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College Terrace Children's Center

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

2300 Wellesley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Visit website ↗(650) 858-1580Directions ↗Licensed for 35
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 4/14/2025 (5 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

College Terrace Children's Center offers a play-centered curriculum for ages 2 through kindergarten entry, implementing the Second Step Curriculum and Teaching Pyramid Model. The center features enrichment programs including soccer and music, along with extensive outdoor play spaces.

Philosophy
Play-centered curriculum dedicated to early childhood development, with focus on social, learning, and developmental experiences through Second Step Curriculum and Teaching Pyramid Model.
Ages served
2 years to TK or kindergarten entry
Hours
Full Day: 7:30am - 6:00pm; Part Day Long: 7:30am - 3:00pm. Schedule options: 5 days (Mon-Fri), 3 days (Mon, Wed, Fri), or 2 days (Tue, Thu).
Outdoor
Spacious outdoor area with bike trail, performing arts stages, play structure, garden, water and sand play spaces, and art education area.
Meals
Healthy hot lunch and snacks served daily and included in tuition.

Programs

  • •Soccer
  • •Music
  • •Second Step Curriculum
  • •Teaching Pyramid Model

Highlights

  • ✓Play-centered curriculum approach
  • ✓Supported enrollments and transitions with family collaboration
  • ✓Extensive outdoor play facilities including bike trail and performance stages
  • ✓Teacher-child ratio of 1:8

Not stated on their website: Tuition cost, Teacher qualifications, Curriculum details beyond Second Step and Teaching Pyramid, Religious affiliation. 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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