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Daycares in Atherton, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Happy Feet Daycare

Happy Feet Daycare is the best daycare we have known. The owner Myra creates a warm and welcoming experience for children. Our two oldest...

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Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

They have a very dedicated staff. Very clean. Also very structured, kids are always busy. We are very happy there.

- Shubhra G.

Building Kidz Of San Mateo - Now Enrolling - Weekly Performing Arts Classes!

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

- Care member

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Happy Feet Daycare

41 Snowden Avenue Atherton, CA

4.0(4)

State license verified

At Happy Feet Daycare, we offer Spanish bilingual instruction during the entire day. Head teacher has over 20 years of experience working with children and their families, and have a great parent referral list available upon request.

Care Member says "Happy Feet Daycare is the best daycare we have known. The owner Myra creates a warm and welcoming experience for children. Our two oldest sons love...

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Menlo Atherton Bilingual School

999 Ringwood Ave Atherton, CA

State license verified

Menlo Atherton Bilingual School is a licensed family daycare center which operates first and foremost as an English/Mandarin language immersion school. We believe that the preschool years are a formative period in the social, linguistic, and academic development of children. Our goal is that our students acquire age appropriate...
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JCC Maccabi Sports Camp

1000 El Camino Real Atherton, CA

JCC Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight Jewish sports camp located just outside of San Francisco in Atherton, California. Our camp welcomes boys and girls entering grades 4-11 from around the United States, Canada, and the world. During our two week camp sessions, campers develop skills in the sport of their choice baseball,...
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CCLC School Age at Las Lomitas Elementary

299 Alameda De Las Pulgas Atherton, CA

Child care
We respect each child as an individual with unique qualities of personality, intelligence and creativity. Our highly trained and educated staff have set up an environment that is clean, fun, creative and most importantly "child centered." We feel an open line of communication between the center and parents is how we build a...
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Child care
Preschool
Playschool located at 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and specializes in children ages eighteen months to four years old. The school offers Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Enrichment Care, Drop-In Care, and Summer Camp programs.
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CCLC School Age at Las Lomitas Elementary

299 Alameda De Las Pulgas Atherton, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
CCLC School Age at Las Lomitas Elementary is a licensed child care facility based in Atherton, California that serves children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old. The company’s programs aim to develop children’s cognitive and social skills, creativity, and personality by providing a learning environment that is safe,...
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Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

2321 JANE LN MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
At Learning Nest Montessori Preschool, we are passionately committed to cultivating a rich, nurturing environment where each child is empowered to explore, discover, and thrive at their own pace. Our thoughtfully designed Montessori-inspired curriculum is centered around fostering a deep love of learning, nurturing creativity,...

Shubhra G. says "They have a very dedicated staff. Very clean. Also very structured, kids are always busy. We are very happy there."

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Building Kidz Of San Mateo - Now Enrolling - Weekly Performing Arts Classes!

39 E 39TH AVE SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
International
Academic
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🌟 **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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Norma's Little Hands Daycare

44 Lodato Ave. Apt. 204 San Mateo, CA

5.0(2)
Child care provider for infant and toddlers. I will be using music, singing and dancing to make the experience of the kids fun and artistic, lots of arts and crafts all in Spanish and English and in a caring and loving manner. It is my goal to make the kid's experience very safe, loving and fun at all times.

Dev Y. says "Norma was our full-time nanny, caring for our twin boys for over 2 years, until they started elementary school this fall. Norma has our highest...

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Building Kidz of San Carlos - OLD DASHBOARD

1633 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Learning Through Life Experiences allows a child’s learning to become experimental, imaginative and sensory based. Our pedagogical approach is to learn through these real life experiences, such as emergency services, health and nutrition, etc. in an environment committed to reinforce children’s expertise, skills, and values....

Care Member says "I cannot recommend this center enough. My son was very well cared for at this daycare. The teachers are incredible, polite, and warm. The administration...

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Michaela's Family Daycare

1240 Kedith St Belmont, CA

5.0(2)
I want to provide quality childcare in a safe, and loving environment. I have over 15 years experience in early childhood education with a BA in child development from SF State. I look forward to bringing my knowledge to new children.

Julie M. says "Michaela is such a lifesaver for our family! We were very nervous about starting daycare (our child was born early in the pandemic), but we were...

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Building Kidz of Menlo Park

490 WILLOW RD MENLO PARK, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We're a small high top performing preschool that is located in the park. Our preschool specializes in the Performing Arts where children learn music, dance and theater. Your preschooler will truly love our environment and curriculum. Our philosophy is to develop the whole child in all aspects of their young lives. Children...

Care Member says "Owner has been in the game forever - I'd trust my child here over anything. "

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Safari Kid Redwood City

1709 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2450/mo
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Academic
Child care
+ 2 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...

Lauren M. says "We have been with Safari Kids for 2 years now and have had nothing but a wonderful experience! The teachers are all very kind and supportive of every...

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Kiddie Academy of Mountain View

205 E MIDDLEFIELD RD MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Building Kidz of Redwood City - Limited Spots!

909 ROOSEVELT AVE REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
International
Academic
+ 2 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 1.5-6. Our...

Care Member says "We love Nayren and staff! They host fun community building events as well. "

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Bambi Daycare

416 Third Avenue Redwood City, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

A safe environment, with a lot of love and special care. I'm qualified and certified with all training and certifications to be a qualified child care person.

Kelli O. says "Maria is so great with our son. We've been taking him since he was 3 months old, and from his first day with her she has shown him love, care, and has...

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CLC PRESCHOOL

815 ALLERTON ST REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)
starting at
$1500/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
We are an inclusive program for ALL students. Our program is a play-based preschool with a strong focus on school readiness. All our educators have their bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and we strive to teach our students independence, social skills, and academics all while they’re playing and having fun! Our...

Care Member says "I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience we've had with CLC Preschool. From day one, it was clear that the entire team, led by the wonderful...

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HAPPY CAMPERS PRESCHOOL DAYCARE

1776 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2150/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We're a fantastic preschool/pre-k program with easy access to Hwy 101 and CalTrain. Our open-concept facility is bright, clean, and safe, with a playground perfect for children ages 5m - 5 years. You will feel reassured that your child is in great and experienced hands, with long-standing teachers trained in early care and...

Janice C. says "Audra runs an absolutely amazing preschool. She cares deeply about the kids and her staff. I have 3 kids and we have been going there for the last 6...

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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL

457 COLLEGE AVE PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Montessori
International
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 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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Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare

Kent Street San Mateo, CA

5.0(3)
Michelle's Family Daycare started off in 2001 as a Daycare home that, over the years, has grown into a preschool program in which children develop social skills, bilingual skills, leadership skills and prepares your child for kindergarten. With a 4 child : 1 provider ratio, we create a caring and stable environment for your...

Mega B. says "It seems like any parent I talk to that sends their child to daycare has "that one thing..." that they just don't like about where their kid goes... Well,...

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Atherton, CA

Daycare centers near you in Atherton, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Atherton, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Atherton, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Atherton, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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