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Shu Academy San Carlos

1601 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 940705.0· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$555
year first licensed
2023
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About Shu Academy San Carlos

Shu Academy San Carlos is a licensed child care center in San Carlos, California. The state has licensed it since June 19, 2023, for up to 55 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach.

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

MontessoriBilingual program
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Child care center
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
55 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

ApproachBilingual / immersion (Mandarin), Montessori
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shu Academy San Carlos 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 Shu Academy San Carlos

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Shu Academy San Carlos since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
55 children
First licensed
2023
License number
#414004997
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Summary

5 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Aug 5, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 0, 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. Aug 5, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. May 1, 2026Visit
  3. Aug 28, 2025Inspection
  4. Apr 4, 2024Visit
  5. Jun 6, 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 Shu Academy San Carlos

Is Shu Academy San Carlos licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 19, 2023.

Does Shu Academy San Carlos have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Shu Academy San Carlos since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Shu Academy San Carlos care for?

55, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Shu Academy San Carlos' hours?

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

How much does Shu Academy San Carlos cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 866-9190 to ask.

What is Shu Academy San Carlos' phone number?

(650) 866-9190.

Where is Shu Academy San Carlos?

1601 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Kidz School, under 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).