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Joyful Learning

Daycare center in San Jose, CA. 2887 McLaughlin Avenue, Bldg B, San Jose, CA 95121

4.7 (13 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (408) 591-8597Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity100 children
Citations on file2
On the register since2025

About the program

Joyful Learning is a licensed daycare center in San Jose, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 100 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Joyful Learning Educational Development Center provides childcare and educational programs for children from infancy through elementary school age in San Jose.

The program follows a play-based approach and offers bilingual.

Play-basedbilingual

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Joyful Learning 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

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Licence typeSingle Licensed Child Care Center · 434417184
Licence statusActive since 2025
Licensed capacity100 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file2Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0121 of 528 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints01 inspection visits · last visit June 2026

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

101170(e)(1)(2) · 101226(a)(2)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

So grateful for the team at Joyful Learning. I’ve been with them for over a year with my daughter. The owner & her staff are always friendly & personable. They really are accommodating and are very knowledgeable. I rest assured knowing that my child is cared for as a single mom, I was always worried about doing this alone. This school was the only place I was to be able to get quality affordable childcare. They…

Alma Garcia · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago

Our Family has nothing but positive things to say about the Joyful Learning Daycare, it's Directors and Staff. You cannot put a price on the quality of care, concern, collaboration and experience this business provides. I can attest to their devotion to higher learning in order to provide the absolute best and exceptional care for your child as our Family witnessed their growth from family owned daycare to this…

Sonia Coronado · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago

Joyful Learning and its staff have been a big support system for my family for over twenty years. Before this, we came from a childcare where my child was mistreated, so trusting anyone again was really hard. But from the moment I met Amparo when she had a smaller place, l knew this was different. Amparo and her team don't do this for the recognition, they genuinely care about making a difference in every child's…

Emily Bronco · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago

Joyful learning is an amazing center! They are respectful, communicative in meeting my children's needs. They are more than just professionals, more than just a daycare. They really care about every family they serve. They go over and beyond for each h family. I had shared some personal information with them and they gave me individual attention and tried to find ways to help support my families needs. The director…

Rebecca Acosta · 5/5 on Google · 12 months ago
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Getting there

2887 McLaughlin Avenue, Bldg B, San Jose, CA 95121

Questions about Joyful Learning

Is Joyful Learning licensed?

Yes. Joyful Learning holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 434417184), with a licensed capacity of 100 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Joyful Learning had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 2 citations for Joyful Learning, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Joyful Learning take?

Joyful Learning is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Joyful Learning cost?

Joyful Learning does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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