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Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons

1311 So. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 944023.8· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$555
year first licensed
2015
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About Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons

Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons is a licensed child care center in San Mateo, California. The state has licensed it since June 1, 2015, for up to 84 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 17 visits since Apr 2022, with 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer camp

Ages served: infants

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
84 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Mon to Fri”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumThe World at Their Fingertips
StaffTrained regularly in CPR
Parent updatesParent app (My Bright Day)
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 17 visits to Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
84 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
2015
License number
#414004114
Also at this site
Facility #414004115: Infant center
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Summary

17 visits since Apr 2022 · Last visit May 20, 2026

Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 5, 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. May 20, 2026InspectionFacility #414004114
  2. Apr 27, 2026InspectionFacility #414004115
  3. Apr 8, 2025VisitFacility #414004114
  4. Apr 8, 2025VisitFacility #414004115
  5. Mar 25, 2025VisitFacility #414004114
  6. Mar 25, 2025InspectionFacility #414004115
  7. Mar 17, 2025InspectionFacility #414004114
  8. Feb 13, 2024VisitFacility #414004115
  9. Dec 20, 2023InspectionFacility #414004115
  10. Dec 8, 2023InspectionFacility #414004114
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jun 15, 2023Complaint investigationFacility #414004115Type A 0 · Type B 1
  2. May 30, 2023VisitFacility #414004115
  3. Nov 29, 2022VisitFacility #414004114
  4. Oct 14, 2022VisitFacility #414004114
  5. Jun 16, 2022InspectionFacility #414004115
  6. Jun 15, 2022InspectionFacility #414004114
  7. Apr 5, 2022VisitFacility #414004114

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 Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons

Is Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 1, 2015.

Does Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 17 visits to Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons care for?

84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

What are Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 340-7241 to ask.

What is Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons' phone number?

(650) 340-7241.

Where is Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons?

1311 So. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402. The nearest other daycare we list is San Mateo Montessori, 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).