Courthouse Children’s Waiting Room
Get Free Child Supervision While In Court
If you need childcare to appear in court or to take care of court-related business, the Children’s Waiting Room program can provide you with free, on-site child watching while you attend to your obligations.
Many parents and guardians are not aware of this unique service. If you or someone you know could benefit from this free drop-in care, call the numbers listed below for more information and a schedule.
Children’s Waiting Rooms are operated in partnership with the Superior Court, and provide care on a first-come, first served basis. The program welcomes children aged two and a half and up. (Children must be potty-trained).
This is a free, drop-in child watch facility.
Location of Children’s Waiting Rooms
- Redwood City Hall of Justice
400 County Center, Redwood City, CA
(650) 363-4307 - Juvenile Court, San Mateo
222 Paul Scannell Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-5599


