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Building Kidz Palo Alto

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

415 Lambert Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
11
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
6
Last visit
3/26/2025
Total visits
14

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

Building Kidz of Palo Alto serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a curriculum that integrates performing arts (music, dance, theater) alongside academic preparation. The school emphasizes safety, learning through life experiences, nutritious meals, and preparing children for elementary school.

Philosophy
Learning Through Life Experiences (LTLE) allows children's learning to become experimental, imaginative and sensory based through real life experiences. The pedagogical approach integrates performing arts (music, dance, theater) into age-appropriate development standards through classes and Broadway style productions.
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am — 5:30 pm
Meals
Monthly meal plans with nutrient-dense choices prepared daily

Programs

  • •Infant Program
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool Program
  • •Performing Arts curriculum with music, dance, and theater

Highlights

  • ✓Proprietary performing arts curriculum with Broadway style productions
  • ✓Learning Through Life Experiences (LTLE) pedagogical approach
  • ✓Daily sanitization and comprehensive safety protocols
  • ✓Children exceed elementary school entry-level academic expectations

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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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