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Thumbelina Nursery School

20 Horgan Avenue, Redwood City, CA 940615.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$555
year first licensed
2017
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About Thumbelina Nursery School

Thumbelina Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Redwood City, California. The state has licensed it since March 27, 2017, for up to 45 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits since Mar 2023, with 3 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Before- and after-schoolMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 thru 5 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “full-time 7am-6pm, part-time 8am-12pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 thru 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care
StaffCollege degrees, certified in Early Childhood Education
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: We even help with potty training!
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Thumbelina Nursery School 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 Thumbelina Nursery School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits to Thumbelina Nursery School since Mar 2023. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
45 children
First licensed
2017
License number
#414004281
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Summary

9 visits since Mar 2023 · Last visit Sep 2, 2026

Type A citations 3 · 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.

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  1. Sep 2, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Aug 26, 2026Inspection
  3. Jun 23, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  4. Jun 16, 2026Visit
  5. Jun 5, 2026Visit
  6. Nov 7, 2025Visit
  7. Jun 13, 2025Inspection
  8. Apr 3, 2024Inspection
  9. Mar 8, 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 Thumbelina Nursery School

Is Thumbelina Nursery School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 27, 2017.

Does Thumbelina Nursery School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits to Thumbelina Nursery School since Mar 2023. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Thumbelina Nursery School care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Thumbelina Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Thumbelina Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 364-5165 to ask.

What is Thumbelina Nursery School's phone number?

(650) 364-5165.

Where is Thumbelina Nursery School?

20 Horgan Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Pius Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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