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City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center

410 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park, CA 940254.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,042
year first licensed
2001
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About City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center

City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center is a licensed child care center in Menlo Park, California. The state has licensed it since May 11, 2001, for up to 96 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:45 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $1,042 to $1,407.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since May 2022, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

Meals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
3 - 5 years
Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3 - 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffCertified early childhood educators
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsSubsidized care, sliding fee based on income and family size
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center lists monthly tuition from $1,042 to $1,407. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Mateo County has a median price of $555 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Non-residents$1,407
Resident$1,042
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
San Mateo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$555
Home daycare$375

Toddler

Center$397
Home daycare$357

Preschool

Center$437
Home daycare$396

School age

Center$439
Home daycare$363

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 City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
96 children
First licensed
2001
License number
#414001146
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Dec 12, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

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  1. Dec 12, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Jun 5, 2025Inspection
  3. Jan 12, 2024Visit
  4. Dec 5, 2023Inspection
  5. May 20, 2022Inspection

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 City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center

Is City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 11, 2001.

Does City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center care for?

96, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,042 to $1,407, as it lists it.

What is City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center's phone number?

(650) 330-2270.

Where is City of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center?

410 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025. The nearest other daycare we list is All Five @ Belle Haven (PS), 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).