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Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors

178 South Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 944024.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$555
year first licensed
2017
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About Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors

Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors is a licensed child care center in San Mateo, California. The state has licensed it since February 17, 2017, for up to 30 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, drop-in care, full-time care and part-time care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Feb 2022, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2–10
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
30 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2–10
ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors 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 Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors since Feb 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
30 children
First licensed
2017
License number
#414004238
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits since Feb 2022 · Last visit Apr 24, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, 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. Apr 24, 2026Visit
  2. Mar 12, 2026Inspection
  3. Jan 8, 2025Inspection
  4. Feb 14, 2023Inspection
  5. Feb 22, 2022Visit
  6. Feb 9, 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 Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors

Is Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 17, 2017.

Does Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors since Feb 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors' hours?

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

How much does Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 401-8368 to ask.

What is Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors' phone number?

(650) 401-8368.

Where is Playgroups Unlimited - Universe of Colors?

178 South Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94402. The nearest other daycare we list is A+ Immersion Preschool, 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).