Licensed for
230
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Child care center and infant center
Children's Center of the Stanford Community (ccsc)
Stanford · 2 state licences
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked. Licensed since 2019. 1 serious violation across 11 state visits to its child care center licence.
Licensed since
2019
The state issued this child care center licence on June 20, 2019.
Type A findings
1
across 11 state visits to its child care center licence. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026.
State licensing
What does the state record about Children's Center of the Stanford Community (ccsc)?
It holds two licences, a child care center for 164 children and an infant center for 66.
Child Care Center, licence 434416122
Licensed for 164 children since 2019. The state has 11 visits on file and 1 Type A finding.
Child Care Center
Active
First licensed June 20, 2019
Latest recorded visit: July 15, 2026
Licence number434416122
Type A findings
1
Across 11 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
1
Across 11 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
5
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacityThe most allowed at once, not current openings or group size164 children
- State visits on file1 inspection visit, 5 other visits11
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected101223(a)(3), 101223(a)(3), 101229(a)(1), 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Visit dates and visit types, licence 434416122
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Complaint information date: June 14, 2024
Full state record for licence 434416122 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Infant Center, licence 434416123
Licensed for 66 children since 2019. The state has 4 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Infant Center
Active
First licensed June 20, 2019
Latest recorded visit: September 4, 2025
Licence number434416123
Type A findings
0
Across 4 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
0
Across 4 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacity66 children
- State visits on file1 inspection visit, 3 other visits4
Visit dates and visit types, licence 434416123
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 434416123 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
AskWhen was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
A licensing record shows what state inspectors checked. It does not describe teaching or a child’s day. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026. Check the state’s current inspection records ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Cost
We have no prices.
Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes.
AskWhat does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
TK and kindergarten
When could free TK start instead?
The September after they turn 4. California’s public transitional kindergarten (TK) is free for children who turn 4 by September 1.
The 4 nearest public elementary schools with a TK class
1.3mi
Barron Park Elementary
Palo Alto Unified
Scope Score 84Strong · 82nd percentile
1.4mi
El Carmelo Elementary
Palo Alto Unified
Scope Score 88Strong · 90th percentile
1.4mi
Walter Hays Elementary
Palo Alto Unified
Scope Score 89Strong · 92nd percentile
2.1mi
Duveneck Elementary
Palo Alto Unified
Scope Score 89Strong · 92nd percentile
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. Distance is a straight line. It is not an attendance boundary. Check TK and kindergarten entry with the district. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026, and the state’s TK enrollment counts.
Next steps
How do I visit Children's Center of the Stanford Community (ccsc), and what should I ask?
Call (650) 721-0101 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there.
- When was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
- The licences allow 230 children across two licences (164 child care, 66 infant). How many children share your child’s room, and with how many adults?
- Which ages do you take, and how does a new child settle in?
- What are the daily hours and closure dates, and is there care before or after?
- What does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
- The state record shows 1 Type A finding. What changed afterwards?
- The state has 5 complaint visits on file. What were they about, and what did the state decide?
On a visit, watch how adults talk with children, how play and rest are set up, and how staff handle a hard morning.
Other licensed programs
Which other preschools are nearby?
These are the 5 nearest licensed programs. Open one to read its state record.
<0.1mi
Not scoredBing Nursery School
Stanford · Child care center · Licensed for 125 children
<0.1mi
Not scoredEscondido Kid's Club
Palo Alto · School-age care center · Licensed for 75 children
0.3mi
Not scoredAmigos de Palo Alto
Palo Alto · Child care center · Licensed for 30 children
0.3mi
Not scoredCollege Terrace Children's Center
Palo Alto · Child care center · Licensed for 35 children
0.5mi
Not scoredCasa Dei Bambini School
Palo Alto · Child care center · Licensed for 72 children
See all preschools in Stanford →
Distance is a straight line from Children's Center of the Stanford Community (ccsc). Capacity is the most children the state allows at one time. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
Short answers to 6 common questions
Is it licensed?
Yes. It holds an active child care center licence, number 434416122, first issued June 20, 2019. It holds 2 licences in all. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
11 state visits on file for licence 434416122, with 1 Type A finding and 1 Type B finding across them. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety. See the details ↓
How many children are there?
Up to 230 children at once under the licences. That’s the state’s maximum, not current enrollment; ask how many are enrolled and their ages. See the details ↓
What does it cost?
We have no source for its prices. Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes. See the details ↓
When could my child start free TK instead?
The September after they turn 4. TK is free at public elementary schools for children who turn 4 by September 1. See the details ↓
How do I visit?
Call (650) 721-0101 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there. See the details ↓
Where these records come from
The inspection source covers child care centers, not family child care homes. Check each license’s sync date and the current state reports, then confirm routines and enrollment with the program.
Data source: California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) · licensing record synced August 13, 2026
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