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L'Academy Preschool San Mateo

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

608 N. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

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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: 11/21/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

L'Academy San Mateo is a full-time, year-round preschool and infant daycare serving children ages 6 months to 6 years with a bilingual curriculum featuring Mandarin immersion and Spanish enrichment. The program blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning approaches to support whole-child development.

Philosophy
Nurture young minds through love, language, and meaningful learning experiences. Blend Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning to support whole-child growth.
Ages served
6 months to 6 years
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Meals
Healthy meals and snacks provided daily

Programs

  • •Infant Program
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool Program
  • •Pre-K/TK Program
  • •Mandarin Immersion
  • •Spanish Enrichment
  • •Kung Fu enrichment class

Highlights

  • ✓Mandarin immersion and Spanish enrichment with English readiness
  • ✓Kung Fu enrichment class for coordination, discipline, and focus
  • ✓Year-round care with fewer than 20 school closure days per year
  • ✓Low student-teacher ratios

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