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Ihsd, INC-Lakewood CDC (Ps)

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

65 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA 94402

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
5/19/2025
Total visits
5

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

Izzi Early Education (formerly IHSD) provides comprehensive child development and support services to children ages 0-5 and their families in San Mateo County, serving 648 families with no-cost education and care. The organization operates as a nonprofit Head Start grantee and state preschool subcontractor with 10 center-based locations and family child care services.

Philosophy
Izzi partners with San Mateo County's families with the highest needs to ensure children ages 0–5 have access to high-quality early learning while connecting families to resources they need to thrive. The organization represents a sea change in early education through culture and purpose, hope and need, talent and ambition.
Ages served
0-5 years old
Meals
Nutritious meals provided (breakfast, lunch, and snack)

Programs

  • •Center-Based Childcare (infant, toddler, and preschool at 10 locations)
  • •Home Visiting
  • •Family Child Care (ages 6 weeks to 3 years)
  • •Comprehensive Services (meals, developmental screenings, vision and hearing checks, growth assessments, dental services)
  • •EarlySpark Institute (six-month paid teacher training program for CDA credential)
  • •Family Engagement (Raising A Reader, Father's Café, Parent Ambassadors, Policy Council)

Highlights

  • ✓Full-day, year-round programs available
  • ✓No-cost education and care
  • ✓99% of families reported program helped child learn kindergarten-ready skills
  • ✓Wraparound services including dental and health screenings

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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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