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Cornerstone Mandarin Chinese Immersion School

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

4243 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Visit website ↗(650) 215-0208Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
2/6/2025
Total visits
5

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

Cornerstone Mandarin Chinese Immersion School cultivates bilingualism and critical thinking through a philosophy emphasizing self-growth, self-discipline, and empowered learning. The school operates preschool through 5th grade programs across two Palo Alto campuses.

Philosophy
An individual's happiness comes from inner satisfaction of self-growth; self-discipline is the most important habit for success; learning takes place when the learner is empowered to think, connect, and construct their own knowledge system.

Programs

  • •Preschool
  • •Full-Day K - 1st Grade
  • •Full-Day 2nd - 5th Grade
  • •After School Program
  • •Summer Camp

Highlights

  • ✓Mandarin Chinese immersion program
  • ✓Bilingual education developing fluent second language speakers
  • ✓Focus on critical thinking and self-discipline
  • ✓Two campuses in Palo Alto

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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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