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Los Altos Chinese School Children's Center

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

460 South El Monte Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/11/2024
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

Los Altos Chinese School Children's Center is a non-profit, year-round preschool offering a Mandarin immersion program for 3 and 4-year-olds. The school operates 5 days per week with half-day, full-day, and extended-day options available.

Philosophy
Play-based preschool with an element of academics that develops cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Children are naturally curious and need an environment that allows them to explore and learn at their own pace, with educators instilling a love of learning.
Ages served
3 and 4-year-olds
Hours
Half-day, full-day, and extended-day options available
Meals
Nutritional snacks and fruits provided twice a day, included in tuition

Programs

  • •Mandarin immersion with English circle times
  • •Music (traditional Chinese music)
  • •Art enrichment
  • •Math
  • •STEM

Highlights

  • ✓Chinese immersion program
  • ✓Play-based learning approach
  • ✓Year-round, 5-days/week schedule
  • ✓Non-profit organization

Not stated on their website: Tuition cost, Teacher ratio, Outdoor play/facilities, Specific daily schedule times. Ask the preschool directly.

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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