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Primary School, The

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

2086 Clarke Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
7
3 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
2/9/2026
Total visits
14

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 2026-06-22). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The Primary School in East Palo Alto serves over 400 students in Early Family Foundations and school programs offering preschool through sixth grade, with plans to grow through eighth grade. The school is committed to delivering an excellent program that reflects the strengths and cultural diversity of East Palo Alto while addressing systemic inequities.

Philosophy
Committed to delivering an excellent school program that reflects the strengths, innovation, and rich cultural diversity of East Palo Alto, and to building a program that stands up against racial, political, environmental, and economic injustices to ensure equitable access to services.
Ages served
Preschool through sixth grade (growing to eighth grade)

Programs

  • •Preschool
  • •Elementary school (K-6th grade)
  • •Early Family Foundations program
  • •Parent wellness programming
  • •Early childhood programming for parents and toddlers

Highlights

  • ✓Serves over 400 students
  • ✓Focuses on racial, political, environmental, and economic equity
  • ✓Serves 58% of school-aged students with IEPs or specialized support services
  • ✓Multilingual community support (English, Spanish, Tongan)

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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