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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

5.0

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

- MeghaG

Andino's Day Care

5.0

I cannot thank Isabel enough and would absolutely recommend her daycare for anyone's baby or kids. Her daycare is actually the first-ever daycare my baby goes to. My girl needed transition time but quickly overcome it with help from Isabel and Licho. When I was searching for daycare, I knew I wanted...

- Jane S

Jennifer's Family Child Care

5.0

Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept anyone but his mommy. As soon as he sees Jennifer his face lights up! She does amazing with activities based on child's ages and development. The place is sooo...

- Liz H

Happy Feet Daycare

5.0

Happy Feet is a wonderful place! Our daughter loves it and we're so blessed to have her there! Totally recommend to anyone looking for quality care for their little one(s).

- Dorian D

Barb's Home Day Care

5.0

We feel so blessed to have found Barb and her caring team. Our son started as a 4mo old infant and Barb was so caring and gentle with us new parents during that tough first week. She sent us pictures and updates that helped us feel confident that he was cared for and loved. Throughout the last year,...

- Alex H

Daycares in Palo Alto, CA

Growing Tree Preschool

450 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Starting at $850/day

Located in 450 W Charleston Rd Palo Alto, California, Growing Tree Preschool was established in 1988. It serves children ages two to six years old. The preschool offers a year-round program for kids. It provides learning opportunities through sensory play. It operates Monday through Friday, 8:00...

Au P'tit Monde

Au P'tit Monde

1980 Clarke Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Starting at $1900/mo

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...

Ana's Day Care

1034 Moffett Cir, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $386/wk

Ana's Day Care in Palo Alto, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids from early learning, preschool, and day...

Stratford School

870 N. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $386/wk

Stratford School is a daycare facility located at 870 N. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA that emphasizes a developmentally-appropriate curriculum to eliminate learning struggles. Their child care center adopts various teaching strategies that enable analytical and critical thinking development...

Noah's ARC

2490 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $357/wk

Noah's ARC is a child care facility established in 1983 and located at 2490 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, California. The facility provides quality childcare and educational activities that help children reach their fullest potential. It offers a rich, stimulating and nurturing atmosphere suitable...

Abundant Love Child Care

927 Runnymede St, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $394/wk

Located in Palo Alto, California, Abundant Love Child Care partners with parents to provide children with the best early care and education possible. It offers a safe environment that promotes exploration. It utilizes age and developmentally appropriate materials in educating young kids. The center...

Lycomm USA

855 Bruce Dr, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $396/wk

LYCOMM USA is a child care establishment that allows children to participate, run, and play in different games while investigating and exploring. This child care facility features an exciting atmosphere for learning while nurturing the kids' emotional, educational, social, and physical growth. Their...

Juano Briones Child Development

4100 Orme St, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $492/wk

Juana Briones Elementary School located in Palo Alto, CA. It is an elementary school that accepts kindergarten students. They aim to provide a solid academic foundation that is designed to develop your child’s confidence and enhance their own abilities. They also offer variety of after school...

Coop Heffalump Nursery School

3990 Ventura Ct # 7, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $487/wk

The Coop Heffalump Nursery School in Palo Alto, California offers childcare and education to two year-old children up to first-graders. A play-based curriculum provides learning opportunities in creative activities, imaginative play, and self-initiated exploration. The school is open from nine in...

Barron Park Preschool

3650 La Donna Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $487/wk

Barron Park Preschool is a state-licensed child care and early learning center that offers play-based educational programs geared towards young children. Located in Palo Alto, California, the company admits preschoolers between the ages of two to five years old. The company’s mission is to enhance...

CAMP UNALAYEE ASSOCIATION INC

3921 E Bayshore Rd Ste 101, Palo Alto, CA

Starting at $1575/day


Crescent Park Communiy Child Care

1610 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Starting at $1800/day


Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 San Antonio Rd, PALO ALTO, CA

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!"

MeghaG


Andino's Day Care

Andino's Day Care

343 Dumbarton Ave., Redwood City, CA

Starting at $100/day

5.0

(10)

With six years of experience as a nanny and seventeen years as a daycare provider, we strive to create a loving, safe, and educational environment. At Andinos Daycare our goal is to prioritize the health, learning abilities, and personal growth through playing, socializing with other children, and a...
5.0
"Our kids (and us!) were so at home here. Our son and daughter are very different yet both fit in and had their unique needs met. Isabel is very loving and has a good setup in all respects. Overall, we were very pleased."

Michelle


Jennifer's Family Child Care

Jennifer's Family Child Care

1951 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA

Starting at $1200/mo

5.0

(5)

I am a bi-lingual (English/Spanish) small licensed in-home daycare. My program is play-based, all activities will be learning concepts through hands-on exploration. I present a fun, loving, learning and positive environment for all children. I will be providing care for 6 children total (3 infants...
5.0
"Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept anyone but his mommy. As soon as he sees Jennifer his face lights up! She does amazing with activities based on child's ages and...

Liz H


Happy Feet Daycare

Happy Feet Daycare

41 Snowden Avenue, Atherton, CA

Starting at $500/wk

5.0

(2)

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.
5.0
"Just the BEST family daycare in town!"

Myra C


Barb's Home Day Care

Barb's Home Day Care

468 Fourth Ave, Redwood City, CA

Starting at $425/wk

5.0

(3)

Barb's Home Day Care follows a fun and stimulating curriculum: circle time, arts and crafts, reading time, rhymes and rhythms, visits to local libraries and playgrounds and much more. We have a large yard for the children to play which includes a sand box. I can prepare fresh and organic food...
5.0
"There is a special place in a parent's heart for the people that treat their children with love - Barb and her team will forever have a special place for our family. We took our son to Barb's daycare when he was 6 months old and could not have been more grateful...

Adalina


Ms. Ruthie's Home Daycare

Ms. Ruthie's Home Daycare

1167 Carlton Ave. Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA

Starting at $330/wk

5.0

(2)

We are a licensed home daycare (414004870), that provides a warm, loving, safe and clean environment. We help children develop and learn through fun and creativity. Providing reliable and dependable childcare service. We accept government aid (4c's).
5.0
"We have our infant currently in Ruth's care. As a working mom, you understand how critical it is to have dependable, trustworthy care. My baby loves coming to care. During the day, I get updates and photos. Ruth has baby & toddler curriculum; fine motor task,...

Amy M


Imagina Menlo

Imagina Menlo

1916 MENALTO AVE, Menlo Park, CA

Starting at $2950/mo

5.0

(6)

We learn in Spanish!!! Research shows that early childhood offers a unique opportunity to learn languages, as well as providing a critical basis for all future development and learning. Furthermore, immersion in a second language supports children to excel in linguistic, academic, social and...
5.0
"I feel incredibly lucky that my 16-month-old son is part of the Imagina community. Oscar and Maria are creative and incredibly sensitive and responsive to the children's needs. My oldest son did not attend Imagina, and he cried every day for 3 years when I had to...

Lara


Gems Academy Preschool And Child Care

1341 Elsona Ct, Sunnyvale, CA

Starting at $250/hr

5.0

(1)

Here at Gems Academy we build a strong academic foundation for children to succeed in Kindergarten, through the comfort of a home. It s a preschool program for kids ages 2 to 6 years. Well Rounded Curriculum with age-appropriate activities that incorporate: Fine motor skills - Eye and hand...
5.0
"My children enjoyed going here . They learnt so much and were always excited to go. Great value! So glad i found this place."

Kashmira


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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Daycares in Palo Alto, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.