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San Jose State University C.D & Lab P.S

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

1 Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192

Visit website ↗(408) 924-3727Directions ↗Licensed for 48
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 3/2/2023 (2 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

San Jose State University's Child Development Laboratory Preschool serves toddlers (2-year-olds) and multi-age children (3-5 years old) in two separate lab classrooms. The program operates on the SJSU academic calendar (September-November and February-April) and integrates SJSU student learning with early childhood education.

Philosophy
Children learn best through play and hands-on, developmentally appropriate experiences. The program emphasizes child-initiated exploration, socialization, language development, and active inquiry guided by responsive teachers. Curriculum supports emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development with reference to California Preschool Learning Foundations and NAEYC practices.
Ages served
2-year-olds (Toddler Lab) and 3-5 year-olds (Multi-Age Lab)
Hours
Toddler Lab: 9:00-11:00 AM (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday); Multi-Age Lab Morning: 9:00-11:30 AM (Monday-Thursday); Multi-Age Lab Afternoon: 12:30-3:00 PM (Monday-Thursday); Summer Camp: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM

Programs

  • •Toddler Lab
  • •Multi-Age Lab
  • •Summer Camp (Little Scientists, Little Artists, Water Explorations)

Highlights

  • ✓Dual focus on child development and SJSU student learning opportunities
  • ✓Free-play and child-initiated activities with teacher guidance
  • ✓Parent observation spaces available
  • ✓Summer camp programming with themed weekly sessions

Not stated on their website: Meals provided, Outdoor play area, Teacher-child ratio, Teacher qualifications beyond lab instructors, Snacks provided. Ask the preschool directly.

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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