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Mission College Child Development Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

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

Visit website ↗(408) 855-5176Directions ↗Licensed for 23
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
6/11/2025
Total visits
7

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 serves children ages 6 weeks to 6 years and provides free childcare to eligible enrolled students. The center emphasizes play-based, developmentally appropriate learning with low adult-child ratios and highly educated teachers.

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 curriculum is emergent, developmentally appropriate, child-directed, ethnically diverse, non-sexist, and anti-biased, using natural materials and authentic learning experiences.
Ages served
6 weeks to 6 years old
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Outdoor
Children are given ample opportunity to discover, invent, create, and enjoy activities within the college campus; curriculum includes appreciation of nature and the outdoor environment

Programs

  • •Play-based emergent curriculum
  • •Teacher training and observation site for college students
  • •Diverse cultural experiences and celebrations

Highlights

  • ✓Free childcare for eligible Mission College students
  • ✓Master Teachers with degrees in Early Childhood Education
  • ✓Low adult-child ratios
  • ✓Commitment to diversity and anti-bias curriculum

Not stated on their website: Specific meal/nutrition information, Teacher-to-child ratio numbers, Specific enrollment waitlist timeline, Discipline/behavior policies. Ask the preschool directly.

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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