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HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER

LICENSED

637 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MILPITAS, CA 95035

DAY CARE CENTER in Santa Clara County, California

54Elevated Risk
Preschool
4.9(74)Yelp(0)
DAY CARE CENTER
Hours
7:30 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
100 children

The public record

License number
434410616
License status
LICENSED
License type
DAY CARE CENTER
Licensed capacity
100 children
Address
637 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MILPITAS, CA 95035
County
Santa Clara County
Website
Not listed
License issued
February 6, 2009

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
7:30 AM–6 PM
Tue
7:30 AM–6 PM
Wed
7:30 AM–6 PM
Thu
7:30 AM–6 PM
Fri
7:30 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 4 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER.

  1. Most recent inspection visit
  2. Inspection visit
  3. Inspection visit
  4. 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

Service options

  • Onsite services

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 4.9 average comes from 74 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star71
  • 4 star1
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star2

From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • My daughter attended this school when she was little, and now she is already 11 years old. Now my son is attending Hands On Learning! We are truly amazed by this school and have recommended it to many people. Every family whose children joined has been very happy with their experience. This school is wonderful. When children come home happy from school every day, it says a lot about the environment and the people there. Ms. Lad is amazing, caring, and dedicated. We are very grateful for everything the school has done for our children and highly recommend it to other families. ❤️

    Sambhavna SharmaJun 11, 2026
  • I am so grateful for the amazing care my child receives in the Bumblebee Class. Ms. Sarah and Ms. Yolanda are patient, attentive, and truly dedicated. What I love most is how they carefully observe each child and build their confidence through their weekly Show and Tell program. They have created a warm, safe, and encouraging environment where every child feels seen and valued. I also deeply appreciate how open and consistent their communication is with parents My kid has grown so much since joining their class. Highly recommend Hands on Learning Center to any parent looking for a warm and nurturing environment!

    Shriyutha udayashankarApr 14, 2026
  • We are very happy with our experience here. Our daughter, has been attending for the past four months, and the positive change in her comfort and happiness is clearly visible. Initially, she needed some time to adjust to the new environment. The teachers, Ms. Yolanda and Ms. Sarah and Ms. Elis were incredibly supportive and patient during this transition period. Their warmth, care, and consistent efforts helped her feel safe and settled. Now, she looks forward to going to daycare, which speaks volumes about the nurturing and engaging environment the staff has created. it’s reassuring to see her so engaged and cheerful.

    shweta dwivediApr 14, 2026
  • Hands On Learning has been such a blessing! My husband and I took our child on a tour with the program director, Ms. Elis. The process for scheduling, visiting, and later enrolling at the school was so user-friendly. Ms. Elis answered all of our questions in person and later over email in a timely manner. You could tell she really cares for the students and is in-tune with the staff/children. She made a special point to tell us to bring our child on the tour as we could see how they interacted with the space and how they felt around the other students/staff as we were touring while school was in session. All of the staff is very supportive and we get regular updates throughout the day via message and more info at pick up on how the day went. It is also very easy to communicate through their app regarding pick up changes, general questions, etc. In the Bumblebee class (ages 2-3), you could not ask for better teachers than Ms. Yolanda and Ms. Sarah. They've taken such great care of our baby. Hands On Learning was our first school/daycare experience. Prior to this, our baby was regularly with me as I work from home. While already very extrovert and talkative, we really wanted them to gain more social experience. Most of the children in our lives are all older, so they're not used to parallel play with others their age. They're also used to 1:1 attention from an adult, so we wanted to expose them to a larger group setting sooner than later to improve on any growing social or separation anxiety. Ms. Yolanda in particular has been working tirelessly 1:1 with our baby and really partnering with us to make the transition from no school > half day > now full time (!) 5x a week to be as seamless and pain-free as possible. She's been great about learning what we already do at home and providing additional recommendations for us to try that will help with adjusting to full time school. While we're still navigating BIG emotions at drop off, Ms. Yolanda is always ready with a hug and a smile for our baby. There's still some days of all tears, but those days are getting less and less. I keep hearing that our baby is making lots of improvement from both Ms. Yolanda and Ms. Sarah. The evidence is all over our baby's laughing, smiling face as we talk on the drive home and lasts all the way until bedtime. I can't thank everyone here enough for helping our baby thrive. It really has been an excellent experience for our whole family!

    Monica VinluanApr 14, 2026
  • I am so grateful for the wonderful care my baby receives at Hand on Learning Center in the Bumblebee Class. Ms. Sarah and Ms. Yolanda are truly amazing teachers. They are patient, loving, and so attentive to every child’s needs. Since my baby started in their class, I have seen so much growth — socially, emotionally, and academically. They create a warm, safe, and fun learning environment where the children feel comfortable and excited to learn each day. I really appreciate how they communicate with parents and keep us updated about our child’s progress and daily activities. It gives me peace of mind knowing my baby is in such caring and capable hands. Thank you, Ms. Sarah and Ms. Yolanda, for your dedication and hard work. We truly appreciate everything you do!

    Mai QuynhMar 4, 2026
  • We feel so grateful to have found this daycare for our daughter. She has been attending for about a month now, and the experience has been truly wonderful. From day one, the environment has felt warm, safe, and welcoming. As parents, it’s never easy to leave your child somewhere new, but the staff made the transition smooth and reassuring. Our daughter has settled in beautifully, and we’ve already seen positive changes in her confidence and social skills. A very special mention to Miss Sarah and Miss Yolanda — they are incredibly caring, patient, and nurturing. It’s evident that they genuinely love what they do. They pay close attention to each child’s needs, provide comfort when needed, and create a joyful learning atmosphere every day. Knowing that our daughter is in such kind and capable hands gives us so much peace of mind. We’re truly thankful for the care, dedication, and love they show daily. We would highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe and nurturing environment for their little one.

    Tithi UpadhyayFeb 28, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER

Is HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER a licensed child care provider in California?

Yes. HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER holds California licence 434410616, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on February 6, 2009. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.

What kind of child care licence does HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER hold?

California licenses HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER 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 HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER care for?

HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER is licensed for up to 100 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 HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER?

California records 4 inspection visits to HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER, the most recent on June 9, 2026 and the earliest on record February 16, 2022. 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 HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER in response to a complaint?

California records no complaint-driven visits to HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER. 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 HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER?

The licence is held by HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER INC.. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Santa Clara County.

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

  1. Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 434410616.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.

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