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Learning Center, The

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

459 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Visit website ↗(650) 325-6683Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/3/2025
Total visits
6

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

PACCC's preschool centers offer enriching care for children ages 2 until entry into transitional kindergarten or kindergarten, combining social and emotional growth with age-appropriate academic experiences. The centers feature excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, healthy meals prepared by a trained chef, and research-based child development approaches.

Philosophy
Holistic, whole-child approach centered on individualized development paths that value the unique needs of each child and family, using research-based child development approaches and emphasizing social-emotional skills alongside academic experiences.
Ages served
Ages 2 until entry into transitional kindergarten or kindergarten
Outdoor
All centers have excellent facilities to support rich indoor and outdoor experiences
Meals
Healthy, freshly cooked meals prepared by a chef trained in nutrition

Programs

  • •Enrichment programs provided at no additional cost
  • •Golden Acorn Music
  • •Las Americas Futbol
  • •Second Step social-emotional skills program

Highlights

  • ✓Certified quality rating through Quality Matters Santa Clara
  • ✓Priority enrollment at Afterschool Kids' Club for families at their elementary school
  • ✓Research-based child development approaches
  • ✓Multiple locations throughout Palo Alto

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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