Challenger School - Berryessa
Daycare center in San Jose, CA. 711 E Gish RD, San Jose, CA 95112
About the program
Challenger School - Berryessa is a licensed daycare center in San Jose, California, on the state register since 1998. It is licensed for 192 children and serves preschool ages.
Challenger School is a private school offering academic programs for preschool through eighth grade students.
The program follows a academic approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Challenger School - Berryessa 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
As the school year comes to a close, we wanted to share our gratitude after our first year at Challenger. Before finding this community, we tried 3 other schools and daycares (including Bright Horizons), and Challenger has been, by far, the most positive and rewarding experience for our family. Our son, William, started in August 2025 at just under 3 years old. He was incredibly energetic and easily distracted, but…
Dongjin Ahn · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoFinding a place that handles both academics and fun so well is a lifesaver. As a parent of a 6-year-old, I love that they help with homework every day. It makes our evenings at home so much easier and stress-free. Their summer camp is always a blast, too. The kids get a wide range of activities, great field trips, and fun events that keep them busy and happy. One thing that stands out is how they include parents in…
Michael javier Gutiérrez gallo · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoGreat school with an excellent environment. Our 2nd grader and preschooler look forward to school every day. Thanks to the structured curriculum, we have noticed clear improvements in their development. The teaching staff is kind and truly invested in the kids. A special thank you to Ms. Sonali and Ms. Shivani in preschool class A2 and Ms. Joseph in 2nd grade! Both children have developed a great interest in…
Parvathy Thilak · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoChallenger Schools do a strong job emphasizing academic performance and achievement. However, there are several serious concerns. Many Challenger students struggle to integrate into group activities and often lack a sense of community and social connection. The main reasons include: 1. In order to manage school task lists, schools strictly require student to follow rigid records, prioritizing control over…
Han Yu · 2/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
711 E Gish RD, San Jose, CA 95112
Questions about Challenger School - Berryessa
Is Challenger School - Berryessa licensed?
Yes. Challenger School - Berryessa holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 434400467), with a licensed capacity of 192 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Challenger School - Berryessa had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Challenger School - Berryessa, across 2 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 - Berryessa take?
Challenger School - Berryessa is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Challenger School - Berryessa cost?
Challenger School - Berryessa does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
