Turnbull Children's Center
Daycare center in San Mateo, CA. 715 Indian Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
About the program
Turnbull Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in San Mateo, California, on the state register since 1985. It is licensed for 298 children and serves preschool ages.
The San Mateo-Foster City School District provides information regarding its educational programs and district services.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Turnbull Children's Center 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
101223(a)(7)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
There are two preschools housed on the Turnbull campus -- a fee-based mandarin immersion school and a state-subsidized English speaking preschool. This review covers the fee-based mandarin immersion school. Our daughter attended Turnbull for the second half of her Pre-K 4 year (she is now a 1st grader in the school next door) and our son is in his second year at the school (in Pre-K 4 after completing Pre-K3 last…
connie chang · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoWonderful school with amazing, supportive teachers. This school has played a major role in preparing my child for kindergarten. I’m grateful for everything that Turnbull has done for my family.
Christie Onoda · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoAmazing, caring preschool program run by the San Mateo-Foster City school district. Home to Mandarin Immersion Preschool and state-sponsored English preschool
allison ng · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoMy nephew goes to that school ... I had to pick him and the staff are every friendly and made hehadall his Work and even gave me a few suggestions on how to help with his school work
rony rocha · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoGetting there
715 Indian Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
Questions about Turnbull Children's Center
Is Turnbull Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Turnbull Children's Center holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 410509079), with a licensed capacity of 298 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Turnbull Children's Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Turnbull Children's Center, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Turnbull Children's Center take?
Turnbull Children's Center is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Turnbull Children's Center cost?
Turnbull Children's Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
