDS ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
434416578
ADMINISTRATOR:NIKKI HUFANAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:2280 EL CAMINO REALTELEPHONE:
(669) 377-5774
CITY:SANTA CLARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95050
CAPACITY:78CENSUS: 50DATE:
08/06/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:04 AM
MET WITH:Nikki HufanaTIME COMPLETED:
04:55 PM
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Licensee is operating beyond the conditions specified on the license.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 08/06/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mandeep Kaur conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. LPA met with Director, Nikki Hufana and explain the reason of the complaint investigation. Upon arrival, around 10:06AM, LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility with Director during today's investigation.

During today's investigation, LPA conducted observations, interviewed random staff, Director, reviewed a child(C3) file, reviewed records and gathered evidence.

A copy of the Personnel report and pertinent documents of investigation were provided to LPA prior to the conclusion of today's investigation. Updated copy of the current child care facility roster for infant classroom was emailed to LPA during today's investigation since facility was not able to print it accordingly.

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Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Adam Hamer
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandeep Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 07-CC-20260731103744
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: 08/06/2026
NARRATIVE
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During today’s investigation, LPA observed a child (C3), who is under the age of 12 months old, present in care at the facility. The facility is licensed to serve infants ages 12 months to 24 months old. Director self-admitted that child (C3) has been in care since July 14, 2026, and that the child’s parents or authorized representatives are not always present with the child in the classroom. LPA reviewed the Infant Sleep Observation Form for child (C3), which documented attendance beginning July 14, 2026.


Based on LPA observations, record reviews, interviews and evidence gathered which were conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation, Licensee is operating beyond the conditions specified on the license, is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

During today's investigation, a Type B deficiency is issued on the attached 9099-D. Appeal rights were provided.

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

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Adam Hamer
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandeep Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/02/2026
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Control Number 07-CC-20260731103744
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/20/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101161(a)
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Limitations on Capacity: (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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By plan of correction date, 08/20/2026, Licensee will submit a written/signed letter acknowledging that it understands the scope of the license, including ages of children to be served, and that the Facility will be in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified on the license at all times.
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Based on observations, interveiws, records review and evidence gathered during today's investigation, the child(C3), who is under the age of 12 months old, has been in care at facility since July 14, 2026 in infant room. DIrector self admitted that parents or authorized representative are not always present in the classroom with the child(C3) while child(C3) is in care at the facility. The Facility is licensed to serve infant bage group children from 12 month to 24 months and preschool age group children from 2 years to entry into first grade.
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Director stated that child (C3) is not going to return to the facility before the child(C3) turns one year old on September 07, 2026.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Adam Hamer
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandeep Kaur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2026
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