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Mission College Child Development Center

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

3000 Mission College Blvd Ms#6, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Visit website ↗(408) 855-5177Directions ↗Licensed for 87
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
9/24/2025
Total visits
10

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

Mission College Child Development Center provides play-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. The program emphasizes low adult-child ratios, highly educated teachers, and a commitment to diversity and whole-child development.

Philosophy
Children deserve an aesthetic environment that respects growth and development. Play is the natural medium through which growth and development are best realized. The program uses an emergent, child-directed, developmentally appropriate curriculum with authentic learning experiences.
Ages served
6 weeks to 6 years old
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Outdoor
Children are given ample opportunity and time to discover, invent, and create within the classroom and college campus. The program emphasizes appreciation of nature and the outdoor environment.

Programs

  • •Play-based emergent curriculum
  • •Teacher training and observation site for college students
  • •Diversity and anti-bias curriculum

Highlights

  • ✓Full-time Master Teachers with Early Childhood Education degrees
  • ✓Low adult-child ratios
  • ✓Free childcare available for qualifying college students
  • ✓On-campus at Mission College with access to college campus resources

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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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