Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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
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 (2026-27)
- 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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,000
Application URL
School Notes
- 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), ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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)
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.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bay Meadows KinderCare is The Nueva School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kubo Montessori (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 8 students
Montessori School
2131 S Norfolk St
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-3102
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Specialized Curriculum
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
2333 Palm Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Specialized Curriculum
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 58
All-boys (Catholic)
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students
Alternative School
2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Ste 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Specialized Curriculum
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
2333 Palm Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Catholic
2701 Hacienda St
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 573-0111
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 8 students
Montessori School
2131 S Norfolk St
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-3102
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Specialized Curriculum
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 196 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
900 Edgewater Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 574-5437
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1717 Gum St
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1006 Metro Center Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 573-6023
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Bermuda Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7737
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7737
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 San Miguel Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7533
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7533
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(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%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 28th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1685 Eisenhower St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7575
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7575
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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