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Play Pals Preschool

Daycare center in San Leandro, CA. 14207 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578

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Play Pals Preschool in San Leandro, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity40 children
Citations on file10
On the register since2023

About the program

Play Pals Preschool is a licensed daycare center in San Leandro, California, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 40 children and serves preschool ages.

Play Pals Preschool is an inclusive, play-based, Reggio-inspired program in San Leandro offering onsite speech therapy for children ages 18 months plus.

The program follows a Reggio Emilia and play-based approach.

Reggio EmiliaPlay-basedOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Play Pals 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 $1,705 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 015700598
Licence statusActive since 2023
Licensed capacity40 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file10Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0101 of 563 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints61 inspection visits · last visit June 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

101416.2(a)(b) · 101219(f) · 101223(a)(2) · 101212(f) · 101229(a) · 101216(g)(1) · 101220.1(g) · 101215.1(b) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101221(a) · 101221(b)(5) · 101221(b)(8) · 101226(e)(1)(B) · 101239(a)(1)(A) · 101217(a)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Both of my boys attend PlayPals Preschool, and I’m happy with my choice because they have very welcoming and certified teachers/caregivers. I absolutely love what they offer for their kids: arts and crafts, story times, playing outside with different sensory toys, and more importantly, they teach early academics when the child is ready enough. I am so grateful for PlayPals Preschool and appreciate every teacher’s…

Lkhagvasuren Erdenebat · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago

Finding the right preschool is one of the most important decisions a parent can make, and we feel so lucky to have found Play Pals! From day one, the staff have been nothing short of amazing - warm, consistent, and genuinely invested in my son. They truly treat each child as an individual, taking the time to get to know my 3-year-old and tailoring their care to meet his unique needs. The growth we’ve seen in him…

Laura Molina Fregoso · 5/5 on Google · 5 months ago

Shoutout to the teachers at Play Pals! You have all been patient, loving, caring and genuinely interested in the children’s development and well-being. The teachers recognize the uniqueness of each student and help them succeed in their own way. My son has made great progress since attending Play PALs! He also enjoys spending time at school with his teachers and classmates. The new addition of the outside play area…

Jia Chen · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago

My daughter started preschool here when she was 21 months old, and we’ve had such a wonderful experience. The teachers are so kind and patient. They helped her adjust during those tough first two weeks and supported her through potty training. The small class size means she gets so much individual attention, which I really appreciate. Communication is great, and I love getting photos and updates through the…

Vanni · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago
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Getting there

14207 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578

Questions about Play Pals Preschool

Is Play Pals Preschool licensed?

Yes. Play Pals Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 015700598), with a licensed capacity of 40 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Play Pals Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 10 citations for Play Pals Preschool, 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 Play Pals Preschool take?

Play Pals Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Play Pals Preschool cost?

Play Pals 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.

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