Menlo School Child Care Center
50 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA
Playschool
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,150
- year first licensed
- 1998
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Playschool
Playschool is a licensed child care center in Atherton, California. The state has licensed it since August 31, 1998, for up to 80 children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in / hourly care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $1,150 to $2,050.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Jun 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.
Summer campPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Between two and five years old
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Between two and five years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in / hourly care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 1:7 for youngest children to 1:9 for oldest children |
| Daily life | Parents pack food. Potty training: Not required to be potty trained; teachers help children learn to use the toilet |
| More | Founded 1998 |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Playschool lists monthly tuition from $1,150 to $2,050. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Five Days: Monday–Friday from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm | $2,050 |
| Three Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 am – 12:30 noon | $1,150 |
| application fee | $50 |
| Extended Care for Five Days Students, drop-in | $20 an hour |
| Extended Care for Five Days Students, Monday–Thursday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, full time | $700 a month |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Playschool
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Playschool since Jun 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
- 80 children
- First licensed
- 1998
- License number
- #414000627
Summary
3 visits since Jun 2022 · Last visit Sep 11, 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 3 visits
- Sep 11, 2025Inspection
- Jun 18, 2024Inspection
- Jun 24, 2022Inspection
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Playschool
Marisol Chavez
Menlo Park, CA 94025 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Newton @ Encinal
195 Encinal Ave, Atherton, CA
Edelmira Cardenas
Atherton, CA 94027 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 3 reviews
Ihsd, Inc-Fair Oaks Head Start Center
3502 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA
5.0· 1 review
Nativity School
1250 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA
Champions-Las Lomitas Elementary (Sa)
299 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Atherton, CA
Yiting Wang
Atherton, CA 94027 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Yongli Chen
Atherton, CA 94027 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Questions about Playschool
Is Playschool licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 1998.
Does Playschool have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Playschool since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.
How many children can Playschool care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Playschool's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Playschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,150 to $2,050, as it lists it.
What is Playschool's phone number?
(650) 325-1623.
Where is Playschool?
150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027. The nearest other daycare we list is Newton @ Encinal, 0.3 miles away.