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Bay Meadows KinderCare

The teachers and staff at San Mateo KinderCare strongly believe that each child grows and develops at their own pace.
Our teachers honor these differences by providing children with customized attention and activities that enable them to learn and grow at their own paces, in their own way.
Our teachers have an average tenure of five years at our center and an average of ten years in the Early Childhood Education field.
Our teachers are all Early Childhood Education certified. We have a couple of teachers who have their Master Teaching Permit.
We support our teachers in their professional development and ongoing education.
All of our teachers are here because the love the joy of teaching!.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2002

Student Body

Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Bay Meadows KinderCare Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Welcome to San Mateo (Bay Meadows) KinderCare! Our center has been serving children for over 10 years. We are excited to continue that tradition of quality! We believe in fostering whole child development. Every classroom has a special curriculum tailored specifically for that age group. Please stop by and check us out!          
  • The health and safety of our students is our number one priority. Our teachers are First Aid and Pediatric CPR certified. Our center has a locked key pad entrance, secured gated playgrounds, and safety bells on all doors in the building. We are a "Nut Free" facility.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
  • Accreditations: NAEYC
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 18 MONTH-OLDS, Max Age - 6 YEAR-OLDS
  • None
  • Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Bay Meadows KinderCare?
The application deadline for Bay Meadows KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bay Meadows KinderCare located?
Bay Meadows KinderCare is located in the South San Mateo neighborhood of San Mateo, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in South San Mateo.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in San Mateo, CA is $25,174 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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