A Childs Way in Millbrae, CA, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving kindergarten with an enrollment of 21 students in a suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with six teachers supporting its kindergarten classroom.
A Childs Way offers co–ed day care and early childhood education tailored to families seeking a California kindergarten private school.
Located in a large suburban community, the school provides a small enrollment size conducive to personalized early learning experiences.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for A Childs Way?
The application deadline for A Childs Way is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to A Childs Way is Mercy High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Angels School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Glen Oaks Montessori School (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2750 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3631
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3631
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Angels School
(Catholic)
1328 Cabrillo Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-9200
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-9200
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2
St. Dunstan Catholic School
(Catholic)
1150 Magnolia Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-8119
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-8119
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Tuition listed
The Avalon Academy
Special Education School
818 Mahler Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Glen Oaks Montessori School
Montessori School
797 Santa Margarita Ave Ste A
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 872-1112
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 872-1112
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2750 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3631
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3631
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Avalon Academy
Special Education School
818 Mahler Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
American Advanced Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1430 Palm Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3088
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3088
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Lydian Academy ![Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.]( "Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.")
Special Program Emphasis
205 Park Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
2.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Angels School
(Catholic)
1328 Cabrillo Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-9200
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-9200
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2
St. Dunstan Catholic School
(Catholic)
1150 Magnolia Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-8119
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-8119
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Tuition listed
The Avalon Academy
Special Education School
818 Mahler Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Bridge School
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Glen Oaks Montessori School
Montessori School
797 Santa Margarita Ave Ste A
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 872-1112
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 872-1112
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
797B Santa Margarita Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Happy Hall School
Daycare / Preschool
233 Santa Inez Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-7370
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-7370
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students Sports: 1
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Bridge School
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 10 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
817 Murchison Dr.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-5681
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-5681
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2385 Trousdale Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Mills High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Murchison Dr.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 558-2599
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 558-2599
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Burlingame Intermediate
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1715 Quesada Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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