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Lotus Preschool

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

639 North Fifth Street, San Jose, CA 95112

Visit website ↗(408) 293-1612Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2026-04-13. Last licensing visit: 1/9/2025 (4 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2026-04-13). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Lotus Preschool is a small, licensed program for children ages 2+ that operates 7:00 am to 6:00 pm year-round except major holidays and summer/winter breaks. The program emphasizes developmental play-based learning with weekly themes, daily temple service, and Japanese cultural integration.

Philosophy
Developmental/Play Based program with Weekly Themes
Ages served
2 years old and toilet trained during the day and 2 hour nap
Hours
7:00 am – 6:00 pm (10 hours maximum)
Outdoor
Outdoor play twice daily (9:20-10:00 am and 3:20-4:00 pm); frequent walks in Japantown
Meals
Two snacks provided daily; parents provide lunch; milk served by Lotus
Religious
Buddhist; daily temple service attendance required

Programs

  • •Developmental/Play Based program with Weekly Themes
  • •Japanese/Japanese American cultural incorporation
  • •Monthly fieldtrips with parent volunteer drivers
  • •Intergenerational activities with Yu Ai Kai twice monthly
  • •Japanese Songs and Taiko performances at community events

Highlights

  • ✓Licensed for 24 children (small class size)
  • ✓Daily temple service
  • ✓Japantown location with frequent neighborhood walks
  • ✓Intergenerational program connections

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-student ratio, Staff qualifications, Curriculum details beyond play-based themes, Before/after care options, Parent involvement requirements. 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.

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