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THE EARLY YEARS

Please check out this place for your preschool needs. The staff and teachers are wonderful and actively engage the children and their...

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Safari Kid San Mateo

My son has been going since he was 18 months and he is super happy with the daycare and looks forward to going in every day. He learns a lot...

- Danielle B.

KERRIGAN, DANA ELIZABETH

Dana provides incredible care for our child. She is so enthusiastic and passionate about what she does. Her home set up caters for a...

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Neo Immersion Montessori School

830 Rosita Rd Unit C18 PACIFICA, CA

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
International
+ 3 more
Cultivating Global Young Minds—A Montessori Education Journey Beyond The Classroom for 2.5-6 Year Old Neo Immersion Montessori School offers a unique bilingual experience in English and Mandarin-Chinese, designed for early childhood children ages 2.5-6 years old. Located in the city of Pacifica, the school integrates Dr. Maria...
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La Casita Preschool Pacifica

582 Brighton Rd Pacifica, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Established in 2011, La Casita Preschool Pacifica is childcare and early childhood education provider located at 582 Brighton Road, Pacifica, California. Aside from its preschool program, the school also offers extended care services, before school between 7 to 8 am, and after school between 3 to 5 pm, daily.
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THE EARLY YEARS

371 ALLERTON AVENUE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$900/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Our program blends structured learning with child-led exploration. Our thoughtfully designed classrooms, sensory materials, and age-appropriate activities help children develop early language, motor, and problem-solving skills. We stand out for our evidence-based curriculum and individualized attention, ensuring every child...

Care Member says "Please check out this place for your preschool needs. The staff and teachers are wonderful and actively engage the children and their families for...

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Safari Kid San Mateo

521 E 5TH AVE SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2280/mo
Academic
Waldorf
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
At Safari Kid, we believe childhood should be celebrated! Our proprietary preschool curriculum takes inspiration from a mix of both traditional methods (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf) and reflects current brain research on early childhood development. This has resulted in a focus on the whole child, in which we offer the...

Danielle B. says "My son has been going since he was 18 months and he is super happy with the daycare and looks forward to going in every day. He learns a lot and has fun...

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KERRIGAN, DANA ELIZABETH

238 COUNTRY CLUB DR S SAN FRAN, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Located in what feels like the countryside of South San Francisco, I am conveniently located 5 minutes from 280 and 101. I have been running the daycare for 2 years and have over 18 years of working with children under my belt. My daycare room is full of natural light and I have a large outdoor space with a play castle and play...

Care Member says "Dana provides incredible care for our child. She is so enthusiastic and passionate about what she does. Her home set up caters for a multitude of...

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KERMANI-CARY, SHEILA

931 ANGUS AVE W SAN BRUNO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Montessori
In-Home daycare
The Preschool Your Child Deserves We provide a happy, creative environment that allows each child to develop at his/her own pace. Conveniently located blocks from YouTube, Google, Walmart Corporate, Kaiser Permanente, Bay Hill Business Park, Bay Hill Shopping Center, 5 minutes to SFO International Airport, 15 Minutes to San...

Care Member says "My daughter learned so much with Sheila. She left to elementary school feeling confident and prepared. She loved being at Sheila’s so much that she asks...

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Building Kidz of San Mateo North - CALL FOR FALL PROMO

120 LINDBERGH ST SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
International
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in our students. Our...

Care Member says "Director is super nice. Kids get a lot of outdoor time which is a plus for my expectations."

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Jubilee Daycare

2445 Tara Lane SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Our passionate team of experienced caregivers is dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child. With a comprehensive curriculum designed to support the development of the whole child, we ignite a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. Our Commitment At Jubilee Daycare, your child's safety is...

Jaqueline L. says "They are perfect! They have great food for the kids. They are also very trustworthy."

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Small Blessing's Daycare

290 Malosi Street 219 b SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2800/mo
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Small Blessing's is a small in home-daycare right here in San Francisco, located in the new building 290 Malosi in the Visitacion Valley district. I, Jocelyn Lainez-Robles (the owner) strive to serve my community as best as possible and give children a rich filled child care. All are welcomed no matter where you come from. My...

Care Member says "Responsible, attentive, and very attentive to the children. The teachers are very kind."

