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Downtown Children's Ctr

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

555 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Visit website ↗(650) 321-9578Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/14/2025
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 2026-01-05). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Downtown Children's Center (DCC) offers a child-emergent curriculum designed to build critical thinking, self-reliance, and self-confidence through children's natural curiosities and interests. The center provides a nurturing home environment with enrichment programs including music, movement, MyGym sessions, and weekly community outings.

Philosophy
Child-emergent curriculum designed to build critical thinking, self-reliance, and self-confidence through the child's natural curiosities and interests
Ages served
Infant-Toddler: 2 months to 2 years; Preschool: 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)
Meals
Healthy hot lunch and snacks served daily and included in tuition

Programs

  • •Music and movement classes
  • •Weekly MyGym sessions
  • •Weekly excursions to library, park, and local community events

Highlights

  • ✓Transformed downtown location into nurturing home environment with cozy, familiar settings
  • ✓Artful, quiet spaces
  • ✓Child-emergent curriculum approach
  • ✓Infant-Toddler ratio 1:4; Preschool ratio 1:8

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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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