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Find Trusted Daycares Near Me in Los Altos, CA

We have 60 daycares in Los Altos, CA! Compare and find the best daycare to fit your needs.

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Over The Rainbow

2132 Sierra Ventura Drive Los Altos, CA

3 mi

We believe that providing loving, attentive and educational care in first 5 years of a child's life is the stepping stone for a bright & happy future. By providing high quality childcare in an intimate and family oriented center, we form a bond with each child in our care. We truly love helping them develop a lifelong love of learning & curiosity about the world around them. By nurturing their social, emotional, educational, and developmental needs, your child is sure to thrive and succeed at Over The Rainbow. The owner has a Master's Degree in Education & the qualifications for being the director in a preschool. We have a low ratio of children to teachers to ensure the best quality care possible. By providing a balance of structure and play, your child will thrive and grow. Our program presents learning concepts through hands-on exploration of the world around us; introducing academic and social concepts within a non-competitive and positive environment. We focus on play based, child-centered activities where your child's emotional needs, education, and happiness come first. Life skills (zipping, buttoning, tidying up and learning to feed themselves. ), arts & crafts, seasonal/holiday themes, music & movement, drama/storytelling, math concepts/counting, language and vocabulary are some of the concepts we teach. *A balance of nurturing, playtime, and learning each day *Daily small group activities that help boost your child's social skills *Family communication, including daily updates to keep you informed *Learning areas focused on dramatic play, mathematics, creative arts, language, and sensory exploration *Age-appropriate activities and materials that develop confidence, self-esteem, and a love of learning Healthy/Well Balanced Meals Healthy food & good nutrition fuels your child's busy days. All of the food is provided in the monthly cost. We prepare meals using fresh & healthy ingredients with your child s well-being in mind. I will encourage your son/daughter to try a variety of fruits and vegetables and we use seasonal, organic (when possible) and locally sourced ingredients as much as we can.
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Montecito Preschool of Los Altos

1468 GRANT RD LOS ALTOS, CA

4 mi

Waldorf
Academic
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
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Montecito School is a unique preschool and school located in Los Altos, CA. We offer year round preschool and elementary child care options. Our campus is a one-of-a-kind natural wonderland for children, tucked away in Silicon Valley on 2 gorgeous acres featuring century-old trees, lush gardens, playgrounds, forts, barnyard animals and more! Our teachers and staff are carefully selected and trained to help provide a nurturing environment in which children can engage in their own emergent curriculum, and build their academic and life skills through age appropriate, play-based and concrete learning opportunities. Montecito Preschool’s developmental curriculum and natural environment together provide vital steppingstones to prepare our children for academic, social and emotional success in elementary school, in life and beyond.
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Grant Park Child Care, Llc

1786 Newcastle Dr. Los Altos, CA

3 mi

Small home-based environment and small ratio, providing a safe, comfortable and happy environment for children to play, explore and learn. Program includes Chinese, English, art, crafts, music, and indoor and outdoor free play. Willing to develop individual plan with parents to meet individual development needs and goals Includes healthy organic snacks and fresh home made lunch.
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CCLC Preschool in Los Altos

2310 Homestead Road Los Altos, CA

7947 mi

CCLC (Children's Creative Learning Centers) provides early childhood education solutions designed especially to meet the needs of working families. CCLC works hand in hand with employers to provide on or near-site child care that supports the work/life needs of their employees and the larger community. Through these programs, working families have access to convenient, high-quality child care programs and children have an enriched learning environment that encourages social and emotional growth, and promotes a strong educational foundation for the future.
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CCLC School Age at Santa Rita Elementary

700 Los Altos Avenue Los Altos, CA

7947 mi

We have activities planned daily for art, science, cooking, sports, etc., as well as, free choice time for the children to choose what activites they would like to do. We provide homework time so the children can work on and get help with their homework. An afternoon snack is included in the monthly tuition.
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Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
We are located on a beautiful campus with a classroom for 3-6 year old students. We are a Bilingual (Chinese-Mandarin and English) Montessori preschool, providing a well diverse and mixed age group. Classrooms will have both Chinese and English speaking teachers following the Montessori method of teaching to raise your child's independence and confidence!
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CCLC School Age at Covington Elementary

201 Covington Road Los Altos, CA

7947 mi

CCLC (Children's Creative Learning Centers) provides early childhood education solutions designed especially to meet the needs of working families. CCLC works hand in hand with employers to provide on or near-site child care that supports the work/life needs of their employees and the larger community. Through these programs, working families have access to convenient, high-quality child care programs and children have an enriched learning environment that encourages social and emotional growth, and promotes a strong educational foundation for the future.
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Catalyst Kids - Montclaire

1160 SAINT JOSEPH AVE LOS ALTOS, CA

4 mi

Petra's Daycare

810 Raymundo Ave Los Altos, CA

3 mi

Child care
Petra's Daycare located in Los Altos, CA is a licensed, home-based daycare facility that serves children from infancy to six years old. The center uses both Spanish and English, giving children exposure to both languages in a warm and friendly environment.

