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 Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Redwood City. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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Redwood City Child Development Program is a California DSS-licensed nonprofit operating for over 40 years from the Fair Oaks Community Center, serving children ages 1 to 5. The program uses a multi-sensory, play-based approach with Zoo Phonics for early literacy, Music Together classes, and age-appropriate group and child-directed activities from infancy through kindergarten readiness. Charity Navigator's 3-Star rating (81%) reflects strong financial accountability. With subsidized tuition available for low-income families, extended hours options, and staff holding California State Child Development Permits, the center is positioned to serve a range of family circumstances. Prospective families should verify current CCLD license details and conduct in-person visits, as public parent reviews are not yet available online.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Multi-sensory approach to instruction engaging visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic learning pathways. Zoo Phonics curriculum for phonics and pre-literacy skills. Music Together® weekly music and movement classes. Infants and toddlers focus on self-esteem and security. Twos program emphasizes empathy and language expansion. Preschool balances child-directed and teacher-led activities. Kindergarten Readiness groups for older preschoolers with focus on phonics, writing names, and math/science activities.
Programs & activities: Daily arts and crafts for fine motor skills, small manipulative toys, portfolio-based assessments, parent workshops and informational meetings, social services referrals (speech/language services, family counseling, food programs, housing assistance), Early Intervention services for developmental delays, music and movement instruction, environmental learning activities, nutrition programs.
What sets it apart: Licensed by California Department of Social Services (License #414005232). Established in 1985. Serves low-income families with subsidized tuition available. Located in Fair Oaks Community Center. Staff hold California State Child Development Permits. Operating hours 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (7 hour full-day program). City of Redwood City Employees discount available. Age groups served: 11 months - 5 years. Tuition: Toddler $2,200/month (5 days), $1,800/month (4 days); Preschool $1,675/month (5 days), $1,340/month (4 days). Extended hours available at $50/month per additional hour.
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Best Infant Care
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