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Heffalump School

3990 Ventura Court, Palo Alto, CA 943065.0· 37 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$2,200
year first licensed
2021
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About Heffalump School

Heffalump School is a licensed child care center in Palo Alto, California. The state has licensed it since June 25, 2021, for up to 20 children.

It is open Monday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday, 8:35 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: preschool. It lists monthly tuition of $2,200.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since May 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Hours today
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Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:35 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool
EnrichmentMusic, art, science, nature, social emotional learning
MoreFounded 1974
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Heffalump School lists monthly tuition of $2,200. 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 wordsPrice
Monthly tuition, Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm$2,200
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Heffalump School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Heffalump School since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
20 children
First licensed
2021
License number
#435700743
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Summary

5 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Oct 31, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Oct 31, 2025Inspection
  2. Sep 27, 2024Inspection
  3. Jul 10, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  4. Jul 5, 2023Inspection
  5. May 11, 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 Heffalump School

Is Heffalump School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 25, 2021.

Does Heffalump School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Heffalump School since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Heffalump School care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Heffalump School's hours?

Monday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday, 8:35 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Heffalump School cost?

Monthly tuition of $2,200, as it lists it.

What is Heffalump School's phone number?

(415) 425-4340.

Where is Heffalump School?

3990 Ventura Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306. The nearest other daycare we list is Sojourner Truth Child Development Center, 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).