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Broadway Childcare Preschool

5.0

We are so grateful that we found Naveen! Naveen (and her husband) are wonderful educators and exceptionally gifted in caring and nurturing children. They have been taking care of our daughter well over a year and we couldn't be happier with their daycare, or with the growth we have seen in our...

- Carola N

Barb's Home Day Care

5.0

We feel so blessed to have found Barb and her caring team. Our son started as a 4mo old infant and Barb was so caring and gentle with us new parents during that tough first week. She sent us pictures and updates that helped us feel confident that he was cared for and loved. Throughout the last year,...

- Alex H

Little Rascals Daycare

5.0

The owner, Maria Schoenfeld, has been running this sweet little daycare for several years. She employs three full time caregivers, one of whom is her daughter who has an Early Childhood Education degree and is very involved in teaching the kids (alphabet, colors, calendar, songs, reading, amazing...

- A Z

Open Gate Nursery School

5.0

We are starting our 3rd year at Open Gate Nursery School and have nothing but good things to share! It's been a great experience for our whole family. One of the things that drew me in when I was searching is their nut-free school policy, perfect for our son with a peanut allergy. We also like the...

- Sarah K

Before school programs in San Mateo, CA

Highland Montessori

Highland Montessori

614 Highland Avenue, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $1300/mo

Highland Montessori is small preschool located in a quiet, residential area in north San Mateo near the Burlingame border. We are licensed for 20 children and accept ages 3 - 5 years old (younger children may be accepted if they demonstrate developmental readiness). Our doors have been open since...

San Mateo Parents Nursery School

1732 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $162/day

San Mateo Parents' Nursery School is a Co-op like no other. We offer part and full time schedules. Our mission at SMPNS is to provide an environment for children to learn through play and families to feel supported by a diverse community of people.

Universe of Colors

302 8th Ave, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $2160/day

Universe of Colors at 302 8th Ave, San Mateo, CA an accredited facility that provides access structured child care to children living in San Mateo area. Their center aims to promote the academic and social development by providing a structured curriculum that is sensitive to their students' learning...

Universe of Colors

Universe of Colors

178 South Boulevard, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $1480/mo

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...

A+ Modern Preschool

241 Beach Park Blvd, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $12/hr

A+ Modern Preschool is a play-based parent-cooperative preschool with great teachers, small class sizes and affordable tuition rates. The school gives children an opportunity to use and experiment with equipment and materials that individual families may not have at home. They also offer a unique...

Welcome Amigos

1737 Hamlet St, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $15100/day

Welcome Amigos is a child care facility that provides their students child care appropriate for their developmental level. Their center, located at 1737 Hamlet St, San Mateo, CA believes that children learn efficiently through the use of play and structured activities incorporated in their child...

Lucy?s Learn and Play Daycare

618 Folkstone Ave, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $375/wk

Lucy's Learn and Play Daycare has been a child care provider for over 8 years. Based in Redwood City California, this daycare facility is certified in CPR and First Aid. Lucy's Learn and Play Daycare offers a loving family environment for children, Mondays thru Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

St. Matthews Day School

St. Matthews Day School

16 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $18175/day

Serving students Preschool through Grade Eight, St. Matthew s Episcopal is a private, independent, coeducational day school steeped in the core values of Academic Excellence, Service to Others, Respect for Diversity and Compassionate Community. St. Matthew s students and families reflect the unique...

ISDI

98 42nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA

Costimate: $377/wk

A child care center that provides professional and experienced daycare. We care about your kids and make sure they have the best in daycare.

Michelles Explorers Family Home Daycare

2284 Kent St, San Mateo, CA

Costimate: $376/wk

Michelle's Explorers Family Home Daycare in San Mateo is licensed by the State of California to provide care services to children ages 4 months to 5 years. It offers a program that develop a child's natural curiosity to learn math, reading, critical thinking skills and helps develop social,...

Happy Kids Daycare

733 Rand Street, San Mateo, CA

Costimate: $415/wk

Happy Kids Daycare is an in-home child care provider in San Mateo owned and operated by Galina Galant.

Broadway Childcare Preschool

Broadway Childcare Preschool

Broadway, Millbrae, CA

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5.0
"My daughter has been going to this preschool since she's 1 year old and now my daughter is 4 year old. The teacher, Niveen, is a very loving and caring person that truly treats our daughter like her own. In addition, Niveen not only organizes a great curriculum...

Tuan-Lung W


Barb's Home Day Care

Barb's Home Day Care

468 Fourth Ave, Redwood City, CA

Starting at $425/wk

5.0

(3)

Barb's Home Day Care follows a fun and stimulating curriculum: circle time, arts and crafts, reading time, rhymes and rhythms, visits to local libraries and playgrounds and much more. We have a large yard for the children to play which includes a sand box. I can prepare fresh and organic food...
5.0
"We have been a Barb's home daycare family for 2.5 years and couldn't be happier. Our son is 3 years old and our daughter is 6 months. They both love seeing Barb and playing with the other children. She has created a tight-knit, family atmosphere that makes me feel...

Rachael


The Hillsborough Preschools

2600 Ralston Avenue, Hillsborough, CA

Starting at $582/mo

We offer three amazing preschools within our community. Each preschool is located on a Hillsborough City School District campus. Under the auspices of the Hillsborough City School District and administered by the Hillsborough Recreation Program, the Hillsborough Preschools offer an...

The Children's Cottage

The Children's Cottage

710 Del Monte Ave, South San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $338/wk

My program provide from birth to 5 years old. I believe my job as a family child care provider is to support the role of families in children's lives. I strive to enhance the physical, cognitive and emotional growth of each and every child in my care through a wide variety of activities. The...

Rollingwood Child Care

Rollingwood Child Care

2691 Fleetwood Dr, San Bruno, CA

Starting at $475/wk

Rollingwood Child Care is a child care and development center located in Rollingwood area of San Bruno, California. It is a state licensed center and accepts children like infant, toddler and preschooler. I have been in a child care profession for over 9 years including teaching in elementary...

All Souls Catholic School

All Souls Catholic School

479 Miller Ave, South San Francisco, CA

Starting at $265/mo

Welcome to All Souls Catholic School which is located in South San Francisco. We are a very proud school that values the child as the core of our ministry in Catholic Education. We see our children as the future leaders in our global society. At All Souls student education includes moral and faith...

Little Rascals Daycare

14 Korbel Way, Belmont, CA

Costimate: $250/wk

5.0

(1)

Little Rascals Daycare in Belmont, CA is dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways.The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in...
5.0
"The owner, Maria Schoenfeld, has been running this sweet little daycare for several years. She employs three full time caregivers, one of whom is her daughter who has an Early Childhood Education degree and is very involved in teaching the kids (alphabet, colors,...

A Z


Open Gate Nursery School

2124 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA

Starting at $215/mo

5.0

(1)

"Open Gate provides a rich, active environment where children choose their own activities and learn to work out their own solutions, with guidance from the teachers and parents in the classroom. Open Gate is a co-op preschool in which parent's are in their child's classroom 1 day / per week and...
5.0
"We are starting our 3rd year at Open Gate Nursery School and have nothing but good things to share! It's been a great experience for our whole family. One of the things that drew me in when I was searching is their nut-free school policy, perfect for our son with a...

Sarah K


Mrs K'S House

1069 Jamaica St, Foster City, CA

Starting at $14220/mo

Mrs K's House located at 1069 Jamaica Street, Foster City, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before-...

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Average Rating4.3 / 5

Before School Programs in San Mateo, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed before school programs.