Licensed for
24
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Infant center
Papillon Preschool Managed by Bright Horizons Inf
San Mateo
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · facility roster as of May 25, 2025.
State licensing
What does the state record about Papillon Preschool Managed by Bright Horizons Inf?
Inspection details are not available in this record. This does not establish a clean inspection history.
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 · facility roster as of May 25, 2025. 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 5 nearest public elementary schools with a TK class
0.5mi
Sunnybrae Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 12th percentile
0.8mi
Baywood Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Scope Score 82Strong · 79th percentile
1.0mi
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Scope Score 72Developing · 33rd percentile
1.2mi
Meadow Heights Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Scope Score 80Solid · 71st percentile
1.2mi
Parkside Montessori
San Mateo-Foster City
Scope Score 80Solid · 73rd percentile
See all 11 TK campuses in San Mateo →
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 Papillon Preschool Managed by Bright Horizons Inf, and what should I ask?
Call (650) 340-7241 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there.
- When was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
- The licence allows 24 children. 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?
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.
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Not scoredPapillon Preschool Managed by Bright Horizons
San Mateo · Child care center · Licensed for 84 children
<0.1mi
Not scoredSan Mateo Montessori
San Mateo · Child care center · Licensed for 21 children
0.1mi
Not scoredLittle Footsteps
San Mateo · Child care center · Licensed for 42 children
0.2mi
Not scoredCentennial Montessori School
San Mateo · Child care center · Licensed for 60 children
0.3mi
Not scoredA+ Immersion Preschool
San Mateo · Child care center · Licensed for 30 children
See all preschools in San Mateo →
Distance is a straight line from Papillon Preschool Managed by Bright Horizons Inf. 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?
The state’s licensing directory lists it, but our record holds no licence details. Ask to see the licence when you visit. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
We don’t know. Our inspection source holds no visit record for this licence. That doesn’t mean the record is clean; the state’s licensing site has it. See the details ↓
How many children are there?
Up to 24 children at once under the licence. 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. 11 public and charter campuses in San Mateo have a TK class. See the details ↓
How do I visit?
Call (650) 340-7241 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) · facility roster as of May 25, 2025
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