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Challenge School (Ps)

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

1661 Fashion Island Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94404

Visit website ↗(650) 574-6878Directions ↗Licensed for 88
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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: 3/7/2024 (5 total).

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

About this preschool

Challenge School is an NAEYC-accredited Mandarin bilingual preschool and WASC-accredited Chinese school with locations in Foster City, Fremont, San Carlos, San Mateo, and Belmont, serving since 2003. The school is committed to educating the whole person by uniting Eastern and Western educational traditions in a bilingual, multicultural environment.

Philosophy
Challenge School is committed to educating the whole person. The curriculum is designed to be developmentally appropriate for each age level, rooted in bilingual education and a multicultural environment. The school utilizes instructional and information technology, fusing both Western and Chinese philosophies for individual character development. The holistic approach to education involves cooperation with parents, family, and the community.
Ages served
Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten through 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Programs

  • •Mandarin bilingual preschool
  • •Chinese school curriculum
  • •Summer Camp
  • •Afterschool Enrichment

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC-accredited preschool
  • ✓WASC-accredited school
  • ✓Mandarin bilingual education
  • ✓Multiple Bay Area locations

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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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