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Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area

Daycare center in Saratoga, CA. 12850 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070

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Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area in Saratoga, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity45 children
Citations on file1
On the register since2025

About the program

Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area is a licensed daycare center in Saratoga, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 45 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Saratoga French Cultural Preschool provides a Waldorf-inspired, nature-based French immersion program for children ages two through kindergarten.

The program follows a waldorf-inspired, nature-based, language immersion and play-based approach, offers French and includes meals.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area 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

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Licence typeSingle Licensed Child Care Center · 434417231
Licence statusActive since 2025
Licensed capacity45 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file1Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0121 of 528 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints01 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

101229(a)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

I highly recommend this school because of its wonderful teachers, the nurturing environment, and the thoughtful activities. The founder and principal, Nadia, puts her soul into this institution. Our son went to this school for almost two years between the ages 2-4. He is happy every morning to go and he is fluent in French. He loves learning because of the way the teachers encourage it and make it fun. They teach the…

Roja de Cande · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago

We joined SFC Preschool as a warm francophone/francophile community, and it was the best decision. The teachers and principal organize engaging activities year-round, including baking projects where kids make their own bread and pastries, science explorations, and creative crafts. Parents stay connected with events outside school, and our child always looks engaged and very happy. They watch the kids’ development…

sonia · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

We absolutely love this preschool! Highly recommend! It’s a place where your little ones feel loved, cared for and inspired to learn! The teachers are great, very dedicated! The owner Nadia is amazing, very kind and welcoming!

Caren Jreissati · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

SFC is such a wonderful preschool! Ms Nadia and all the teachers a like an extended family while also incredibly professional. We are not a French speaking family and the school and other parents are very welcoming. The play based, emotional learning focused making preschool fun and also enriching was exactly what we were looking for, plus exposure to another language. We also loved that our children had the…

Marjorie McInerney · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago
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Getting there

12850 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070

Questions about Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area

Is Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area licensed?

Yes. Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 434417231), with a licensed capacity of 45 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area, 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 Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area take?

Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area cost?

Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area 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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