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Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV

233 Topaz Street, Redwood City, CA 940624.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
7 days
yearly, posted tuition
$4,500
year first licensed
2024

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About Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV

Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV is a licensed child care center in Redwood City, California. The state has licensed it since August 20, 2024, for up to 48 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday, 8:15 PM to 12:00 AM; Sunday, 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 8:15 PM to 12:00 AM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists yearly tuition from $4,500 to $21,700.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Aug 2023, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-5
Hours today
8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday8:15 PM to 12:00 AM
Sunday12:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 8:15 PM to 12:00 AM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-5
ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumKimochis®
EnrichmentMusic Together® In-School Curriculum
Staff-to-child ratio1:8 ratio
Discounts$1,000 sibling discount for each additional child enrolled
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV lists yearly tuition from $4,500 to $21,700. 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).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 Day - Full Day Program (T/Th 8:15-3:15 PM)$12,600
2 Day - Half Day Program (T/Th 8:15-1:00 PM)$10,250
3 Day - Full Day Program (M/W/F 8:15-3:15 PM)$18,900
3 Day - Half Day Program (M/W/F 8:15-1:00 PM)$15,380
5 Day - Full Day Program (M-F 8:15-3:15 PM)$21,700
5 Day - Half Day Program (M-F 8:15-1:00 PM)$19,000
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After Care Program (ages 2-5)$4,500
After Care Daily Drop In Rate$35 a day
7 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 Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV since Aug 2023. 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
48 children
First licensed
2024
License number
#414005023
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits since Aug 2023 · Last visit Dec 10, 2025

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

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  1. Dec 10, 2025Inspection
  2. Jan 16, 2025Inspection
  3. Jul 26, 2024Visit
  4. Apr 30, 2024Visit
  5. Aug 2, 2023Visit

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 Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV

Is Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 20, 2024.

Does Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday, 8:15 PM to 12:00 AM; Sunday, 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 8:15 PM to 12:00 AM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV cost?

Yearly tuition from $4,500 to $21,700, as it lists it.

What is Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV's phone number?

(650) 208-3573.

Where is Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV?

233 Topaz Street, Redwood City, CA 94062. The nearest other daycare we list is Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age), 0.6 miles away.

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