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Stanford West Children's Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

625 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Visit website ↗(650) 723-8700Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/29/2024
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

Stanford West Children's Center (SWCC) is operated by Bright Horizons and serves children ages eight weeks to five years at Stanford West Apartments in Palo Alto. The center uses an Emergent Curriculum approach emphasizing play-based learning and development of cognitive, social-emotional, and physical skills.

Philosophy
Bright Horizons supports the development of the whole child, developing future learners, leaders, citizens, and stewards, focusing on cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. Educational approaches are rooted in Emergent Curriculum, a research-based approach that leverages a child's own interests toward discovery through projects and play-based learning experiences.
Ages served
Eight weeks to five years
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Programs

  • •Infant care
  • •Toddler care
  • •Twos
  • •Preschool
  • •Prekindergarten

Highlights

  • ✓Operated by Bright Horizons
  • ✓Emergent Curriculum approach with play-based learning
  • ✓Safety is a top priority
  • ✓Teachers supported for professional growth

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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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