ST. MATTHIAS PRESCHOOLSt. Matthias Preschool is a high quality early education program nestled in serene natural surroundings towered by beautiful trees that overlook our enormous, lush green outdoor park-like playground and stimulating classroom learning environments.
We are an full-day, year round program infused with a robust play-based & academic curriculum complemented by extracurricular activities such as Music & Movement, STEM, Gardening and Spanish sessions.
Our dynamic early education team provides a holistic approach to helping children build a solid foundation for lifelong learning through our objective focused program driven to successfully prepare them for Kindergarten Readiness. NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting October 1, 2025, St. Matthias Preschool will begin to serve Toddlers (two year olds are not required to be toilet trained).
Our program embraces Toddler toilet training as an important early childhood learning concept that is implemented into our daily curriculum. Please contact our program for more details.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- ST. MATTHIAS PRESCHOOLSt. Matthias Preschool is a high quality early education program nestled in serene natural surroundings towered by beautiful trees that overlook our enormous, lush green outdoor park-like playground and stimulating classroom learning environments. We are an full-day, year round program infused with a robust play-based & academic curriculum complemented by extracurricular activities such as Music & Movement, STEM, Gardening and Spanish sessions. Our dynamic early education team provides a holistic approach to helping children build a solid foundation for lifelong learning through our objective focused program driven to successfully prepare them for Kindergarten Readiness. NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting October 1, 2025, St. Matthias Preschool will begin to serve Toddlers (two year olds are not required to be toilet trained). Our program embraces Toddler toilet training as an important early childhood learning concept that is implemented into our daily curriculum. Please contact our program for more details.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does St. Matthias Preschool offer a summer program?
Yes, St. Matthias Preschool offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthias Preschool?
The application deadline for St. Matthias Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/19/2024
St. Matthias Preschool is a fantastic school. My 3.5-year-old daughter has been attending for 8 months and she absolutely loves it. The teachers are experienced and give individualized attention to each student's growth and development. The teachers also have great communication with parents, letting us know what happens on a daily or weekly basis depending on the parent's communication style and needs. There are several core focus areas in the curriculum that help prepare children for kindergarten. My daughter's favorite activity is her weekly music class and she's excited to start a new garden project this month. I love the diversity of the students and the parent community that has come with joining St. Matthias. I've met so many wonderful parents who I now can talk to about different stages of our kid's lives and we get together regularly for activities and playdates. I highly recommend this school.
5 1/6/2024
St Matthias is a hidden gem with very experienced teachers and a wonderful curriculum. Our daughter has grown tremendously in her time at this school, and the teachers are always giving insights and feedback on each individual child. The classrooms are kept very clean and our daughter has hardly been sick since starting school. It is very hard to find smaller class sizes combined with such experienced, caring teachers so we are very grateful to have found this school. We have had a lot of play dates with classmates and every parent I have spoken with only has similar, glowing reviews of St Matthias.
5 12/15/2023
We have sent both of our daughters to St. Matthias and we can't recommend this school enough! The teachers and staff are wonderful with the children, and they worked especially hard with my youngest daughter's separation anxiety when she first started. The school has one of the largest outdoor play areas I've ever seen, with two playgrounds. The kids have so much fun attending full days, and we always know that our children are in great hands. Both kids are learning a ton, as the school focuses on kindergarten readiness. We love St. Matthias!
5 12/15/2023
St. Matthias Preschool is a wonderful community and hidden gem in Redwood City. The teachers and director are fantastic; they provide a high quality education and check-in regularly on developmental and educational milestones. They teach age appropriate faith formation, including the universal concepts of being a good citizen: friendship, charity, kindness, forgiveness, etc. There is a Spanish and music enrichment program. The grounds are beautiful, the classrooms are bright and airy. My daughter is happy to go to school in the morning and leaves happy when I come to pick her up. I couldn't be more pleased with our experience here.
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