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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

5.0

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

- Care member

Primeros Cinco

5.0

We have been entrusting Isabel and her team with the care of our 2.5yo since she was just 4-month-old and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Our daughter attends the daycare five times a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and she absolutely loves it. Isabel often shares photos and videos of...

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Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

5.0

I highly recommend Tiki-Land Daycare in Palo Alto. My daughter attends and I cannot say enough about how much love and attention she is given. They are very hands-on with the kids, prepare nutritious homemade meals, do craft projects daily and go to the park often when the weather permits. Plus,...

- Joseph G.

Edgewood House Preschool

5.0

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, loving and highest quality early care and education at this program.

- Tanya S.

Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori

3.0

Ok places. Kids mix ages stay in one room. Playground too small too close to main traffic. Not sure if the air affects kid health while playing outside.

- Melisa

Daycares in Palo Alto, CA

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 San Antonio Rd, PALO ALTO, CA

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"I am pretty happy, they are nice, flexible and accommodating!"

Megha G.


Primeros Cinco

Primeros Cinco

2176 Cooley Ave, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(14)

We take child care very seriously. We are a safe, clean and loving place. I can write many paragraphs but I think it is better that you read my references. They are wonderful families that have allowed us to be present in the history of their children's lives. The first 5 years are fundamental,...
5.0
"Sister Daycare has amazing amenities: lots of space for children to move around, many toys and different activities for children, a very large playground. Everything is very clean and well maintained. Communication with Isabel, the owner of the daycare, is very...

Cristina D.


Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"Great set of activities, well staffed with genuinely good people. cost effective! lots of fun!"

Matt


Edgewood House Preschool

Edgewood House Preschool

493 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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, loving and highest quality early care and education at this program."

Tanya S.


Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori

Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori

4232 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA

3.0

(1)

Our school is a Bilingual Montessori Preschool for age 2 years old to 6 years old, with a focus on each child s whole development: small/large motor skills, independence, focus, self-discipline, team work, socialization skills, grace/courtesy, environmental awareness, creative expression, innovative...
3.0
"Ok places. Kids mix ages stay in one room. Playground too small too close to main traffic. Not sure if the air affects kid health while playing outside."

Melisa


Hearts and Hands Preschool

Hearts and Hands Preschool

701 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA

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....

Lilliput

Lilliput

3789 Park Blvd., Palo Alto, CA


Keara's Daycare

Keara's Daycare

1664 Tulane Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Hi I am a licensed daycare provider looking to fill a few open spots in my daycare. I am excepting ages newborn to five years of age. My hours are from 7am-6pm I have CPR and first Aid I also have home prevention classes done as well. I can help with potty training if needed. As well as get them...

Russian Daycare ZaYka

Russian Daycare ZaYka

4163 Park Blvd, Palo Alto, CA

Russian-speaking daycare for Families who wish their child to know Russian culture and learn the Russian language. Bilingual is a key to developing a child from a very young age.

Cornerstone Learning Foundation

Cornerstone Learning Foundation

4243 Manuela Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Hello, welcome to Cornerstone Learning Foundation! With over 20 years of teaching, administration and cutting edge Chinese Program Development experience in Silicon Valley and in China, the principal of Cornerstone Learning Foundation, Ms. Helen Wong is proud to offer a high quality Mandarin...

keara's child care

keara's child care

1664 Tulane Ave, Palo Alto, CA

hi I am a licensed child care provider looking to fill some spots in my child care it Is a clean safe environment for your little ones to be while you are working or in school so if you are interested or would like more info please fell free to send me a message or email.. thanks in advance for...

Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 Lambert Ave, Palo Alto, CA

3.0

(2)

We offer programs for infant, toddler, preschool, PreK, and kindergarten. We intelligently integrated performing arts, LTLE (learning through life experience), and Spanish in our curriculum. We have also recently started a Fall Camp for school-age kids(K,1st and 2nd graders).
5.0
"Our daughter started going to the preschool class for past two months and we all love it so far. My daughter's teachers, Ms. Priya and Ms. Vibhuti were really helpful during the early days to help her settle down. They sent frequent updates via their mobile app and...

Peter


Dash Nannies

502 Sacramento St., Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(1)

Our buisness puts you first. We are a start up family buisness providing 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed. We not only provide care for infants, toddlers and children from the ages of 1-16 but we also provide back up care, lastminute care and our services aim to provide the care you need and...
5.0
"I have used nannies from this buisness and believe when i say that the help is great and they are wonderful with my kids."

Dasha T.


Bing Nursery School

850 Escondido Rd, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 to get in, but once you do, you're family."

Jon P


Imaginemos Oruguitas

Imaginemos Oruguitas

3573 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Imaginemos Oruguitas leads with emotional and social development through Education For Life. As EFL teachers, we provide students with a balanced education of the body, feelings, will, and intellect to help children discover deeper levels of purpose and happiness. This unique approach allows the...

Karer CDC

Karer CDC

569 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA

We are a preschool and after-school center. We are an academic based program. We pick up children from local elementary schools.

LaNadia Gathers

LaNadia Gathers

1272 Spiers Landing Rd, Palo Alto, CA

I aim 15 years of age and I have a little brother by the age of 14 and a little sister by the age of 11 and I have watched them every since they were little. Currently watches my auntie 2 year old and 4 year old when asked during the weekend. So my experience with kids is great. Smart honor student...

Au P'tit Monde

Au P'tit Monde

1980 Clarke Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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...

Just 4 Kids Childcare

Just 4 Kids Childcare

4350 Miller Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Just 4 Kids Childcare is a licensed child care located in Monroe Park neighborhood, Palo Alto, Ca. Providing fresh, healthy, balanced meals and snacks, fun and creative program , structured activities and a lot of fun! Our belief is that every child we care for deserves a calm, loving, safe, and...

CCLC in Downtown Palo Alto

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...

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Ratings for Palo Alto, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.1 / 5

Daycares in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.