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Ames Child Care Center

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

Bldg 270 R.T. Jones Road, Moffett Field, CA 94035

Visit website ↗(650) 604-5100Directions ↗Licensed for 75
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
6
Complaint visits
13
Last visit
6/24/2025
Total visits
18

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

Ames Child Care Center is a non-profit child development center serving the NASA Ames Research Center community and general public, offering care for children aged six weeks to five years. The center is NAEYC accredited and emphasizes STEM learning, diversity, inclusion, and parent participation.

Philosophy
AMES Child Care Center's mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports the growth and development of every child. The center strives to inspire the next generation of explorers, innovators, and leaders by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and collaboration in a diverse and inclusive learning community.
Ages served
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Closed Saturday and Sunday

Programs

  • •Infant care (6 weeks – 1 year)
  • •Toddler care (1 year – 2½ years)
  • •Transitional Preschool (2 year – 3½ years)
  • •Preschool (3 year – 4½ years)
  • •Pre-K (4 year – 6 years)

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC accredited
  • ✓STEM learning curriculum aligned with NASA Ames Research Center partnership
  • ✓Parent participation school with parent-elected Board of Directors
  • ✓10 classrooms with low teacher-to-student ratios (1:3 for infants to 1:10 for preschool)

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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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