Challenger School - Middlefield
Daycare center in Palo Alto, CA. 3880 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
About the program
Challenger School - Middlefield is a licensed daycare center in Palo Alto, California, on the state register since 1999. It is licensed for 198 children and serves preschool ages.
Challenger School is a private school offering preschool through eighth-grade education with an academic focus.
The program follows a academic approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Challenger School - Middlefield does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,452 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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.
What parents say
Our experience with Challenger Middlefield has been wonderful. Over the past three years, we have seen tremendous growth in our 6-year-old, both academically and socially. He has developed very effective communication skills and interacts confidently not only with children his age, but also with older kids. We have also seen his curiosity and passion for science grow significantly through the school’s engaging…
Amir Shojaei · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoA big thank you to our children’s teachers, Miss Susan, Miss Azita, Miss Nupur and Miss Madhumita. We truly appreciate the care, patience, and support they have given throughout the school year. Challenger School has provided a strong academic environment while still maintaining a warm and supportive atmosphere. We’ve seen so much growth in our children, not only academically, but also in their confidence and…
Thierry Lim · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoIt has been almost a year since our son joined preschool here (class 104), and our experience has been absolutely wonderful. We have witnessed his phenomenal growth across the board - he is truly flourishing in his intellectual, physical, and social-emotional development. I want to give a massive shoutout to Ms. Azita, Ms. Susan, and all the supporting teachers. They have shown immense patience, care, and…
Y. Zhang · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoWe have had such a wonderful experience with Challenger School’s Preschool Program! Miss Rebekah and Miss Vanessa are caring, patient, and truly invested in the children’s growth and confidence. The classroom environment is engaging, structured, and full of opportunities for learning through creativity and exploration. We’ve been especially impressed by how much our son has grown academically, socially, and…
Susan Pineda · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoGetting there
3880 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Questions about Challenger School - Middlefield
Is Challenger School - Middlefield licensed?
Yes. Challenger School - Middlefield holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 434403575), with a licensed capacity of 198 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Challenger School - Middlefield had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Challenger School - Middlefield, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Challenger School - Middlefield take?
Challenger School - Middlefield is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Challenger School - Middlefield cost?
Challenger School - Middlefield does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
