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Stratford School - Almaden

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

5200 Dent Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
2/27/2024
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

Stratford School Almaden is located in San Jose's Almaden Valley and serves children from 2 years through 5th grade with an emphasis on quality education and care. The school offers Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, Mandarin Bilingual programs, and Elementary grades with a STEAM-based curriculum incorporating core subjects, art, and music.

Philosophy
Where tradition meets 21st century learning. Hands-on learning with innovative and advanced STEAM curriculum designed to support accelerated learning at every stage of a child's development, incorporating all core subjects along with art and music for a balanced and uplifting education.
Ages served
2 years - 5th Grade
Hours
Academic: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Extended: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Outdoor
Three playgrounds, vast sports field

Programs

  • •Early Preschool (2 years, no potty training required)
  • •Preschool
  • •Pre-K
  • •Mandarin Bilingual Preschool and Pre-K
  • •Elementary Kindergarten through Grade 4
  • •Mandarin and Spanish world language options

Highlights

  • ✓Award-winning Mandarin program
  • ✓11 light-filled classrooms
  • ✓STEAM curriculum with hands-on learning
  • ✓Access to Stratford San Jose Middle School and Stratford Preparatory for middle and high school

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