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San Mateo Parent's Nursery School

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

1732 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Visit website ↗(650) 347-1955Directions ↗Licensed for 38
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
3/11/2025
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

San Mateo Parents' Nursery School is a play-based co-op preschool serving children ages 2 to 6 years old, founded in 1948. The program emphasizes child-centered, developmentally appropriate learning through active exploration and play.

Philosophy
Young children learn best when they actively explore their environment through play and are intrinsically motivated to do so when the environment supports this type of learning. Social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development are inter-related.
Ages served
2 up to 6 years old; Toddler Play Dates from 15 months to 24 months
Outdoor
Outdoor Education program; Bay Trail Explorers; children can move in and out of indoor/outdoor spaces

Programs

  • •Play-based preschool program
  • •TK through Play
  • •Outdoor Education
  • •Toddler Play Dates (15-24 months)
  • •Summer camps during closures

Highlights

  • ✓Highly-qualified, certified teachers
  • ✓Mixed-age classroom allows children to learn from each other
  • ✓Fine motor, music, movement, and sensory activities daily
  • ✓Class pets help children learn empathy and caregiving

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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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