STRATFORD SCHOOL

870 NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Palo Alto, CA 94303LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 13, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
STRATFORD SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
870 NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 91.0/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected February 13, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent91.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety70/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Feb 13, 2026

Last Inspection

216

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Feb 13, 2026
1 unsubstantiated
Oct 9, 2025
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintApr 16, 2024

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintApr 16, 2024

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintApr 16, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is STRATFORD SCHOOL's safety grade?

STRATFORD SCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 91.0 out of 100.

How many violations does STRATFORD SCHOOL have?

STRATFORD SCHOOL has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was STRATFORD SCHOOL last inspected?

STRATFORD SCHOOL was last inspected on February 13, 2026.

Has STRATFORD SCHOOL had any complaints?

STRATFORD SCHOOL has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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