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Bay Meadows KinderCare

1350 Wayne Way San Mateo, CA 94403

Tel: (650) 577-0257

www.kindercare.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 114 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo #1 - Bay Meadows KinderCare Front

Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo #3 - Toddler Classroom

Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo #4 - Discovery Preschool Classroom

Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo #5 - Preschool Classroom

Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo #6 - Prekindergarten Classroom

Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo #7 - Private Kindergarten Classroom

Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo #8 - Playground

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About the School

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 Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 114 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bay Meadows KinderCare
Pre-K	78
Kind	36

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Year Founded

2002

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Student Body

Total Students

114 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

63%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,000

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Truth and Honor

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)

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Smith, Scientist -
- Jane Doe, Author -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bay Meadows KinderCare cost?

Bay Meadows KinderCare's tuition is approximately $29,000 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Bay Meadows KinderCare?

Bay Meadows KinderCare famous alumni include: John Smith, Scientist and Jane Doe, Author.

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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