Creative Minds Child Development Center
Daycare center in San Jose, CA. 4977 Dent AVE, San Jose, CA 95118
About the program
Creative Minds Child Development Center is a licensed daycare center in San Jose, California, on the state register since 2009. It is licensed for 44 children and serves preschool ages.
Creative Minds is a locally owned child development center in San Jose serving children from infancy through preschool age.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia and play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Creative Minds Child Development Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,452 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101700(b) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101217(a)(12)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our family had a wonderful experience at this daycare over the past 3 years. The teachers and management have always been welcoming, caring, and supportive. The programs are well suited for young children and provide a great balance of learning and play. The tuition is also very reasonable for the quality of care they provide. Our son has made so many great memories here and will truly miss this place and his amazing…
Manny khosravi · 5/5 on Google · a month agoAfter relocating from San Francisco to San Jose, our family was warmly welcomed by the growing community at Creative Minds. From the very beginning, the school has played an essential role in our son's overall development, and we feel truly honored to be part of such a nurturing environment. Creative Minds goes beyond supporting developmental milestones -- the school places a strong emphasis on character building,…
Maite Tatco · 5/5 on Google · a year agoCreative Minds Preschool: Where Learning is Playful and Joyful Finding the perfect preschool for their child is always a top priority for every parents. This isn't just a daycare; it's a true haven of learning where children's imaginations are nurtured and their natural curiosity is encouraged. One of the things that will immediately impressed you is low teacher-child ratio. This ensures that each child receives…
Zarna Joshi · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI have wanted to share my love for this place for a long time and have actually prepared several drafts but none is satisfactory. So after 7 years knowing this great daycare and having two kids here, I decide to just share random thoughts instead. My older boy started here at 7 months old in green room. The first impression is that they were very strict with licensing requirements and I always forgot to sign in or…
Hang Z · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
4977 Dent AVE, San Jose, CA 95118
Questions about Creative Minds Child Development Center
Is Creative Minds Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Creative Minds Child Development Center holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 434410801), with a licensed capacity of 44 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Creative Minds Child Development Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for Creative Minds Child Development Center, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Creative Minds Child Development Center take?
Creative Minds Child Development Center is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Creative Minds Child Development Center cost?
Creative Minds Child Development Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
