Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Foster City KinderCare
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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)
Show me:
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Jewish
800 Foster City Blvd, Bldg. 830
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 378-2600
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
1130 Balclutha Dr
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 286-0400
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-5 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
1998 Beach Park Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 578-6691
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Specialized Curriculum
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Distance: 2.7 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: 2.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students
Alternative School
2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Ste 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Jewish
800 Foster City Blvd, Bldg. 830
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 378-2600
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-5 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
1998 Beach Park Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 578-6691
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Specialized Curriculum
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
1130 Balclutha Dr
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 286-0400
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 8 students
Montessori School
2131 S Norfolk St
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-3102
Distance: 1.1 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: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
1350 Wayne Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 577-0257
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Specialized Curriculum
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
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
(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%
(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%
(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%
(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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