PreschoolWise
  • Find preschools
  • Ages
  • Cost
  • TK
  • K Age
  • Free Pre‑K
  • States
PreschoolWise

Clear, independent answers to the questions parents actually ask about preschool and transitional kindergarten — grounded in your state's real rules.

Transitional KindergartenKindergarten ageWhat is pre-K?Preschool ageRedshirting kindergartenPreschool vs Pre‑KTK vs Preschool vs KCostFree preschoolHead StartEligibility checkerBrowse states

© 2026 PreschoolWise. Educational guidance, not legal or enrollment advice — always confirm with your school district.

Sitemap
Preschools/CA/Redwood City/Pine Cone Children's Center
Preschool / Day Care Center

Pine Cone Children's Center

No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience.

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

900 Barron Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063

Visit website ↗(650) 497-0013Directions ↗Licensed for 102
Own this preschool? Claim your listing →

Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
7/1/2025
Total visits
4

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

Pine Cone Children's Center (PCCC), operated by Bright Horizons, is located at the Stanford Redwood City campus and serves children ages eight weeks to five years. The center uses an Emergent Curriculum approach focused on 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. - 6:30 P.M.
Outdoor
Children have access to outdoor areas as part of classroom designations determined by California Department of Social Services

Programs

  • •Infant care (ages 8 weeks)
  • •Toddler care
  • •Twos programs
  • •Preschool (ages 3-5)

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC Accredited
  • ✓Newest facility in Stanford's network of onsite child care centers
  • ✓Emergent Curriculum approach focused on play-based learning
  • ✓Strong parent partnerships and close-knit community

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Meals/food services, Teacher-student ratio, Specific curriculum details, Enrollment process. Ask the preschool directly.

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

Parent reviews

No reviews yet. If your child has attended Pine Cone Children's Center, your honest review helps other families.

Write a review of Pine Cone Children's Center

Share your honest, first-hand experience. Reviews are checked before they appear. Be truthful and respectful — no defamatory or false claims.

Helpful guides for parents

What age does preschool start?Typical ages, readiness signs, and state cutoffs.Is my child ready for preschool?The readiness signs to look for.Preschool vs. daycareHow they differ and which fits your child.Preschool vs. pre-KWhat comes when, from ages 3 to 5.

Listing facts from public CA child-care licensing records. Reviews are the opinions of individual contributors, moderated before publishing; they are not endorsements by PreschoolWise. Always visit and verify a program directly before enrolling.