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Redwood Forest Preschools, INC.

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

19200 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Visit website ↗(510) 537-0222Directions ↗Licensed for 127
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
9/20/2024
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

Redwood Forest Preschool, established in 1985, serves children ages eighteen months to kindergarten entry in a Christian environment. The preschool offers flexible half-day and full-day programs with well-rounded curricula designed to support social, academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.

Philosophy
Children learn through age appropriate hands on activities that include positive interactions from caring and knowledgeable teachers. The school creates a warm and happy place that bridges the gap from home to school, guiding children toward good self-image and social skills development.
Ages served
18 months to kindergarten entry
Meals
Breakfast and lunch programs available
Religious
Christian

Programs

  • •Half-day (am or pm) programs
  • •Full day programs
  • •Kindergarten Readiness program

Highlights

  • ✓Established in 1985
  • ✓Flexible scheduling for parents
  • ✓Class sizes and teacher-child ratios meet or exceed State requirements
  • ✓Caring and Christian staff

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