Kinderhaus Los Altos

1600 Ben Roe Drive Los Altos, CA

3 mi

Welcome to Kinderhaus Los Altos! Kinderhaus is a bilingual childcare program. We are proud to provide a loving home environment for up to 6 children ages 12 months to 6 years in which to nurture the individuality of the growing child. The home-based Kinderhaus program was created for children to learn through play, imagination, singing, movement, arts and stories in the most natural setting, with the most natural playthings. Even non-bilingual children are given the opportunity to acquire a second language at an early age. At Kinderhaus your child can make strong friendships, learn without getting lost in a big group, and enjoy the attention of a trained and experienced teacher and assistant. We look forward to learning and playing with your child. We speak and teach english, german and spanish. Hours: 08:00am - 06:00pm NOVEMBER PROMOTION: 2 weeks free tutition! conditions apply

City of Los Altos Tiny Tots

97 Hillview Avenue Los Altos, CA

< 1 mi

Tiny Tots is a play-based preschool program with a philosophy that acknowledges and respects the uniqueness of each child. We believe that a strong sense of self-esteem is developed through experiencing success in an age-appropriate environment, with a curriculum emphasizing social recreation and building positive self-worth. Tiny Tots preschool has a Terrific 3s, Fabulous 4s and Kinder Prep program.

Way to Go Camps

625 Magdalena Ave Los Altos, CA

3 mi

The Way to Go program is a non-profit organization now on its 20th year. Our goal has always been about providing kids a wonderful and memorable camp experience. Over the years the program structure has changed to encompass more of what is important...Healthy Kids was introduced in Summer 2009 in response to the startling statistics about childhood obesity. Our program now offers a stronger emphasis on building and maintaining healthy bodies in addition to building healthy minds, hearts, and souls. What has not changed is the desire to allow kids to have the kind of FUN camps they want! A custom made program, because each child's sense of adventure and comfort levels are as different as the child. Since the program's inception the goal has been to provide your child challenging activities designed to help him/her to be creative and feel a sense of belonging in an environment that allows them the freedom to share thoughts and ideas to enrich their brains, hearts...in short, the whole child!

St. Simon MOPS Group

1860 Grant Rd Los Altos, CA

3 mi

We are a MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) group located at St. Simon Catholic Church in Los Altos, CA. We meet the 2nd Tuesday or every month and are looking for babysitters during our meetings from 9am-11:30am. The kids that attend the MOPS meetings are ages 0-5, with an occasional older sibling when there is no school. We provide supplies for crafts, books, and toys to entertain the children during the meetings. We typically have no more than 10 kids in the room with at least 2 babysitters (ideally 3 babysitters), but it varies from meeting to meeting. The moms meet in the room across the courtyard and do not leave the premises during the meetings. The kids bring their own snacks and anything else they might need during the meeting (change of clothes, diapers, etc.). Each meeting is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes long with a 15 minute drop off and pick up on either side.

University Oaks Preschool Inc.

858 University Ave Los Altos, CA

3 mi

Preschool
Child care
University Oaks Preschool has developed a curriculum that is based on the best and most effective practices of various preschool philosophies and disciplines. The activities created are both developmentally appropriate and fun. Programs offered include childcare and preschool.

Yikes Tikes

1577 Carob Ln Los Altos, CA

3 mi

Cooperative
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
Yikes Tikes! provides a high-quality, inclusive early learning environment for children ages 2 to 4.9 years old. Our state-of-the-art program takes its inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach to preschool education, which gives parents, teachers, children equal voice in the learning experience to set the stage for lifelong learning. At Yikes Tikes! we welcome children of varied developmental abilities, ethnicities and economic backgrounds. We combine a range of age groups in our classroom, helping children develop empathy, understanding, acceptance and respect for the differences of others. Yikes Tikes! program is 4 days a week, from Monday to Thursday, 8:30 to 1:30. We offer a program at no cost, on a membership basis. All Yikes Tikes! families are members of the co-op, work in the classroom and are an integral part of their child's learning experience.

Baby World Inc

1715 Grant Rd Los Altos, CA

3 mi

Preschool
Child care
Baby World Inc is a child care facility based in Los Altos, California that offers early care and education programs for preschool children. The company’s infant program is designed for newborns and toddlers while the company’s preschool program is structured for kids two years of age and up. The company’s programs focus on each child’s overall growth and development.

Children's House of Los Altos

770 Berry Ave Los Altos, CA

3 mi

Preschool
Child care
The Children's House of Los Altos located at 770 Berry Avenue, Los Altos, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from eight-forty-five AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Los Altos Mountain View Children's Corner, Inc

97 Hillview Ave Los Altos, CA

< 1 mi

Kindergarten
Child care
Los Altos Mountain View Children's Corner, Inc located in Los Altos, CA operates on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and specializes in children ages two to six years old. The school offers 2s and Young 3s, 3s and Young 4s, 4s and Young 5s, and Transitional Kindergarten programs.

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Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care

201 Covington Rd Los Altos, CA

3 mi

Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care provides a safe, loving, clean and stimulating environment. The school offers infant, preschool, and pre-kindergarten programs, with separate and specially designed areas, all with age-appropriate equipment. The school also boasts of a wonderful and spacious playground where children can have fun and explore while learning.

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Los Altos, CA

Daycare centers near you in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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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