Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Fremont. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Fremont. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Fremont. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Fremont. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Stratford School's Fremont Boulevard campus is a WASC-accredited preschool–kindergarten program in Fremont, CA, serving children ages 2.5 through kindergarten with full-day hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The center combines academics with creativity through an integrated curriculum spanning science, art, engineering, language, technology, Spanish, and music, complemented by programs like music instruction, Spanish language instruction, and puppet-based character education. Its clean, well-maintained facility has earned strong community praise and a 2026 Niche badge, positioning it among locally recognized providers. Limited public review data (seven Google reviews) and private-school tuition rates may warrant direct inquiry before enrollment.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Integrated approach focusing on science, art, engineering, language, technology, Spanish, math, and music with an emphasis on the joy of learning. Teachers use creativity to inspire learning balanced with academia, physical activity, and character development.
Programs & activities: Programs include music instruction, Spanish language, puppet shows for character education, summer camps, and extended day/before-and-after school clubs.
What sets it apart: WASC-accredited and holds a Niche 2026 badge. Academic hours 8:00 AM-3:00 PM with extended care 7:00 AM-6:00 PM; enrolls ages 2.5 through kindergarten.
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Top 10 in Fremont
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Best for Safety
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Best K-Ready
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Fremont. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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