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Country Day Little School

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

3990 Ventura Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Visit website ↗(650) 507-5787Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
6/5/2025
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

Country Day Little School is a Waldorf-inspired, nature-based preschool in Palo Alto serving children ages two through Transitional Kindergarten. The program emphasizes mixed-age, play-based learning that integrates indoor and outdoor experiences to support whole-child development.

Philosophy
The curriculum draws from Waldorf traditions and human development research, nurturing emerging skills through play, movement, practical work, and the arts. The school centers on the child's natural maturation process through independent play, hands-on creative exploration, and practical life skills to develop flexible competencies, creative thinking, social-emotional growth, and lasting motivation for learning.
Ages served
Two-year-old through Transitional Kindergarten
Outdoor
Nature-based preschool with enriching outdoor play gardens combined with indoor learning spaces

Programs

  • •Waldorf-inspired curriculum
  • •Mixed-age play-based program
  • •Nature-based learning
  • •Self-directed play
  • •Practical life skills
  • •Creative exploration
  • •Arts integration

Highlights

  • ✓Over 40 years of experience
  • ✓Warm, supportive community environment
  • ✓Integration of indoor and outdoor learning
  • ✓Experienced, caring teachers

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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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