Overview
- Documents cited in new reporting indicate the Bicken Ben School operated at the residence from around 2021 as a Montessori-style program serving about 30 to 40 children.
- The operation initially lacked required city approvals, with permitting disputes persisting even after permits were reportedly obtained in 2022.
- Palo Alto set a June 30, 2025 deadline to cease operations or face legal action, according to city officials.
- California state records show the program was officially closed in August 2025, while a family spokesperson said it had relocated.
- Neighbors documented years of construction, traffic, parking strains, and heavy security, as the city’s spokesperson rejected claims of special treatment and said rules are enforced consistently.