Action Day Schools' new Blossom Hill Road campus gives local families another neighborhood-based childcare option. The campus serves infants through Pre-Kindergarten students.
In a Facebook post, Mahan referenced Action Day Schools and its Blossom Hill location. The post discussed childcare as a financial concern for working families.
The campus Mahan referenced sits at 1250 Blossom Hill Road, a location Action Day Schools leadership had reportedly toured back in 2008 before finally opening it in July 2026, according to Action Day Schools. The Cambrian and Almaden Valley neighborhoods now have a campus serving infants through Pre-Kindergarten students. The provider has roots in the South Bay, and the company's history identifies Carole Freitas as its late founder.
The Price Tag Behind the Push
The Price Tag Behind the Push The cost of infant care is an important affordability concern for local families. Care is available through both licensed centers and home-based providers.
Opening a new center involves permitting, construction and licensing, and delays at any stage can extend the timeline.
What the City Is Actually Changing
What the City Is Actually Changing A City of San José item dated Aug. 18, 2026, proposes amending City Council Policy 6-14, the city's Guidelines for Child Care. The proposed policy amendment would incorporate current state regulations, including Assembly Bill 752. The available description does not specify how it would affect home-based providers or commercial centers.
A Deficit in the Tens of Thousands
A Deficit in the Tens of Thousands Even with policy changes underway, childcare capacity remains a challenge. The county has tried to chip away at that gap through its Childcare Expansion Grant Program, which allocated $15 million in federal relief funds to create roughly 700 new childcare slots across more than 50 local providers, per the County of Santa Clara.
The stakes extend well beyond San Jose. Access to affordable childcare has consequences for families, employers and the broader economy. Local zoning reform addresses only one piece of that equation, since permit speed is not the only factor affecting prices for parents.
