CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA
LICENSED18811 COX AVENUE, SARATOGA, CA 95070
DAY CARE CENTER in Santa Clara County, California
- Hours
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 101 children
The public record
- License number
- 430700130
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
- Address
- 18811 COX AVENUE, SARATOGA, CA 95070
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- +14083780444
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- February 25, 1994
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 2 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.3 average comes from 13 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star10
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Our daughter attended Challenge Saratoga branch for 3 year old and 4 year old (pre-k) program. She had an amazing experience thanks to the relatively small setup providing very warm and caring environment. We had great class teachers throughout and Ms Carrie was always to help with any and everything. We will highly recommend this branch for anyone considering a high quality education in caring environment.
Jatin KumarJul 26, 2026My 4-year-old son is not a native English speaker and is very shy, so it has taken him longer to adjust to a new environment. The teachers in his class have shown tremendous patience and have supported him throughout his transition. They help him finish his lunch independently, comfort him when he feels upset during nap time, and gently encourage him to express himself. The directors are also very supportive and approachable. I had the opportunity to meet with the director one-on-one, and through our conversation I gained a much deeper understanding of my son’s daily life at Challenger and learned how I can better support his growth at home. This campus truly feels like a family—safe, nurturing, and warm. I’m very grateful for the care my son receives here.
Lulu MaNov 15, 2025Our little one has been attending the Challenger Saratoga Cox Avenue campus for preschool and now pre-K, and we’ve had nothing but wonderful experiences. The teachers, Ms. Tulika, Ms. Supriya, and Ms. Suchitra are warm, welcoming, and incredibly caring, and the Head of School, Ms. Carie, is truly one of the best in the Bay Area. The office staff, especially Ms. Victoria, along with the rest of the non-teaching team, create a nurturing, protective, and friendly environment that makes this school a real gem. Overall, our child has thrived here, and we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a preschool or kindergarten in the area!
Yamini JagadeesanNov 15, 2025Our son started going to Challenger Saratoga location last August and it has been an incredible journey. We saw our son learn and grow a lot. We highly recommend the school to all parents wanting an all around growth for their children. Thank you for taking such good care of him!
Crystal LadharJun 11, 2025Our daughter started her Challenger Saratoga journey this January, joining only the second half of the preschool year. Coming in with limited English and no prior English preschool experience, we knew it wouldn’t be an easy start. But thanks to the patience, dedication, and care of the teachers and staff, her transition was smoother than we could have hoped for. Today, she proudly calls herself a Challenger student and has made many new friends along the way. We are truly grateful for the team’s support and the positive environment they’ve created. It’s been amazing to watch her confidence and language skills blossom in just a few months. Huge thanks to the Challenger Saratoga team—you’ve made a lasting impact on our little one (and her proud parents)!
Changran WeiJun 10, 2025over price worst school to send your kid. They don't care about your kid all they care about was the number of kids they can admit and collect the tuition. I do not recommend this school.
Tom NguyenJun 1, 2018
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA
Is CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA holds California licence 430700130, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on February 25, 1994. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA hold?
- California licenses CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA care for?
- CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA is licensed for up to 101 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA?
- California records 2 inspection visits to CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA, the most recent on October 2, 2025 and the earliest on record January 26, 2023. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA in response to a complaint?
- California records no complaint-driven visits to CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.
Who holds the licence for CHALLENGER SCHOOL - SARATOGA?
- The licence is held by CHALLENGER SCHOOL FOUNDATION. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Santa Clara County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 430700130.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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