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Bright Horizons At San Mateo

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

1700 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403

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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: 9/18/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Bright Horizons at San Mateo is an early education center serving ages 6 weeks through 5 years, located on Alameda de las Pulgas in San Mateo. The center offers Discovery Driven Learning curriculum with classroom libraries, a STEAM Lab, and an outdoor playground.

Philosophy
Discovery Driven Learning® approach that nurtures children's natural curiosity, focuses on individual interests, encourages learning through play, and prepares children for school success.
Ages served
6 weeks - 5 years
Hours
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Outdoor
Outdoor playground that encourages physical activity

Programs

  • •Infant Care
  • •Toddler/Twos
  • •Preschool
  • •Transitional Kindergarten
  • •Summer Program

Highlights

  • ✓Classroom libraries & reading nooks
  • ✓STEAM Lab for curiosity and creativity
  • ✓Discovery Driven Learning curriculum
  • ✓Health and wellness integrated into daily lessons

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