The staff at Foster City KinderCare is here to support your family and your child's growth and development.
Our team is comosed of experienced and well trained staff.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Foster City KinderCare! Our center has been serving children and their families for over 20 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. Thank you for visiting our site.
- Health and safety is our number one priority. Our center has a keypad entry and fenced playgrounds to help ensure the safety of the children. We also conduct regular safety drills and we have an on site Health and Safety Coordinator.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Hindi, Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 6 YEARS
- 4Cs, Pace, Human Services, Cal Works.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Foster City KinderCare?
The application deadline for Foster City KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Foster City KinderCare located?
Foster City KinderCare is located in the Town Center neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Foster City KinderCare is Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ronald C Wornick Jewish Day School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is All Are Friends Montessori (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
800 Foster City Blvd, Bldg. 830
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 378-2600
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 378-2600
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
All Are Friends Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
1130 Balclutha Dr
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 286-0400
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 286-0400
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City ![Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
1998 Beach Park Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 578-6691
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 578-6691
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City ![Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Junipero Serra High School ![Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team]( "Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team")
All-boys (Catholic)
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 58 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy - San Mateo
Alternative School
2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Ste 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
2.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
800 Foster City Blvd, Bldg. 830
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 378-2600
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 378-2600
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City ![Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
1998 Beach Park Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 578-6691
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 578-6691
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Are Friends Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
1130 Balclutha Dr
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 286-0400
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 286-0400
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Kubo Montessori
Montessori School
2131 S Norfolk St
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-3102
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-3102
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 8 students
St. Ambrose Sea Breeze School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
900 Edgewater Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 574-5437
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 574-5437
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 196 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Bay Meadows KinderCare ![Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo - Bay Meadows KinderCare Front]( "Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo - Bay Meadows KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1350 Wayne Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 577-0257
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 577-0257
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 114 students Tuition listed
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1170 Chess Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7766
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7766
0.4 miles
Gr: K | 1 student
Brewer Island Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1151 Polynesia Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7532
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7532
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
841 Gull Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7500
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7500
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Beach Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1058 Shell Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7490
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7490
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Foster City Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
461 Beach Park Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7522
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7522
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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