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Stratford School

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

400 North Winchester Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Visit website ↗(408) 244-2121Directions ↗Licensed for 91
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
6/17/2025
Total visits
3

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

Stratford School Santa Clara McKinley serves children ages 2 years through Pre-K in a tree-lined neighborhood setting with spacious, bright classrooms. The school emphasizes inspired instruction with hands-on STEAM learning, specialty teachers in Science, Music, and Spanish, and includes an award-winning Mandarin program.

Philosophy
Where tradition meets 21st century learning. We aspire to establish a warm and welcoming environment where students flourish, and parents are our partners as we set the stage for a lifetime love of learning.
Ages served
2 years - Pre-K
Hours
Academic: 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM; Extended: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Outdoor
Spacious new playground with state-of-the-art play equipment, shade structure, and padded playground turf

Programs

  • •Early Preschool
  • •Preschool
  • •Pre-K
  • •Mandarin Preschool/Pre-K
  • •Summer Camps
  • •STEAM learning
  • •Specialty instruction in Science, Music, and Spanish

Highlights

  • ✓Award-winning Mandarin program
  • ✓Hands-on STEAM learning with specialty teachers
  • ✓New spacious and bright campus in tree-lined neighborhood
  • ✓Experienced teachers with focus on socialization and safe nurturing environment

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