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16035 Los Gatos Almaden Rd, Los Gatos, CA
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Growing Footprints & Growing Footsteps-Los Gatos is a licensed child care center in Los Gatos, California. The state has licensed it since August 22, 2025, for up to 84 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $762 to $1,990.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Jun 2025, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Eighteen months to first grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos) |
| Curriculum | HighScope; Learning Without Tears |
| Staff | Every teacher is qualified in early childhood education and certified in First Aid and CPR. |
| Daily life | Potty training: Toilet training happens here |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | −5% sibling discount, applied to the smaller tuition |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare, Procare / myprocare.com) |
| More | Founded 1993 |
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Growing Footprints & Growing Footsteps-Los Gatos lists monthly tuition from $762 to $1,990. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Preschool Extended Day 3 days | $1,220 |
| Preschool Extended Day 4 days | $1,588 |
| Preschool Extended Day 5 days | $1,951 |
| Preschool Morning 3 days | $762 |
| Preschool Morning 4 days | $944 |
| Preschool Morning 5 days | $1,081 |
| Preschool Morning Plus 3 days | $968 |
| Preschool Morning Plus 4 days | $1,150 |
| Preschool Morning Plus 5 days | $1,297 |
| Toddler Extended Day 3 days | $1,244 |
| Toddler Extended Day 4 days | $1,620 |
| Toddler Extended Day 5 days | $1,990 |
| Toddler Morning 3 days | $781 |
| Toddler Morning 4 days | $967 |
| Toddler Morning 5 days | $1,097 |
| Toddler Morning Plus 3 days | $987 |
| Toddler Morning Plus 4 days | $1,173 |
| Toddler Morning Plus 5 days | $1,323 |
State record
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Growing Footprints & Growing Footsteps-Los Gatos since Jun 2025. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.
3 visits since Jun 2025 · Last visit Feb 11, 2026
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them
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FAQ
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 22, 2025.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Growing Footprints & Growing Footsteps-Los Gatos since Jun 2025. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.
84, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $762 to $1,990, as it lists it.
(408) 356-4442.
16575 Shannon Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The nearest other daycare we list is Shir Hadash Early Childhood Center, 0.1 miles away.