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Children's Center Of The Stanford Community (Ccsc)

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

140 Comstock Circle, Stanford, CA 94305

Visit website ↗(650) 721-0101Directions ↗Licensed for 164
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
5
Last visit
2/12/2026
Total visits
11

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 2026-03-30). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

CCSC is a non-profit parent participation cooperative program grounded in the belief that children are competent, curious, and resourceful learners. The center offers early childhood learning programs for children from eight weeks to five years of age with full-time and part-week schedule options available to Stanford University affiliates.

Philosophy
Children are competent, curious, and resourceful learners. Curriculum is driven by children's interests and explorations, built to provoke creativity and wonder in a safe and supportive environment. Educators value observation and documentation to guide small group work. Parents and educators work in partnership to shape children's experiences and education.
Ages served
Eight weeks to five years
Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Outdoor
Programs have access to outdoor area as determined by California Department of Social Services Child Care Licensing Division

Programs

  • •Craig Infant Program (CIP) - 2 to 12 months and 12 to 24 months
  • •Teeny Kids' Place (TKP) - 18 to 30 months
  • •Little Kids' Place (LKP) - 2 to 3.5 years
  • •Big Kids' Place (BKP) - 3 to 5 years

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC Accredited
  • ✓Parent participation cooperative with reduced tuition for parental involvement
  • ✓Child-initiated, adult-guided activities emphasizing social development and personal responsibility
  • ✓Curriculum driven by children's interests with emphasis on creativity and wonder

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio, Meals, Religious affiliation. 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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