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Child Care Centers in San Mateo, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 71 listed child care centers

Little Footsteps

My family has been a part of the Footsteps family since my oldest son was 6 months old (he is now 15 years old). Both of my sons started in...

- Laura G.

Building Kidz Of San Mateo

Owner is very kind. Makes me feel good dropping my little one off with her.

- Care member

Building Kidz of San Mateo North - CALL FOR FALL PROMO

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

- Care member

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Little Footsteps

1501 S EL CAMINO REAL SAN MATEO, CA

4.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We believe children learn and master new skills through a variety of play experiences. We acknowledge children know how to learn, we are there to support their learning experience. We understand each child is unique and learns through different approaches. Learning occurs anywhere and anytime. We purposefully observe what...

Laura G. says "My family has been a part of the Footsteps family since my oldest son was 6 months old (he is now 15 years old). Both of my sons started in the infant...

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Building Kidz Of San Mateo

39 E 39TH AVE SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 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 children aged 0-6. Our...

Care Member says "Owner is very kind. Makes me feel good dropping my little one off with her. "

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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

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 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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Abc Panda Child Care

1762 Lake Street San Mateo, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

We are proud to introduce our childcare center, were we prioritize the well-being and development of your children. Our dedicated staff cares for each child with the same love and attention as if they were their own. We believe in fostering a nurturing environment that encourages learning through play. In addition to our...

Ally L. says "We are first time parents and brought our daughter to Karla starting at 7 months. I was nervous about daycare because my daughter had never taken a bottle...

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ESPINOZA, YADIRA

1206 31ST AVE SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Sandy's Child Care is a Spanish bilingual play-based program where children get to explore the world through child-centered learning. It is a "yes" space, where children are encouraged to pursue their interests and curiosities. In addition to free play and activities guided by the children's interests, we also offer more...

Care Member says "Yadira communicates very well about child behavior and other developmental needs. Teaches action songs, numbers and alphabets There are activities based...

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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
Reggio emilia
Academic
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
+ 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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Kids Konnect Preschool and Daycare

2145 Bunker Hill Dr San Mateo, CA

3.0(3)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Kids Konnect offers fantastic childcare in San Mateo for children aged 2-6. After opening two successful preschools in Pacifica and Oakland we're saying hello to San Mateo! Our emergent play-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten, and preschool children is highly rated by our parents and allows us to ensure every child reaches...

Joe P says "We've moved our two children to Kids Konnect and was the best move we've ever made! Much faster progress for my 4 year old and everyone was so welcoming."

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CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL

3399 CSM DR SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
International
Child care
Preschool
+ 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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Feeling Good Daycare

1623 Van Buren St San Mateo, CA

4.0(5)
In-Home daycare
Child care
I am willing to offer you the service of my Daycare (Feeling Good) in case you work or live around the San Mateo Area. He/She will be provided with great care and learning Spanish (optional) at the same time, then pick him/her up whenever you are free. I am currently caring a child of 11 months old. Please contact me if you are...

Asi A. says "I wasnt able to get child care from her however she is so very sweet and helpful. I had called her because I needed a daycare for me 2 month old infant....

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BERESFORD MONTESSORI ACADEMY INC.

1051 S CLAREMONT ST SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
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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BERESFORD MONTESSORI

1717 GUM ST SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more

Nima D. says "We loved having our children at Beresford. We picked the school because it had an academic focus but also values caring for the whole child. Both my son and...

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Building Kidz of San Mateo North

120 LINDBERGH ST SAN MATEO, CA

State license verified

We are part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing San Mateo preschool and childcare services. We are located at 120 Lindbergh Street conveniently close to 3rd Avenue and I-101. Our mission is to deliver a world-class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the...
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Mon Petit Village

Fallon Ave San Mateo, CA

International
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
Mon Petit village is a home-based French immersion preschool located in San Mateo and welcoming children 2 to 5 years old. We provide a comfortable yet stimulating environment where children are able to use their creativity and curiosity to grow as healthy thinking individuals. Our aim is to develop the whole child: physically,...
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Building Kidz Of San Mateo - OLD DASHBOARD

39 E 39TH AVE SAN MATEO, CA

State license verified

Child care
We are part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing San Mateo preschool and childcare services. Located at 39 E 39th Ave. close to Pacific Blvd. and conveniently close to I-101. Our mission is to deliver a world-class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the...
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Camp Integem - San Mateo High School

506 N DELAWARE ST SAN MATEO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
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Stella Piccolo Preschool

65 Tower Road San Mateo, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Preschool in San Mateo serving children 3 to 5 years old. Classes held mornings from 9am to 12pm, Monday through Friday. Developmentally appropriate child-centered approach facilitating independence and communication.
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Kids World Day Care/Preschool

Fostercity Blvd San Mateo, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kids World Daycare/Preschool is home based daycare for kids ages 2+. We follow Experience Learning Curriculum for overall development of kids with age appropriate activities.
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Highlands Recreation District Early Education Center

8251 LEXINGTON AVE SAN MATEO, CA

State license verified

The Early Education Center (EEC) is a Reggio-Emilia inspired, play based program that is focused on creating a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for children and their family. We believe children learn best when they are given the freedom to explore, create, discover, and have hands on experiences with the world around...
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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
La Crèche Child Development Center located in San Mateo, CA provides an environment that nurtures the unique strengths of each child while encouraging self-reliance, creativity, and empathy for others. The center offers a high-quality, integrated program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Prekindergarten students.
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Pacific Rim International School

454 Peninsula Ave San Mateo, CA

Preschool
Pacific Rim International School is a child care provider conveniently located at 454 Peninsula Ave, San Mateo, CA. Their center uses age-appropriate programs to ensure that no one among their students gets left behind. Their center offers a learning curriculum that is tailored-fit to their students' developmental goals.
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Child care centers near you in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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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