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Menlo Childrens Center (801 Laurel Street)

Daycare center in Menlo Park, CA. 801 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025

4.2 (6 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (650) 330-2260Visit website
AgesPreschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition from$2,137 a month
Licensed capacity174 children
Citations on file5 (1 Type A)
On the register since2006

About the program

Menlo Childrens Center (801 Laurel Street) is a licensed daycare center in Menlo Park, California, on the state register since 2006. It is licensed for 174 children and serves preschool and school age ages.

Menlo Children's Center is a city-operated program providing toddler, preschool, and after-school care for residents and non-residents.

Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Toddler$2,618"Toddler (18 mos. - 3 yrs.) $2,618/month"
Preschool$2,137"Preschool (3 - 5 yrs) $2,137/month"

Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + School Age Day Care Center · 414002020, 414002032
Licence statusActive since 2006
Licensed capacity174 children
Inspections on file6
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file5Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)145 of 294 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints06 inspection visits · last visit April 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101170(e)(1) · 101429(a)(2)(B) · 101229.1(b) · 101700.3(b)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Nice place for children who live in Menlo Park city. You can meet good teachers and parents. Plus, this place is surrounded by Menlo Park's city center buildings such as a library, gymnasium, city center, police station, and a wonderful park, Burgess. My family and I have lots of good memories here.

Andy Park · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

My child was humiliated and bullied by not only other children, but the staff as well.

Beanman · 1/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

801 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Questions about Menlo Childrens Center (801 Laurel Street)

Is Menlo Childrens Center (801 Laurel Street) licensed?

Yes. Menlo Childrens Center (801 Laurel Street) holds an active Day Care Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 414002020, 414002032), with a licensed capacity of 174 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Menlo Childrens Center (801 Laurel Street) had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 5 citations for Menlo Childrens Center (801 Laurel Street), 1 of them Type A, across 6 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Menlo Childrens Center (801 Laurel Street) take?

Menlo Childrens Center (801 Laurel Street) is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages.

How much does Menlo Childrens Center (801 Laurel Street) cost?

Menlo Childrens Center (801 Laurel Street) publishes full-time tuition from $2,137 to $2,618 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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