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Building Kidz Of South San Jose

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

196 Martinvale Lane, San Jose, CA 95119

Visit website ↗(408) 609-3383Directions ↗Licensed for 88
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/12/2025
Total visits
2

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Building Kidz of South San Jose is a preschool offering infant, toddler, and preschool programs with an emphasis on performing arts integrated into learning. The school operates Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and provides nutrient-dense meals with a focus on safety, academics, and developmental milestones.

Philosophy
The Building Kidz Blueprint emphasizes Safety, Learning Through Life Experiences (LTLE), Nutritious Meals, Environment, and Academics. Their proprietary performing arts curriculum fully integrates music, dance, and theater into age-appropriate development standards. Learning is experimental, imaginative, and sensory-based through real-life experiences.
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Meals
Monthly meal plans with nutrient-dense choices provided daily

Programs

  • •Infant Program
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool Program
  • •Performing Arts curriculum (music, dance, theater)

Highlights

  • ✓Proprietary performing arts curriculum with Broadway-style productions
  • ✓Learning Through Life Experiences (LTLE) pedagogical approach
  • ✓Daily sanitization and comprehensive safety protocols
  • ✓Children exceed elementary school entry-level academic expectations

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