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Child Care Centers in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one.

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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

HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it! Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional. Whenever I visit the...

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

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,...

Care Member says "AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one. "

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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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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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HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

3990 VENTURA CT PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Heffalump Preschool was established in 1974 with the love care and support from our community. Heffalump is Home away from Home. We offer 5 days a week from 8:30am to 1:30pm, with extended hours until 3:00pm for ages 2yrs to 6yrs or First grade. We celebrate diversity - we believe that life on planet earth is about celebrations...

Care Member says "My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it! Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional. Whenever I visit the classrooms,...

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South - OLD DASHBOARD

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1850/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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...

Megha G. says "I am pretty happy, they are nice, flexible and accommodating!"

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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL

457 COLLEGE AVE PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Academic
International
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
Casa dei Bambini School is an International & Multicultural private school. Our school has been serving the Silicon Valley community since 1987. What sets our school apart from all other schools is our model and our vision for what young children's preschool and kindergarten experience can be. Great locations in Palo Alto &...

Care Member says "Casa is the best there is - look no further. We have sampled other schools, and from our experiences and from friends, there is just no place like Casa...

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Learning Links Palo Alto

3864 MIDDLEFIELD RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
Learning Links opened in 2006 and has expanded to include locations in Burlingame, Palo Alto, and Mountain View. All three centers provide preschool for children ages 2-5, and our Mountain View location also offers childcare for infants and toddlers. Our curriculum is designed to engage students of all abilities in each activity...

Chandra S. says "My experience has been tremendous with learning links. During the past 1 my son has only shown excitement to go to school, and I have seen a steady...

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Infant Toddler Center

4111 ALMA ST PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
PACCC’s infant-toddler centers provide highly attentive, relationship-based care for children from 2 months to 2 years old. Our low child-to-staff ratios enable us to meet the individual needs of each child in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. Our experienced educators use research-based child development...

Brian D. says "All four of our children attended ITC, where we have been a part of the community since 2012. ITC is a magical place, where our children thrived in play...

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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

Building Kidz of Palo Alto offers preschool, infant, toddler and pre-kindergarten programs. Our brand new, 11,000 sq. ft eco-friendly facility is located at 415 Lambert Ave. Our local preschool center is conveniently located near the intersection of Oregon Expressway and El Camino Real. We are proud to bring high quality...
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Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool - Palo Alto

701 E MEADOW DR PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1941/mo
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, in a safe environment, with excellent teachers, while enriching each child to their full potential through our core values: SAFETY, LOVE and EXCELLENCE.
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Edgewood House Preschool

493 W Charleston Rd Palo Alto, CA

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...
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Hearts and Hands Preschool

701 E. Meadow Dr. Palo Alto, CA

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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Guidepost Montessori at Palo Alto

930 EMERSON ST PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
Child care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the freedom children need to reach their...
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FIRST SCHOOL

625 HAMILTON AVE PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
At First School our experienced family of teachers nurture our community of children with engaging curriculum including social and emotional and play based learning. Our ratio of 1 to 5 allows each teacher to work closely with children as they grow and learn from each other in a mixed classroom setting while working within their...
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Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA

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...
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Camp Integem - Palo Alto High School

50 EMBARCADERO RD PALO ALTO, CA

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
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Lilliput

3789 Park Blvd. Palo Alto, CA

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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Downtown Children's Center

555 WAVERLEY ST PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Child care
PACCC’s preschool centers offer enriching and engaging care for children ages 2 until entry into kindergarten. Our experienced educators are passionate about combining social and emotional growth with age-appropriate academic experiences using a holistic approach (read more about our child development philosophy). We value the...
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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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