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Hope Lutheran Preschool

600 West 42nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
licensed capacity
27
a week, county median
$555
year first licensed
1976
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About Hope Lutheran Preschool

Hope Lutheran Preschool is a licensed child care center in San Mateo, California. The state has licensed it since May 29, 1976, for up to 27 children.

It describes a Faith-based approach.

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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Licensed capacity
27 children

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Programs

Programs and care

ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran)
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Hope Lutheran Preschool has not listed its tuition. 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).

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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 Hope Lutheran Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Hope Lutheran Preschool 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
27 children
First licensed
1976
License number
#410500322
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Summary

5 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Sep 25, 2025

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

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  1. Sep 25, 2025Inspection
  2. Sep 5, 2024Inspection
  3. Nov 7, 2023Visit
  4. Apr 19, 2023Inspection
  5. May 5, 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 Hope Lutheran Preschool

Is Hope Lutheran Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 29, 1976.

Does Hope Lutheran Preschool have inspection violations?

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

How many children can Hope Lutheran Preschool care for?

27, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Hope Lutheran Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (650) 345-8438 to confirm.

How much does Hope Lutheran Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 345-8438 to ask.

What is Hope Lutheran Preschool's phone number?

(650) 345-8438.

Where is Hope Lutheran Preschool?

600 West 42nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403. The nearest other daycare we list is The Carey School, 0.2 miles away.

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