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Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road)

Daycare center in Menlo Park, CA. 135 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025

4.9 (32 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (650) 382-9388Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity56 children
Citations on file17 (2 Type A)
On the register since2022

About the program

Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road) is a licensed daycare center in Menlo Park, California, on the state register since 2022. It is licensed for 56 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Whole Kid School is a year-round licensed childcare provider in Menlo Park serving children from three months to five years old.

The program includes meals.

Meals includedParent app updates

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,507 a month.

Infant places80 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 414004815, 414004816
Licence statusActive since 2022
Licensed capacity56 children
Inspections on file4
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file17Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)245 of 294 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints04 inspection visits · last visit March 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

1596.8662(b)(1) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 101170(e)(2) · 101416.2(b) · 101216(g)(1) · 101217(d) · 1596.8595(c)(1)(3) · 1596.817(a)(2)(A) · 1596.8595(c)(1) · 101160(a) · 101223(b)(2) · 101218.1(c) · 101225(f) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101217(d) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 101170(e)(2)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

We are so happy we chose Whole Kid School for our daughter. She started attending when she was just 4 months old, and seeing her grow in this environment has been a joy. We feel she was socialized very early on and has always been incredibly well taken care of. The teachers are truly the heart of this school, they genuinely care about the students. They do a fantastic job with activities, especially the arts and…

Robert Strong · 5/5 on Google · 8 months ago

We’ve been going to WKS for three years, enrolling our daughter when she was just four months old, and we couldn’t be happier. You can truly tell the teachers care deeply about their students and are excellent at giving students tools for emotional regulation. Starting in the infant class, it was so reassuring to have teachers who not only watched out for our child but also offered thoughtful tips for challenges we…

Yvonne Lin · 5/5 on Google · 8 months ago

We highly recommend Whole Kids School for any parent looking for a high-quality early childcare. Our daughter has been enrolled since she was 18 months old, and the growth we've seen in her is a testament to their curriculum and care. The communication here is outstanding--we always receive detailed, thoughtful updates on her progress. The teachers are clearly passionate about child development, and they have…

Sandeep R · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

Update 6/2/26: Our daughter is now 2.5 yo and still thriving at WKS. I highly recommend this school to any discerning parent. It's an amazing environment and the teachers are loving, smart, and professional. We're so happy with our choice and how much our daughter loves her teachers and friends! --- My daughter started at WKS at 9.5 months old and she's now in the Young Toddlers class. She has absolutely thrived in…

Susie Kim · 5/5 on Google · 3 months ago
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Getting there

135 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Questions about Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road)

Is Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road) licensed?

Yes. Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road) holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 414004815, 414004816), with a licensed capacity of 56 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road) had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 17 citations for Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road), 2 of them Type A, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road) take?

Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road) is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road) cost?

Whole Kid School (135 Willow Road) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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