Challenge School 益智中文
Daycare center in San Mateo, CA. 1661 Fashion Island Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94404
About the program
Challenge School 益智中文 is a licensed daycare center in San Mateo, California, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 88 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Challenge School is a Mandarin bilingual preschool and Chinese school with multiple locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The program follows a language immersion approach, states NAEYC and WASC accreditation and offers Mandarin.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Challenge School 益智中文 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.
What parents say
We absolutely love this school. It has been a wonderful experience for our daughter. She is always happy to go to school and truly loves her teachers. Before enrolling, we toured two other schools, and this one stood out as the best environment for our daughter. The facility is exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully cared for. The outdoor play area is also in great condition, unlike some of the other…
Amy Xu · 5/5 on Google · a month agoMy son started at Challenge School when he was 2 years old. All the teachers have been so patient and warm. I really appreciate how they encouraged and guided him to explore based on his own interests instead of using one standard approach for every child. He graduated from preschool this year, and he still really loves all of his teachers! Now he is attending the summer camp in the School-Age Program, and I’ve been…
Yihua Guan · 5/5 on Google · a month agoWe initially chose Challenge School San Mateo because it could support both of our children at one location, with one in preschool and one in afterschool. It was not the simplest logistical choice since we needed additional help with transportation from our local elementary school, but the Mandarin immersion program, spacious playground, and convenient parking made it worth the extra effort. What I ultimately fell in…
Jennifer Barbettini · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe have had an incredible journey at Challenge School over the past two years. My son, Ryan, started here as a shy and timid child, but seeing his transformation has been truly heartwarming. Here are a few reasons why we highly recommend this school: Amazing Growth: Ryan progressed through the Caterpillar and Ladybug classes, and the change has been night and day. Thanks to the teachers' holistic care and dedicated…
Isabel Guan (yolieeee) · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoGetting there
1661 Fashion Island Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94404
Questions about Challenge School 益智中文
Is Challenge School 益智中文 licensed?
Yes. Challenge School 益智中文 holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 414005160), with a licensed capacity of 88 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Challenge School 益智中文 had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Challenge School 益智中文, 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 Challenge School 益智中文 take?
Challenge School 益智中文 is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Challenge School 益智中文 cost?
Challenge School 益智中文 does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
