We respect children and the adults who support them, striving to understand and respond to their individual developmental needs, learning styles and cultures.
Our Board, staff and friends are proud that initiatives demonstrating our core values have been recognized by the community and by our peers.
Awarded by the international educational publisher Twinkl
"Best Children's Educational Center" As voted by local parents
First Presented the Museum in 2022
Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the San Jose Area
Presented to the top 10% of attractions worldwide in 2020.
Presented for service to the community
Presented for
*Alice's Wonderland (2003)
*The Wonder Cabinet (2007)
Presented in recognition of
*Zero Waste Practices (2010) and
*Summer of Service Youth Program (2000)
Presented for service learning programs
Presented in recognition of
*Play Your Way (2017)
Presented in recognition of
*BioSITE (Students Investigating Their Environment)
Presented in 2024
Presented in recognition of transparency and accountability
Presented in recognition of transparency and best practices