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Almaden Country Day School

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

6835 Trinidad Drive, San Jose, CA 95120

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
6/6/2024
Total visits
3

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

Almaden Country Day School is an independent school serving Pre-Kindergarten through Middle School that emphasizes intellectual rigor in an emotionally safe environment. The school focuses on teaching children how to think, fostering belonging, and balancing academic learning with character development and joy.

Philosophy
Each child is unique with their own strengths and challenges. The school teaches children how to think, rather than what to think, and provides intellectual rigor in an emotionally safe environment. A healthy balance of intellectual rigor, character development, and joy in learning is vital to students' experience.
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten through Middle School

Programs

  • •Pre-Kindergarten
  • •Elementary
  • •Middle School
  • •The Learning Center
  • •Theater arts
  • •Enrichment classes
  • •After-school sports and clinics
  • •Service learning
  • •Field trips
  • •Clubs

Highlights

  • ✓100% of 2025 graduates who applied to private high school were admitted
  • ✓High family re-enrollment rate
  • ✓Multiple electives offered in Middle School
  • ✓Strong arts program including theater productions

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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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