Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Redwood City. 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 Redwood City. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Redwood City. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Redwood City. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Redwood City. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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Beresford Montessori School in Redwood City is a NAEYC-accredited, American Montessori Society-affiliated program licensed since 2003 (CA CCLD #414002466), serving children ages 2.5 through kindergarten entry. Part of the larger Beresford Montessori family with an established San Mateo campus (founded 1992), the school benefits from multi-campus teacher development resources and institutional continuity. Parents consistently report nurturing instruction and a strong peer community, with 14 verified Yelp reviews highlighting careful, loving teaching and frequent playdates. Multilingual enrichment in Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese reflects the Bay Area's diverse landscape, while financial aid, sibling discounts, and subsidy/voucher acceptance broaden economic accessibility for local families. Hours are limited to 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and the school does not serve infants or accept children not yet potty trained.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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