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 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 nonprofit child development center at 2600 Middlefield Rd in Redwood City, licensed by CCLD (#414005232) to serve children ages 1 through 5, with capacity for 81. Established in 1985 and housed in the Fair Oaks Community Center, it is a primary resource for low-income families, offering subsidized and income-based enrollment. The center operates a bilingual English/Spanish program grounded in developmentally appropriate practice, with Zoo Phonics reading instruction and kindergarten readiness. Its recent inspections (August, November 2025, March 2026) show two minor Type B citations; a Charity Navigator rating of 3/4 stars reflects financial transparency and accountability as a nonprofit, and families benefit from parent involvement through monthly PAC meetings and referrals for speech and family counseling services.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Zoo Phonics reading program with kindergarten readiness instruction. Child-centered approach meeting emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development needs. Emphasizes safe, nurturing, stimulating environment.
Programs & activities: Art programs, mathematics instruction including shape identification, physical activities including basketball and track. Age-specific programs from infants through pre-K and kindergarten readiness groups.
What sets it apart: Non-profit established 1985. California Department of Social Services licensed (#414005232). Serves primarily low-income families with financial assistance and scholarships available. Parent involvement through monthly PAC meetings and workshops. Referrals for speech/language services, family counseling, and community support.
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Top 10 in Redwood City
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Best for Safety
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Best Infant Care
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