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Willow Glen Academy

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

1590 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

Visit website ↗(408) 266-8056Directions ↗Licensed for 25
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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: 2/1/2023 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Primrose School of Willow Glen is an early education and care facility serving infants through transitional kindergarten in San Jose, CA. The school uses the Balanced Learning® approach, which combines purposeful play with teacher-guided learning to develop active minds, healthy bodies, and happy hearts.

Philosophy
Balanced Learning® approach that intentionally aligns child-initiated and teacher-guided learning experiences to create developmentally appropriate experiences and foster curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool Pathways, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, and Summer Adventure Club
Hours
M-F 7:30 am-6:00 pm
Outdoor
Playground available

Programs

  • •Balanced Learning®
  • •Child-initiated and teacher-guided learning
  • •Summer Adventure Club

Highlights

  • ✓SEA and Cognia accredited
  • ✓Balanced approach combining purposeful play with nurturing guidance
  • ✓Develops Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®
  • ✓Conveniently located on Hamilton Avenue near Booksin and Blackford Elementary Schools

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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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