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Ventana School

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

1040 Border Road, Los Altos, CA 94024

Visit website ↗(650) 948-2121Directions ↗Licensed for 80
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
3/7/2024
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

Ventana School is a progressive private school serving the Bay Area with a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool and elementary program (kindergarten through 5th grade). The school focuses on nurturing confidence, curiosity, and collaboration through active exploration and integration of academic subjects with the arts.

Philosophy
Ventana embraces the Reggio Emilia Approach, which focuses on nurturing confidence, curiosity, and collaboration. Children's questions and perspectives are honored as teachers engage their wonder and creativity to prepare intellectually curious individuals who define their own success.
Ages served
Preschool and Elementary: Kindergarten through 5th Grade

Programs

  • •Preschool program emphasizing collaboration and exploration through active exploration
  • •Elementary program integrating academic subjects and the arts
  • •Summer Camp

Highlights

  • ✓Reggio Emilia-inspired approach
  • ✓Celebration of Learning events showcasing student work to parents
  • ✓Progressive private school in Bay Area
  • ✓Focus on making learning visible and nurturing confident, curious children

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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