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Bright Horizons at San Mateo

Daycare center in San Mateo, CA. 1700 Alameda de Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403

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Bright Horizons at San Mateo in San Mateo, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity100 children
Citations on file2
On the register since2023

About the program

Bright Horizons at San Mateo is a licensed daycare center in San Mateo, California, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 100 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Bright Horizons in San Mateo provides early education and child care services for infants through kindergarten-aged children.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Bright Horizons at San Mateo 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 places280 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 414004968, 414004969
Licence statusActive since 2023
Licensed capacity100 children
Inspections on file6
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file2Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)045 of 294 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints06 inspection visits · last visit September 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

101229.1(b) · 101229.1(a)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

We spent approximately 13 months at Bright Horizon Daycare Center, attending the infant to toddler class. We absolutely loved Teachers Julie, Kim, and Wendy in the infant class, as well as Teachers Sheila and Yi in toddler class. They were genuinely caring and organized a fantastic curriculum with engaging activities for the children. The facilities are also excellent, as they are very new. Our child also learned a…

Ziyun Ding · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our journey with Bright Horizons San Mateo over the past six months has been exceptional. Everyone is super nice and cool, making it feel just like a second home. The place is not just bright but also super modern, making it a fantastic spot for our little buddy. Daily book readings, interactive sessions, and engaging songs have significantly contributed to our child's joy and learning. We also like the regular…

Tony M · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Bright Horizons at San Mateo has been a home away from home for our family and our three year old. We chose this particular location of Bright Horizons because of the accommodating hours, friendly teaching staff and clean, safe facility (it's new! what more can you ask for than fresh, new facilities and new resources). We also love the large outdoor playground. The teachers encourage creative play, find creative ways…

Shannon Chircop · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

hi!! can i get a quote? how much is full time for a 1yr. old baby???thanks!!!!

Pamkish Chua · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago
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Getting there

1700 Alameda de Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403

Questions about Bright Horizons at San Mateo

Is Bright Horizons at San Mateo licensed?

Yes. Bright Horizons at San Mateo holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 414004968, 414004969), with a licensed capacity of 100 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Bright Horizons at San Mateo had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 2 citations for Bright Horizons at San Mateo, across 6 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Bright Horizons at San Mateo take?

Bright Horizons at San Mateo is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Bright Horizons at San Mateo cost?

Bright Horizons at San Mateo 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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