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Child Care Centers in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

LILLIPUT PRESCHOOL AND INFANT CENTER

Such a good experience! We started our son when he was an infant and he has been there since. We had a family health scare and they were...

- Aurora C

Edgewood House Preschool

Both individually and collectively EHS boasts one of the best teaching teams you'll find in the ECE world. Your whole family will...

- Tanya S.

Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

We’ve used Tikiland’s Drop-in Program since 06 '23 for occasional care and it’s been a total lifesaver. Even with just 2-3 visits every few...

- Care member

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LILLIPUT PRESCHOOL AND INFANT CENTER

3789 PARK BLVD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Lilliput Infant/Toddler center was founded by Vicky Heler and has been family owned since 1985. Vicky moved to the US to study child psychology at Stanford and earned a PHD + several masters. She started her Infant/Toddler center when her son was one and Lilliput has been in business ever since. Now her daughter and son-in-law...

Aurora C says "Such a good experience! We started our son when he was an infant and he has been there since. We had a family health scare and they were very helpful in...

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Edgewood House Preschool

493 W Charleston Rd Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 2 more
Hello Families, We are thrilled to announce that Edgewood House Preschool, a beloved Palo Alto preschool has expanded and now has immediate full-time openings!! Edgewood House Preschool is a relationship-based community of teachers, parents, and children bringing together all of the best practices for play based and family...

Tanya S. says "Both individually and collectively EHS boasts one of the best teaching teams you'll find in the ECE world. Your whole family will experience thoughtful,...

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Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Montessori
+ 3 more
Tikiland is a new Daycare & Preschool offers two programs: a preschool program for children ages 2-5 and an infant program for children 6 weeks - 2 years. Tikiland is the perfect hybrid between Montessori and play based learning. At Tikiland we believe that children need to spend lots of time outside enjoying nature and...

Care Member says "We’ve used Tikiland’s Drop-in Program since 06 '23 for occasional care and it’s been a total lifesaver. Even with just 2-3 visits every few months, both...

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Preschool
Child care
Bing Nursery School of Stanford University located in Palo Alto, CA offers Two-Year-Old and Nursery School Programs for children ages two to five. The programs offer children a variety of choices provided within a carefully prepared indoor and outdoor environment. RATES: NURSERY SCHOOL PROGRAM 36 children per group; mixed-age...

Jon P says "We LOVE this school. All three of my children have gone through the program. The teachers are professional, so caring, and wildly intelligent. Very difficult...

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 LAMBERT AVE PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Building Kidz of Palo Alto @ 415 Lambert Ave offers preschool, infant, toddler and per-kindergarten programs. Our 11,000 sq. ft Eco-friendly facility with an indoor and outdoor playground is conveniently located near the intersection of Oregon Expressway and El Camino Real. We are one of the highest rated preschool in Palo Alto...
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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
We are thrilled to be part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing local Palo Alto families a plethora of services including toddler care, preschool, after-school for children up to 5th grade, and day and summer camp services. If you are looking for local childcare with easy access and a phenomenal program,...
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Hearts and Hands Preschool

701 E. Meadow Dr. Palo Alto, CA

State license verified

Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Since beginning our Hearts and Hands ministry in 2003, we have served thousands of families in each of our communities. It has been our mission to provide loving care, while enriching each child to their full potential through our core values: SAFETY, LOVE and EXCELLENCE.
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Lilliput

3789 Park Blvd. Palo Alto, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Child care
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CCLC at Stanford West

625 Clark Way Palo Alto, CA

1.0(2)
Child care
CCLC at Stanford West is open first to those currently living in Stanford West Housing, second to Stanford affiliates (faculty, students, and staff of Stanford University, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and SLAC), and lastly to Community Members. We currently offer only full day schedules but...
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CCLC in Downtown Palo Alto

848 Ramona Street Palo Alto, CA

The Downtown center believes in a play based philosphy using CCLC's Guided Discovery curriculum. Children are taught, shapes, colors, numbers, letters through play(i.e. games, songs, stories and interactive activities). Teachers in all age groups guide children through learning by participating and being highly interactive....
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Au P'tit Monde

1980 Clarke Avenue Palo Alto, CA

Preschool
Child care
Au P'tit Monde de San Francisco and Au P'tit Monde de la P ninsule are two French Immersion Preschools for children 2-5 year olds. The lessons in the "Petite Ecole" and "Grande Ecole" take place entirely in French. Because of the way the brain develops in a child's early years, children are able to learn foreign languages much...
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The Learning Center

459 Kingsley Ave Palo Alto, CA

Preschool
The Learning Center is a child care center that believes children's learning is enhanced through play. Their center, located at 459 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA, uses this strategy in aiding their young pupils to adequately develop both their analytic and critical thinking skills.
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OFJCC Preschool

3921 Fabian Way Palo Alto, CA

Preschool
OFJCC Preschool is a child care center that uses structured activities to effectively engage their students' desire to learn. Their center at 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA hosts trained providers that effectively guide children in discovering and exploring their various interests.
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Hoover Kids' Club (HKC)

445 E Charleston Rd Palo Alto, CA

Child care
Palo Alto Community Child Care is a non-profit organization that provides child care services and educational programs to children. It has infant and toddler centers, preschool centers, after-school kids' club that are situated in different locations. Additionally, PACCC offers summer fun camps to children. It is focused on...
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The Way We Grow Infant Center

2201 University Ave Palo Alto, CA

The Way We Grow Infant Center: Our program provides an opportunity for children to grow physically, mentally, socially and emotionally in a consistent and supportive environment. Our goal is to provide educational and developmental services to children ages infants-30 months through love, respect and understanding. We also...
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The Children's Pre-School Center

4000 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA

Preschool
Child care
The Children's Pre-School Center childcare facility located in Palo Alto, CA, which offers child care and early education to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Their child development curriculum emphasizes learning using play and exploration, as well as tolerance, through interaction with a multicultural...
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Barron Park Preschool

3650 La Donna Ave Palo Alto, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Barron Park Preschool is a state-licensed child care and early learning center that offers play-based educational programs geared towards young children. Located in Palo Alto, California, the company admits preschoolers between the ages of two to five years old. The company’s mission is to enhance children’s communication skills...
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Stratford School

870 N. California Avenue Palo Alto, CA

Preschool
Stratford School is a daycare facility located at 870 N. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA that emphasizes a developmentally-appropriate curriculum to eliminate learning struggles. Their child care center adopts various teaching strategies that enable analytical and critical thinking development among many others.
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Abundant Love Child Care

927 Runnymede St Palo Alto, CA

Child care
Located in Palo Alto, California, Abundant Love Child Care partners with parents to provide children with the best early care and education possible. It offers a safe environment that promotes exploration. It utilizes age and developmentally appropriate materials in educating young kids. The center fosters a play-based learning...
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Sora International Preschool of Palo Alto

701 E Meadow Drive Palo Alto, CA

Preschool
Sora International Preschool of Palo Alto is a child care center that maintains a positive and understanding learning environment that helps in improving literacy and numeracy among their little students. Their facility at 701 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA is driven to shower their students as much care and attention they...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Palo Alto, CA

Child care centers near you in Palo Alto, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Palo Alto, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Palo Alto, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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