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Small Size Big Mind Preschool & Infant Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

3300 Bridgeview Isle, Alameda, CA 94501

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
9/21/2023
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Small Size Big Mind is a year-round infant care and preschool serving children from 0 to 6 years old located on the bay in Alameda, California with three campuses. The school educates the heart and mind through social and emotional learning while inspiring a lifelong love of learning, flexibility, and hands-on creativity.

Philosophy
Small Size Big Mind educates the heart as well as the mind, drawing on the latest research in social and emotional learning. The school inspires a lifelong love of learning, flexibility, and hands-on creativity crucial for 21st century learners.
Ages served
0 to 6 years old
Hours
Campus 1 (Bridgeview): Infant 8:30am-5:30pm, Preschool 8:00am-6:00pm; Campus 2 & 3 (Pan Am Way and Santa Clara Ave): 0 to 2 years 7:30am-5:30pm, Preschool 7:00am-6:00pm
Outdoor
Located on the bay near Alameda beach

Programs

  • •Social and emotional learning
  • •Hands-on creativity
  • •Multiple curricula and classroom materials

Highlights

  • ✓Year-round operation
  • ✓Three campus locations in Alameda
  • ✓Approximately 60 students daily with 11 staff members
  • ✓Located on the bay near Alameda beach

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