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Creative Minds Child Development Center

4977 Dent Ave, San Jose, CA 951184.6· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
2009
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About Creative Minds Child Development Center

Creative Minds Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in San Jose, California. The state has licensed it since May 20, 2009, for up to 44 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Oct 2023, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Full Day: 8:15 AM–5:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachReggio Emilia
Staff-to-child ratioInfants & Toddlers 3 months–2 years, 1:3 teacher-to-child ratio
StaffDegreed, long-tenured teachers
Daily lifeExtended care: Optional Extended Care: 7:30–8:15 AM and 5:00–6:00 PM
MoreFounded 2009
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Minds Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Clara County has a median price of $527 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Santa Clara County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$527
Home daycare$361

Toddler

Center$373
Home daycare$313

Preschool

Center$410
Home daycare$347

School age

Center$438
Home daycare$287

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Creative Minds Child Development Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Creative Minds Child Development Center since Oct 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
44 children
First licensed
2009
License number
#434410801
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Summary

3 visits since Oct 2023 · Last visit Sep 24, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, as the state counts them

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  1. Sep 24, 2025Visit
  2. Sep 24, 2025Inspection
  3. Oct 16, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Creative Minds Child Development Center

Is Creative Minds Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 20, 2009.

Does Creative Minds Child Development Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Creative Minds Child Development Center since Oct 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Creative Minds Child Development Center care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Creative Minds Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Minds Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (408) 445-0101 to ask.

What is Creative Minds Child Development Center's phone number?

(408) 445-0101.

Where is Creative Minds Child Development Center?

4977 Dent Ave, San Jose, CA 95118. The nearest other daycare we list is Stratford School - Almaden, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).