The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is pleased to offer the services of the Children's Waiting Rooms (CWR). The CWRs are a free service for those who have court business in the Hall of Justice in Redwood City or at the juvenile courthouse in San Mateo.

The CWR is a Superior Court Community Outreach project and is operated by Family Service Agency of San Mateo County, an organization with 30 years of childcare experience.

 

Location	Hours of Operation
The Children's Waiting Room observes the Court's holiday schedule.
Hall of Justice 400 County Center, 2nd Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 650-363-4307	Monday through Friday 8:30 - 4:30 (closed from 12:00 - 1:00)
Juvenile Courthouse 222 Paul Scannell Drive San Mateo, CA 94063 650-312-5599	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 - 4:30 (closed from 12:00 - 1:00)

About the Children's Waiting Room and Staff
Light snacks are provided. Age-appropriate games, toys and projects are available. The staff has many years of childcare experience and is trained in CPR and basic first aid. Please allow an extra 10 minutes to complete the necessary paperwork.

How to Use the Children's Waiting Room
Simply complete the registration form. Leave your driver's license, or other document with your picture on it, with the CWR staff - this will be used to ensure that the same parent/guardian picks up the child. Inform the CWR staff where in the Hall of Justice you can be reached. Attend to your court business confident that your children are playing in a safe, friendly environment.

Who May Use the Children's Waiting Room
Any parent or guardian who has business in the Court in the Hall of Justice, including: jurors, defendants, witnesses, litigants, appearances before a judge, while filing papers, using Family Court Services or the Family Law Facilitators Office. Children must be at least 2 ½ years old and toilet trained.

(Note: people with traffic and small claims matters held in the Traffic/Small Claims Courthouse may not use the CWR.)