Palo Alto · Licensed center
Edgewood House Preschool LLC
At a glance
- Small Reggio Emilia–inspired center, licensed for 24 children.
- Hours 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round.
- Tuition $2,830 a month, full time; the age it is for isn’t stated. See costs
From their website, read July 2026:
“Our low teacher child ratios (1:5) and nurturing play-based routine is the most effective way to help children develop critical thinking skills (Executive Functioning) for future academic and social success.”
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 2 of its 5 licensing inspections since December 2021.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Jan 8, 2026Nothing cited
Oct 4, 20242 citations
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 5 of 6 staff files reviewed by LPA did not have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
CCR 101216(f)Type B
“(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 0 of 6 staff files reviewed by LPA did not have EMSA-approved pediatric CPR/1st Aid training certificates. The staff files did have current non-EMSA-approved training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(f)
- Jul 19, 2023Nothing cited
Aug 25, 20223 citations
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
“(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 1 out of 6 staff member's file did not contain proof of immunization for measles and pertussis which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
CCR 101216(g)(1)Type B
“(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that one out of 6 staff member's file did not contain a LIC503 Health Screening report from a physician, including the TB test result which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. All other staff files were complete and in good order.”
CCR 101216(g)(1)
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B)Type B
“(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 of 21 children require EpiPens. Non-expired medications were available and stored safely, however, LIC9221 Parent Consent for Administration of Medications forms were not filled out and signed by the parents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B)
- Dec 2, 2021Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 5 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 5 times had fewer: 64% of 457 had rules cited at 1 or none.
How all 457 Bay Area centers inspected 5 times compare
Of the 457 Bay Area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None29%
- 1 of 535%
- 2 of 523%This center
- 3 of 59%
- 4 of 54%
- All 5under 1%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- January 8, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since December 2021 — 3 cited nothing
- Most serious
- No finding carrying a severity level in the last 24 months.
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 4, 2024
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 5 of 6 staff files reviewed by LPA did not have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101216(f) · Type B
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 0 of 6 staff files reviewed by LPA did not have EMSA-approved pediatric CPR/1st Aid training certificates. The staff files did have current non-EMSA-approved training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Aug 2022 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · August 25, 2022
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 1 out of 6 staff member's file did not contain proof of immunization for measles and pertussis which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101216(g)(1) · Type B
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that one out of 6 staff member's file did not contain a LIC503 Health Screening report from a physician, including the TB test result which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. All other staff files were complete and in good order.
CCR 101226(e)(3)(B) · Type B
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 of 21 children require EpiPens. Non-expired medications were available and stored safely, however, LIC9221 Parent Consent for Administration of Medications forms were not filled out and signed by the parents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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What it costs
From $2,830 a month
Bay Area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.
- Application fee
- $50
A day here
8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round
Meals, outdoors, sleep and four more
- Meals
- Snacks provided (fruit, vegetables, cheese, crackers, milk/water); parents provide lunch
- Outdoors
- Scheduled inside/outside exploration block mid-morning (10:30-11:40) with all learning areas open
- Sleep
- Scheduled rest time 1-3pm; children who fall asleep sleep until they wake naturally; consistent non-nappers do quiet activities instead
- Diapers
- Diapers and wipes provided; pull-ups not provided (may be brought from home)
- Updates for parents
- Email updates 1-2x/month plus a private Facebook Group for families
- Schedule
- Full-day
- Closed
- 10 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
Follows the Palo Alto Unified School District holiday schedule; closed for 4th of July week, Labor Day, Thanksgiving week, winter break (~12/21-1/4), MLK Day, Presidents' Day weekend, spring break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, plus staff development days
How they teach
Reggio Emilia–inspired, Waldorf–inspired, emergent curriculum and play-based
“People love to describe us as play-based, Reggio-inspired, Waldorf-inspired, Emergent, and even Progressive at times.”
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Fever-free (under 99.8°F) for 24 hours; free from vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours before returning
- Special needs
- Partners with families and offers referrals to outside early-intervention/mental-health consultants when extra support is needed
Details
- Phone
- (650) 690-2347
- Address
- 493 W. Charleston Road, Palo Alto, 94306
- License
- 434414438
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Sources and dates
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
All checked July 2026.
Children per adult
- Children per adult edgewoodhousepreschool.com/…/Edgewood-House-Preschool-Parent-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf
How they teach
What it costs
- Monthly tuition, Application fee edgewoodhousepreschool.com/…/Edgewood-House-Preschool-Parent-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf
State record
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Sleep, Diapers, Updates for parents, Hours, Calendar, Schedule, Closed edgewoodhousepreschool.com/…/Edgewood-House-Preschool-Parent-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf
Policies
- When a child is sick, Special needs edgewoodhousepreschool.com/…/Edgewood-House-Preschool-Parent-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf
Details
- Phone, Address, License ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Website edgewoodhousepreschool.com
- Ages they serve edgewoodhousepreschool.com/…/Edgewood-House-Preschool-Parent-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf
Small means the smallest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 30 children. Medium is 31 to 75; large is 76 to 312.