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Stella Piccolo Preschool

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

3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

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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: 9/24/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Stella Piccolo is a play-based preschool serving children ages 2½ to 5 years old. The program emphasizes a child-centered, developmentally appropriate approach where children actively participate in their learning through exploration and hands-on experiences.

Philosophy
Children are active participants in their learning, supported within a developmentally appropriate and child-centered approach. The school is dedicated to meeting children at their own level in a positive environment where children and adults feel a sense of belonging, each child's development is carefully supported, and a love of learning is continuously demonstrated.
Ages served
2½ to 5 years old
Outdoor
Outdoor play with tricycles, climbing structures, sand, balls, and chalk
Meals
Snack provided daily

Programs

  • •Arts & Crafts
  • •Construction & Building
  • •Reasoning & Thinking
  • •Dramatic Play
  • •Books
  • •Outdoor Play
  • •Sensory Exploration

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based learning environment
  • ✓Teachers partner with children by observing and planning based on individual interests
  • ✓Hands-on learning across language, social skills, motor development, problem-solving, and academics
  • ✓Thoughtfully planned play environment

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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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