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Barron Park Childrens Center

800 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA 943065.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
1998
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About Barron Park Childrens Center

Barron Park Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Palo Alto, California. The state has licensed it since August 31, 1998, for up to 24 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits since Nov 2021, with 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

Monday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Barron Park Childrens Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Clara County has a median price of $527 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Santa Clara County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$527
Home daycare$361

Toddler

Center$373
Home daycare$313

Preschool

Center$410
Home daycare$347

School age

Center$438
Home daycare$287

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Barron Park Childrens Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Barron Park Childrens Center since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
24 children
First licensed
1998
License number
#434400473
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Summary

8 visits since Nov 2021 · Last visit Aug 19, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Aug 19, 2026Visit
  2. Feb 6, 2025Inspection
  3. Nov 7, 2024Visit
  4. Feb 1, 2024Visit
  5. Aug 28, 2023Visit
  6. Aug 17, 2023Inspection
  7. Apr 18, 2023Inspection
  8. Nov 4, 2021Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Barron Park Childrens Center

Is Barron Park Childrens Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 1998.

Does Barron Park Childrens Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Barron Park Childrens Center since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Barron Park Childrens Center care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Barron Park Childrens Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Barron Park Childrens Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 856-7559 to ask.

What is Barron Park Childrens Center's phone number?

(650) 856-7559.

Where is Barron Park Childrens Center?

800 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. The nearest other daycare we list is Barron Park Kids' Club, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).