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Papillon Preschool Managed By Bright Horizons

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

1311 So. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/8/2025
Total visits
8

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

Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons is an early education center serving children ages 2-5 years in San Mateo, California. The center offers programs including infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and summer programs.

Ages served
2 years - 5 years
Hours
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Programs

  • •Infants
  • •Toddler/Twos
  • •Preschool
  • •Transitional Kindergarten
  • •Summer Program

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