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Little Footsteps

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

1501 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

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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: 12/3/2024 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Little Footsteps is a full day preschool program serving ages 2-5 in San Mateo. The program follows a play-based, child-led philosophy with emphasis on whole-child development.

Philosophy
We believe children learn and master new skills through a variety of play experiences. We acknowledge children know how to learn; we are there to support their learning experience. We understand each child is unique and learns through different approaches. To nurture the whole child, we follow the fundamental principle that children are learning everywhere and all the time. We purposefully observe what the children are doing while considering their developmental level. We provide the children with the space and time to discover and develop their learning. We provide the children and youth with supportive and encouraging staff to assist.
Ages served
2 - 5 Years Old
Hours
7:30am - 6:00pm
Outdoor
Children spend the majority of their day indoors and outdoors involved in a variety of activities
Meals
Meals provided (specific menu available)

Programs

  • •Art creation
  • •Block building
  • •Dramatic play
  • •Science exploration
  • •Music & Movement
  • •STEM and STEAM Activities
  • •Fine motor skills
  • •Listening to stories
  • •Movement activities and large motor play
  • •Problem Solving activities

Highlights

  • ✓Thoughtfully designed classroom spaces for warm, intimate learning
  • ✓Teachers serve as facilitators, guides, partners, and initiators
  • ✓Play-based curriculum supporting creative, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development
  • ✓Full day program Monday-Friday

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-child ratio, Curriculum documents available for download. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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