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Jardin De Mariposas School

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

26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
7
Last visit
11/1/2024
Total visits
11

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

Jardín de Mariposas is a Spanish immersion preschool located in Los Altos Hills specializing in science, art, and nature exploration. The school spends 75% of the day outdoors in playgrounds, gardens, and an orchard classroom.

Philosophy
The mission is to cultivate a caring community of multilingual life-long learners in a natural and inspirational setting. Teachers provide engaging activities and model a respectful, growth mindset for children to develop social skills and a positive sense of self. The school emphasizes environmental education, language development through music, and animal care as integral parts of learning.
Ages served
2-6 years (Two's Spanish Immersion Program, Preschool Spanish Immersion, Pre-Kindergarten Spanish Immersion, Kindergarten Spanish Immersion)
Outdoor
75% of the day spent outdoors in playground, outdoor garden/orchard classroom, and Beth Am Campus exploration. 1800 sq ft garden classroom with outdoor stage, grape covered house, story tree, chalkboard wall, and over 25 fruit trees and vines.
Meals
Local CSA or JDM grown produce available; children harvest from garden

Programs

  • •Two's Spanish Immersion Program (age 2, 2/3/5 days per week)
  • •Preschool Spanish Immersion (age 3, 2/3/5 days per week)
  • •Pre-Kindergarten Spanish Immersion (age 4-5, 5 days per week)
  • •Kindergarten Spanish Immersion (age 5-6, 5 days per week)
  • •JDM Garden Classroom
  • •JDM Music Program
  • •JDM Animal Care

Highlights

  • ✓Spanish immersion throughout all programs
  • ✓Dedicated Science classroom for all students
  • ✓Extensive outdoor garden and orchard with 25+ fruit trees
  • ✓Daily animal care with rabbit, hen, and bearded dragon

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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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