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Barron Park Childrens Center

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

800 Barron Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Visit website ↗(650) 493-2361Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
2/6/2025
Total visits
7

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

Barron Park Children's Center offers early education and care through play-based and theory-based curriculums, including the STEAM approach designed to encourage critical thinking and problem solving. The center provides activities such as the Maker's Studio, weekly soccer enrichment, library sessions, and music and movement classes.

Philosophy
Play-based and theory-based curriculums with a whole-child approach focusing on approaches to learning, social and emotional development, language and literacy development, health, physical development, math, and science.
Ages served
2 years to TK or kindergarten entry
Hours
Full Day: 7:30am - 6:00pm; Part Day Long: 7:30am - 3:00pm
Outdoor
Weekly soccer enrichment
Meals
Healthy hot lunch and snacks are served daily and included in tuition

Programs

  • •STEAM approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
  • •Maker's Studio
  • •Weekly soccer enrichment
  • •Library sessions
  • •Music and movement classes

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based and theory-based curriculums
  • ✓STEAM approach to encourage critical thinking and problem solving
  • ✓Family engagement and inclusive, diverse community
  • ✓1:8 teacher-child ratio

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher qualifications, Outdoor play space details, Classroom size. 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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