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Daycares in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Ms. Ruthie's Home Daycare

My daughter enjoys been at Mr. Ruthie's Home Daycare. She gets excited every time I drop her off, not only does she has a great time there...

- Sandra G

Galileo Studio

Great daycare for Russian speaking kids! Children learn a lot (math, science, reading and writing in Russian, art classes, yoga, and many...

- Liz S.

Barb's Home Day Care

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...

- Alex H.

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Coop Heffalump Nursery School

3990 Ventura Ct # 7 Palo Alto, CA

Child care
Preschool
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 the morning up to six in the...
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Young Life Christian Pre School

687 Arastradero Rd Palo Alto, CA

Child care
Preschool
Young Life Christian Preschool offers a happy place where kids play, laugh, sing, and learn. The children will make lifelong friends, exercise, climb, run, and explore nature while growing in God's love under an experienced team's guidance. They have a mission in equipping the students to be ready physically, emotionally,...
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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL

3149 Waverley St Palo Alto, CA

Child care
Preschool
Grace Lutheran Church Preschool is a licensed early childhood care and education provider located at 3149 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, California. It provides a Christian atmosphere in a warm, supportive and nurturing environment for children ages 3 to 5 years old. The school's operating hours are from 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday...
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HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool Palo Alto Campus

2800 W BAYSHORE RD PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$350/mo

Ms. Ruthie's Home Daycare

1167 Carlton Ave. Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

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).

Sandra G says "My daughter enjoys been at Mr. Ruthie's Home Daycare. She gets excited every time I drop her off, not only does she has a great time there she also learns...

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Galileo Studio

227 N Murphy Ave Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Bi-Lingvo (Russian/English) Home Daycare for kids (2-7 yo) in downtown Sunnyvale emphasizes education with a Montessori approach.

Liz S. says "Great daycare for Russian speaking kids! Children learn a lot (math, science, reading and writing in Russian, art classes, yoga, and many more), and they...

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Barb's Home Day Care

468 Fourth Ave Redwood City, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

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 everyday.

Alex H. says "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...

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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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Andino's Day Care

343 Dumbarton Ave. Redwood City, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

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 bilingual setting. we offer...

Jane S. says "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...

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Happy Feet Daycare

41 Snowden Avenue Atherton, CA

5.0(2)

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.

Dorian D. says "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...

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Lola And Friends Childcare Services

1756 Plaza Ct Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
Hello and Welcome! We started Lola and Friends Childcare Services (L.A.F.) as a way to provide the same kind of warm and loving support we received from this community back when our daughter was much younger and we were new residents in Mountain View. We truly believe in the African proverb that "it takes a village to...

Zachary B. says "We have been signed up with Lola and Friends since the end of 2019 and cannot recommend Johanna highly enough. Even before our son started there she put...

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Guardería Happy Geniuses

Avenida 392 N Rengstorff Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Happy Geniuses is a licensed daycare specialized in quality child care from 0-5 full time service only. We are certified child care providers with experience in child care. our daycare provides Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks. Our daycare is spacious, safe, clean, and we have a big yard for recreational purposes. For more...

Care Member says "Our toddler has been at Happy Geniuses for a few months now, and it's absolutely wonderful :) He's so happy to go to daycare every day and has so much...

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Belle Haven Home Daycare

310 Market Place Menlo Park, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Belle Haven home daycare is open since 2019 in East Menlo park. More than 15 years of experience serving children ages 18 months trough 4.9. Before serving families in my home, I worked in a Montessori Center for 10 years, studied 31 Early Childcare Education units and got a Credential training in Montessori philosophy in Bay...

Care Member says "Susana is an amazing teacher and caregiver. Our family couldn’t be more happy and lucky to have found her. Our daughter has learned so much in the past...

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Jennifer's Family Child Care

1951 Latham Street Mountain View, CA

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 and 3 toddlers). I have plenty...

Lizbeth H. says "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...

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My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care

1630 Anamor St Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care is a fun and loving environment for your children to learn. We will provide your children with age appropriate games and activities that will help them develop skills. We have a beautiful schedule for each day filled with awesome activities. We have a large outdoor play area. Our indoor play area...

Carly B. says "Reggie, Miguel, Perla, and Leonella have been absolutely incredible caregivers for over a year with our daughter, starting when our daughter was 6 months...

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Gems Academy Preschool And Child Care

1341 Elsona Ct Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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 coordination, use of small hand...

Kashmira says "My children enjoyed going here . They learnt so much and were always excited to go. Great value! So glad i found this place."

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ABC Sunnyvale Child Care

728 Lakebird Drive Sunnyvale, CA

4.0(8)

State license verified

Thank you for interest in our childcare. Unfortunately we had already closed for good, due to the pandemic. I hope you'll find the right fit for child soon. Best Regards, Ana 1/13/22 ABC Sunnyvale Child Care is pleased to offer state licensed child care services. Our focus is learning and having fun through play. We...

Nisha D. says "This is long pending review of second home for my daughter. My daughter started with Miss Ana, when she was 13 months old. Initial phase was tough for all...

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Sequoia Children's Center

1234 Brewster Ave Redwood City, CA

4.3(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We are a fully accredited and licensed Children's Center offering care and early education for ages 6 months to 5 years. Programs offered: infant and wobblers, young toddlers, preschool for 2s, preschool for 3s, preschool for young 4s, and Pre-Kindergarten for children who are 4 by Dec. 1. We employ developmentally appropriate...

Mercedes K. says "Both our children have attended here for the past year and it's just wonderful! Our kids are so excited to go to school every day, the teachers are...

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My Little Jade Daycare

815 Marsh Rd Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Welcome to "My Little Jade" where we learn by playing in a safe and secure environment. Our children explore and learn about their world through sensory learning: listening, smelling, tasting, feeling, and listening - everything in English and Spanish. Maximum care and attention is given to each child with two...

Maria says "Such clean and safe place. i loved the attention they gave my son. I love how caring they are. i recommend this place."

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Imagina Menlo

1916 MENALTO AVE Menlo Park, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

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 cognitive development. By exposing...

Sarah says "Our daughter has been at Imagina Menlo since she was four months old (now 2.5 years). We have loved their individualized support, the warm and loving...

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Palo Alto, CA

Daycare centers near you in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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