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CHILDRENS PLACE, THE

1336 Arroyo Avenue SAN CARLOS, CA

1 mi

starting at
$1950/mo
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Cooperative
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The Children’s Place is a nonprofit preschool in San Carlos where kids ages 2–5 learn and grow through play. Since 1981, we’ve been helping children build confidence, friendships, and the skills they need for kindergarten in a safe, nurturing environment. Our 5000 sq ft outdoor play area features a large play structure, balancing rocks, tricycles, scooters, a sand box and more! The yard also features a covered porch for use year round, and a large deck with running water and tables to serve as an outdoor classroom. In addition to the outdoor play area, we also have a 1000 sq foot edible garden that our students care for and enjoy! Our teachers create hands-on, engaging activities that make learning fun while supporting the whole child—socially, emotionally, and academically. Families love our edible garden, outdoor play spaces, and even our friendly pet chickens, which make every day an adventure. We keep class sizes small, tuition affordable, and community at the heart of everything we do. Learn more about TCP at www.tcppreschool.org
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Building Kidz of San Carlos

1633 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(3)

2 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
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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. LTLE provides environments that make learning fun for children through the medium of role-play. By blending reality with entertainment, it provides an authentic and powerful developmental platform where kids can discover, explore and learn about the real world. Our city is a rich learning environment where kids foster their autonomy, creativity, decision-making skills, problem-solving skills and social values.The realism of the role-play helps children learn about different careers, work and know how to manage money. Each activity experience is designed by Educationalists, Play Experts & Child Physiologists to aid and boost different behavioral skills and values in a child. Our children are continuously nurtured by exceptional teachers and caregivers along with age appropriate educational materials for kinesthetic, audial, visual, and touch learners. Let's learn together!

Care Member says "Our baby started in BuildingKidz 2 months ago. It was his first time going to daycare. Although there were some adaptation period, the teachers are very...

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The Children's Place

1336 ARROYO AVENUE SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(2)

1 mi

starting at
$1950/mo
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Day Care
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The Children’s Place is a nonprofit, play-based preschool in San Carlos dedicated to nurturing young learners ages 2–5. Since 1981, we’ve provided a warm and welcoming environment where children grow through hands-on exploration, creativity, and social connection. Our experienced teachers design age-appropriate activities that balance fun with early academic foundations, ensuring children are prepared for kindergarten and beyond. What sets us apart is our commitment to affordability and inclusivity—we keep tuition accessible for working families while maintaining small class sizes, diverse staff, and high-quality programming. Our facilities include a fully edible garden, outdoor play spaces, and even pet chickens, creating daily opportunities for discovery and joy. Families choose The Children’s Place because we combine the heart of a close-knit community with the excellence of a well-established early childhood program.

Care Member says "As a dad, I’ll admit I was nervous when my son first started at The Children’s Place. He was shy and unsure of himself, and I wasn’t sure how he’d...

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HAPPY CAMPERS PRESCHOOL DAYCARE

1776 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(5)

2 mi

starting at
$2150/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child 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 education. All staff are CPR certified and First Aid Trained. We provide a superior connection between home and child care, making easy connections throughout your child's day. Staff share many photos/videos to ensure you have a front-row seat to all your child is experiencing. Happy Campers is 100% dedicated to the education of early learners. We are determined to meet children at their level while providing fun challenges that support learning in Language Arts, Mathematics, Diversity, Social and Emotional Development, Creative Development, Science, and Physical Development. Our current hours of operation are 8:00-5:30. However, we are expanding our hours to 7:30*-5:30 soon. *An additional fee will be required for the earlier start time. Furthermore, this research-based curriculum aligns with all California State Early Learning Standards. We welcome the opportunity to make your preschooler a Happy Camper!

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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Building Kidz of San Carlos - OLD DASHBOARD

1633 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(1)

2 mi

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. LTLE provides environments that make learning fun for children through the medium of role-play. By blending reality with entertainment, it provides an authentic and powerful developmental platform where kids can discover, explore and learn about the real world. Our city is a rich learning environment where kids foster their autonomy, creativity, decision-making skills, problem-solving skills and social values.The realism of the role-play helps children learn about different careers, work and know how to manage money. Each activity experience is designed by Educationalists, Play Experts & Child Physiologists to aid and boost different behavioral skills and values in a child. Our children are continuously nurtured by exceptional teachers and caregivers along with age appropriate educational materials for kinesthetic, audial, visual, and touch learners. Let's learn together!

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...

Olivia Z. says "We have been with them for almost 2 years now and they have been wonderful.. they are bilingual and speak English and Spanish. they cook meals so we don't...

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Miss Ana

474 Emerald Ave. San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

As a dance teacher, I am privileged to be part of the artistic development of the student I have designed a very nice program in a daycare format , we offer a blend of activities that will prepare them for future preschool classes along with dance, music, art and much more, all enhancing the child's personality.
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Happy Campers Infant/Toddler Center

300 EL CAMINO REAL SAN CARLOS, CA

1 mi

starting at
$2975/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We're an amazing infant toddler program with easy access to Hwy 101 and CalTrain. Our facility is bright, clean and safe with a playground perfect for younger children. You will feel reassured that your child is in great and experienced hands, with long-standing teachers trained in early care and education. All staff are CPR certified and First Aid Trained. We provide a superior connection between home and child care making for easy connections throughout your child's day. Staff share an abundance of photos/videos to ensure you have a front row seat to all your child is experiencing. Babies in our care get plenty of one-on-one attention and develop a love for their teachers and friends. We welcome the opportunity to make your baby a Happy Camper!
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Building Kidz Of San Carlos

