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St. Matthias Preschool

533 Canyon Rd, Redwood City, CA 940624.4· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$555
year first licensed
1994
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About St. Matthias Preschool

St. Matthias Preschool is a licensed child care center in Redwood City, California. The state has licensed it since September 11, 1994, for up to 90 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since May 2023, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

Faith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 through 5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 through 5
ApproachFaith-based (Catholic), Play-based
EnrichmentSpanish sessions, music and dance sessions
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1977
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Matthias Preschool 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 St. Matthias Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to St. Matthias Preschool since May 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
90 children
First licensed
1994
License number
#410502005
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Summary

3 visits since May 2023 · Last visit Sep 17, 2025

Type A citations 0 · 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. Sep 17, 2025Inspection
  2. Jul 26, 2024Inspection
  3. May 24, 2023Inspection

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 St. Matthias Preschool

Is St. Matthias Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 11, 1994.

Does St. Matthias Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to St. Matthias Preschool since May 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can St. Matthias Preschool care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. Matthias Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Matthias Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 367-1320 to ask.

What is St. Matthias Preschool's phone number?

(650) 367-1320.

Where is St. Matthias Preschool?

533 Canyon Rd, Redwood City, CA 94062. The nearest other daycare we list is Neighborhood Kids Corner, 0.5 miles away.

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