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Carey School, The

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

3900 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403

Visit website ↗(650) 345-8205Directions ↗Licensed for 41
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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: 9/24/2025 (5 total).

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

About this preschool

Carey School's Preschool 3s program emphasizes learning through extended play with open-ended materials and meaningful group interactions. The curriculum focuses on developing phonological awareness, fine motor skills, social-emotional understanding, and early math and literacy concepts.

Philosophy
Preschoolers learn best through playing for long uninterrupted stretches, working with open ended materials that they can form new cognitive connections and meaning from. Young children bring their home or familiar life experiences into imaginary play with peers to help them feel comfortable being away from their families.
Ages served
Preschool 3s

Programs

  • •Reading
  • •Writing
  • •Math
  • •Social Studies/DEI+B

Highlights

  • ✓Phonological awareness through singing, chanting and story reading
  • ✓Fine motor skill development through manipulatives and sensory play
  • ✓Social-emotional learning including identifying feelings and empathy
  • ✓Open-ended play with extended uninterrupted stretches

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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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