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MILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1400 HILLSIDE BLVD S SAN FRAN, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Established in 1988, Mills Montessori is a private school located in South San Francisco, California. Following both a traditional and contemporary Montessori method, Mills Montessori strives to fulfill the needs of each child while recognizing their unique difference both academically and socially. This interdisciplinary...

Care Member says "Attending Mills Montessori has been an incredibly enriching experience for my child. The dedicated teachers create a nurturing and safe environment...

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CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL

3399 CSM DR SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)
Academic
International
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Day Care
+ 2 more
Creative Learning Preschool is located in San Mateo, CA. Our address is 3399 CSM Dr. San Mateo CA 94402 We care for students from ages 2-6. The teacher to student ratio is low-5 to 1. Our curriculum is play and fundamental education based: early reading, word recognition, geometrical shape building while also including...

Miguel H. says "Our 3yo attended CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL for about 5 months. It was the perfect fit. We noticed a boost in his confidence, social skills and...

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Sunshine Preschool Center

650 ANDOVER ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Sunshine Preschool Center provides a safe, nurturing, child-centered environment. Our goal is to provide your children with a place where they can socialize, learn, and grow. Additionally, we aim to help the children develop high self-esteem and leave them with a true sense of themselves. You can trust us to be patient and...

Jean Y. says "They are very flexible, and the teacher is really great with my daughter and they are really great about scheduling and work with my daughter with where she...

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Stratford School (San Bruno El Camino)

300 EL CAMINO REAL SAN BRUNO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Day Care
Child care
Our campus is tailored for our youngest learner, featuring classrooms intentionally designed to inspire excellence in early learning through our advanced curriculum, specialty teachers, and hands-on STEAM play. Offering our robust Preschool curriculum along with the option of our Mandarin Bilingual program, our open, caring,...
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Universe of Colors

178 South Boulevard San Mateo, CA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Universe of Colors offers Preschool Language Immersion Programs for children, 2-5 years old. We offer Spanish, French and Italian. Also After School for children, 5-9 years old. Our Full Body Immersion Programs teach your child a new language through fun activities such as art, music, puppets, story time, singing, etc.
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Stratford School San Francisco De Montfort

301 DE MONTFORT AVE SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Welcome to Stratford School San Francisco De Montfort Campus 2024 Niche Best Schools Stratford Private Elementary School on De Montfort Avenue in the Ingleside District of San Francisco, is committed to providing quality education and care to children in Ingleside, Stonestown, Sunnyside, Sunset, and Cayuga Terrace...
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World of Learning and Fun

2279 17th Ave San Francisco, CA

State license verified

Academic
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
+ 1 more
World of Learning and Fun has been in the business for over 30 years since 1981 with an active, loving atmosphere. World of Learning and Fun is a large and newly equipped daycare with a homelike setting where children feel motivated, comfortable, safe, and free to take on life's experiences. WLF always has low teacher - child...
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Creative Bug Preschool

Stern Grove San Francisco, CA

Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Creative Bug Preschool is a private forest school for children between the ages of two and six, focused on providing exceptional individualized care for each participant. Creative Bug emphasizes the importance of learning through exploration and expression, which is achieved through a variety of art-based lessons,...
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Camp Integem - San Mateo High School

506 N DELAWARE ST SAN MATEO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
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BERESFORD MONTESSORI ACADEMY INC.

1051 S CLAREMONT ST SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Spanish, Music, Art, and Social Emotional Programs

Mindy says "Our family has been with Beresford Montesorri since 2019. We have sent both of our kids there and the youngest is graduating in 2023. We are extremely...

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HUGS HANGOUT

2500 COTTONWOOD DR SAN BRUNO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Selecting a school for your child can be both exciting and challenging. We hope that you find our school warm and inviting. We hope that you and your child will become part of our “Hugs Hangout Extended Family.” We believe that children learn to think by doing. What they know depends on their first-hand experiences. We...

Jamie L. says "My daughter attended Hug Hangout for 2 years. I absolutely love their program and recommend them to friends and family. The staff is welcoming and makes...

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After-school programs near you in Pacifica, CA vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.

After school programs near you in Pacifica, CA provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.

Depending on the program, activities in Pacifica, CA may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.

To find a good after school program near you in Pacifica, CA, look no further than Care.com. You can use Care.com to compare the profiles of different after school programs in your area, including how much they cost.

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