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San Mateo-Foster City Schl Dist - Park School

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

161 Clark Drive, Lg-1, San Mateo, CA 94402

Visit website ↗(650) 312-7577Directions ↗Licensed for 47
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/9/2025
Total visits
4

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

San Mateo-Foster City School District operates expanded preschool programs across neighborhood schools, with eight classrooms established since 2021, seven funded by California State Preschool Program (CSPP) offering tuition-free access to qualifying families. The district's play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum supports social-emotional, cognitive, language, literacy, and physical development for all learners.

Philosophy
Play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum based on California Preschool Learning Foundations and GLAD theories. Children learn best through interaction with hands-on materials, other children, and caring adults. Full inclusion model ensures every preschooler receives targeted support regardless of background, language, or ability.
Ages served
Preschool age children

Programs

  • •California State Preschool Program (CSPP)
  • •Play-based curriculum
  • •Social-emotional learning
  • •Language and literacy
  • •Early mathematics
  • •Motor development

Highlights

  • ✓76% of district preschool students reading at grade level by third grade
  • ✓Placement in elementary schools reduces transportation barriers and eases kindergarten transition
  • ✓300% enrollment increase from 164 to 541 students since 2021
  • ✓Tuition-free access for seven of eight classrooms through CSPP

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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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