1633 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

2 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
We are excited to serve the San Carlos community with local, nurturing childcare and preschool services. We are part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing unequaled developmental experiences for young children. Our mission is to deliver a world class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the performing arts, and demonstrate accelerated development of their confidence, commitment, and character. Our philosophy is to develop the “whole child”. We focus on 6 key areas of development: emotional, social, cognitive, communication, physical, and academic. We create an environment where children are challenged intellectually and are engaged in an interest of lifelong learning through an intelligent integration of age appropriate development curriculum and performing arts. Our curriculum is a comprehensive arts-integrated learning program in which children develop skills and knowledge of numeracy, literacy, music, arts, socialization, self-regulation and control, self-efficacy, morality, fine and gross motor skills, and emotional expression. Additionally, our children perform two shows annually: a Broadway style production in June and a winter recital in December. It is this philosophy, as well as our preschool programs, that allow Building Kidz preschools to quickly become the preeminent provider of early childhood education their respective communities.
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SAN CARLOS-BELMONT AFTER SCHOOL-HEATHER SITE

2757 MELENDY DR SAN CARLOS, CA

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
Since 1981, After School has been dedicated to providing high quality after-school care for elementary school children. During the academic year, After School operates five (5) licensed programs, serving over 420 children every day. These are located in the San Carlos School District (4) and Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (1). To accommodate parents’ year- round schedules, After School also provides programs during holiday and summer breaks. At After School, children participate in a variety of daily choices such as physical activity, art, cooking, and reading. After School also offers homework club, which is supervised by an After School Teacher.
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Virginia's Home Daycare

379 ELM ST San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

Virginia's Home Daycare provides quality childcare in a full-Spanish immersion learning environment. This means we only speak Spanish to the children and they quickly become native Spanish speakers regardless of the tongue spoken at home. Our teacher-student ratio is 3:8. We cook gourmet lunches using local and organic ingredients; at least 2 daily snacks (determined by the children's appetites), cow's milk and wipes are also provided. Children have arts and crafts/science projects based on a weekly curriculum, yoga class, and music class every day. They learn about manners and how to interact and share with other children. They really become friends and care about each other! We run a very small and personalized operation so we can customize the experience according to your child's personality, interests, and needs.

The Wonder Years Preschool

2851 San Carlos Ave. San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

The Wonder Years Preschool is a daycare establishment that provides a developmentally appropriate child care solution for children living in 2851 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, CA. Their child center strictly complies with the various child care requirements set by the state of California.

Paragon

1040 Drake Ct San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

We are a family daycare in San Carlos. We are looking for a full-time employee who loves children with at least 1 year experience working with children. The hours are from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Monday-Friday. The pay rate is $25.00 -$28.00. Must have a good work ethic and be time to work.

Legarza Basketball Camp

1027 Bransten Rd San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

Legarza Basketball Camp located in San Carlos, CA specializes in children from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade. The program offers Summer, Winter, President, Spring, MLK Day, All Sports, and Thanksgiving Camps. The camp aims to place the child and his or her personal development ahead of the game.

Peninsula Fencing Academy

835B E San Carlos Ave San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

Peninsula Fencing Academy located in San Carlos, CA is a full-service facility that instructs in the sport of fencing. The facility operates Mondays through Fridays from 3:30 PM to 10 PM and on Saturdays from 1 PM to 5 PM. It has resources to recruit, develop, and prepare competitive fencers at every stage of their development.

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Little Jewels Childcare And Preschool

3012 Brittan Avenue San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

Caring for children in a loving, secure and comfortable home environment since 1997. My program offers a monthly themed and emergent play based curriculum, called Experience curriculum by Bright Wheel. I also serve nutritious meals and field trips.

After School - San Carlos

873 Cordilleras Ave San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
After School located in San Carlos, CA is a licensed school-age child care provider since 1981 that offer after school services. The school offers Academic Year, Holiday, and Kamparama Summer programs. They aim to provide a safe, caring, and fun place for children to spend the hours after school.

Wizbots - Imagineering for Kids

233 Highland Avenue San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Wizbots Imagineering for Kids located at 233 Highland Avenue, San Carlos, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from nine PM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Sequoia Parents Nursery School

1839 Arroyo Ave San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Sequoia Parents Nursery School is a preschool located in San Carlos, CA. A cooperative, the establishment requires parents to participate in its operations by rendering services. The school accepts children between the ages of two to five years and has a play-based curriculum.

San Carlos Smart Tot Program

601 Chestnut Street San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
San Carlos Smart Tot Program is a private, licensed child care center that ensures their students develop the academic skills needed to perform well in school. That is why their center at 601 Chestnut Street, San Carlos, CA provides various opportunities that help their students learn essential academic skills.

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Recent daycare reviews from local parents in San Carlos, CA

Daycares in San Carlos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Building Kidz of San Carlos

Our baby started in BuildingKidz 2 months ago. It was his first time going to daycare. Although there were some adaptation period, the...

- Care member

The Children's Place

As a dad, I’ll admit I was nervous when my son first started at The Children’s Place. He was shy and unsure of himself, and I wasn’t sure...

- Care member

HAPPY CAMPERS PRESCHOOL DAYCARE

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...

- Janice C.

FAQs for finding daycares near you in San Carlos, CA

Daycare centers near you in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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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