Thumbelina Nursery School Inc. serves 36 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of Thumbelina Nursery School Inc. is 36:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Thumbelina Nursery School Inc.?
The application deadline for Thumbelina Nursery School Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Thumbelina Nursery School Inc. located?
Thumbelina Nursery School Inc. is located in the Redwood Oaks neighborhood of Redwood City, CA.
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School Reviews
5 2/26/2016
Hello Dear,
I was being as an old student of Thumbelina Nursery School in Tehran from 1976 to 1977. I'm 40 years old now. My administrator was Partricia Matthews, I'd like to know on my old manager.
Thank you so much and kind regards
Mehrvash Khajevandi
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