Shu Academy Preschool
Daycare center in San Carlos, CA. 1601 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
About the program
Shu Academy Preschool is a licensed daycare center in San Carlos, California, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 55 children and serves preschool ages.
Shu Academy is a Mandarin bilingual preschool offering play-based education for children aged 18 months to 5 years at multiple locations.
The program follows a play-based and language immersion approach, states San Mateo County Quality Counts accreditation and offers Mandarin.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Shu Academy Preschool 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.
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.
Regulations cited
101170(e)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My daughter joined Shu Academy in San Carlos when it first opened its doors. She was only 18 months old at the time - tiny, shy, and just beginning her journey outside of home. Over the past three years, Shu became so much more than a preschool to our family. From toddler class to middle class to Pre-K, we watched her grow into a confident, curious, and independent little girl. Recently, she graduated after spending…
Lu Lu · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoWe are so grateful to be part of this wonderful preschool community. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to each child’s growth and development. We love the bilingual immersion environment, where children can build language skills, confidence, independence, and a love for learning through play and meaningful experiences. The school provides thoughtful activities every day and creates a warm, safe,…
PAKO J · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoShu Academy Preschool has been such a meaningful place for our family. Over time, we’ve seen real growth - not only in language skills, but also in independence, confidence, and social development. The teachers create a structured yet warm environment where children feel safe to explore and express themselves. The Chinese immersion approach is thoughtfully integrated into daily activities, making learning natural and…
Li Jiang · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoWe had such a wonderful experience here! My husband and I don’t speak Chinese, and we were nervous sending our first child to someone else. Now can’t be happier. Their curriculum has been the best, and the teachers were so caring. Our child literally asks to go to school on Sunday morning and doesn’t want to leave the school at pick up. They always take the needs of the kids first priority. Shu Academy’s best things…
Jueban Saorao · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoGetting there
1601 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
Questions about Shu Academy Preschool
Is Shu Academy Preschool licensed?
Yes. Shu Academy Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 414004997), with a licensed capacity of 55 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Shu Academy Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Shu Academy Preschool, 1 of them Type A, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Shu Academy Preschool take?
Shu Academy Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Shu Academy Preschool cost?
Shu Academy Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
