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Recent daycare reviews in San Carlos, CA

Medina Family Daycare

5.0

Teacher Delma and Teacher Marci are amazing! The toughest part of being a parent is letting someone else do the nurturing while we go to work. With Delma and Marci, I had peace of mind that my sons were well cared for, eating healthy home cooked meals, and learning through hands on activities. My...

- Jackie P

Abc Panda Child Care

5.0

We are first time parents and brought our daughter to Karla starting at 7 months. I was nervous about daycare because my daughter had never taken a bottle and was with me every day since birth. However, the transition to daycare with Karla was stress free and so reassuring. Karla is so caring,...

- Ally L

Mi Escuelita Daycare Preschool

5.0

My son was with Iris and Juanita from 2 months of age until TK. I love, love, love these two women. Dropping him off each day was like leaving him with family members who also are early childhood experts. They really get to know the kids, respect them (taking into account their little...

- Alejandra D

Sister Daycare

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 easy and quick. Isabel is very...

- Cristina D

Belle Haven Home Daycare

5.0

Finding Belle Haven Home day care and Susana has been truly a blessing. My son has been going there since he was 2. He is shy. He loved Susana's daycare right from day 1. It was just second home for him. He couldn't wait to go to her every day for 3 years he was with her. Susana is very loving,...

- Amita

Daycares in San Carlos, CA

Medina Family Daycare

Medina Family Daycare

849 Patricia Ave, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $425/wk

5.0

(3)

Medina Family Daycare is run by mother-daughter, together we strive to provide quality care for your child. Our childcare is set up like a classroom and it is in our home, we focus on ensuring that each child develops appropriately and we support their education for a smooth transition to preschool...
5.0
"Teacher Delma and Teacher Marci are amazing! The toughest part of being a parent is letting someone else do the nurturing while we go to work. With Delma and Marci, I had peace of mind that my sons were well cared for, eating healthy home cooked meals, and learning...

Jackie P


Abc Panda Child Care

Abc Panda Child Care

1762 Lake Street, San Mateo, CA

5.0

(3)

We are center focus on the learning developing of the children with an emphasis on activities and teaching drills, even for very small children. Love and Care
5.0
"My family and I would highly recommend Karla. She is sweet and very loving; as well as she helped to set a good learning foundation for our son who is now almost 3 years old. He still remembers his friend "Ar-La" and misses his activity time with friends. As new...

Fernanda M


Mi Escuelita Daycare Preschool

Mi Escuelita Daycare Preschool

963 Lurline Dr, Foster City, CA

Starting at $95/day

5.0

(3)

At Mi Escuelita Daycare and Preschool we help children learn in a developmentally appropriate environment. We believe the first 5 years of a child's life is the most important; therefore, they should have fun and benefit from a structured and yet flexible schedule! After all, even the experts...
5.0
"My son was with Iris and Juanita from 2 months of age until TK. I love, love, love these two women. Dropping him off each day was like leaving him with family members who also are early childhood experts. They really get to know the kids, respect them (taking...

Alejandra D


Sister Daycare

Sister Daycare

2176 Cooley Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Starting at $400/wk

5.0

(13)

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


Belle Haven Home Daycare

Belle Haven Home Daycare

310 Market Place, Menlo Park, CA

Starting at $350/wk

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"My son and I knew Susanne, the daycare owner, when he attended preschool/daycare at HeadsUp in Palo Alto. This program followed many Montessori principles and routines for the children. I removed my son because I wanted more out door sensory experience and less...

Quynh P


Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $361/wk

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


Bambi Daycare

Bambi Daycare

416 Third Avenue, Redwood City, CA

Costimate: $389/wk

5.0

(3)

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.
5.0
"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 helped him develop. We are so fortunate to have found her."

Kelli O


My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care

My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care

1630 Anamor St, Redwood City, CA

Starting at $450/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"Reggie, Miguel, Perla, and Leonella have been absolutely incredible caregivers for over a year with our daughter, starting when our daughter was 6 months old. They are truly like her second parents. Our daughter sprints up the steps at drop off and she gets the...

Carly B


Edgewood House Preschool

Edgewood House Preschool

493 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Starting at $2100/mo

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


Kids Konnect Preschool and Daycare

Kids Konnect Preschool and Daycare

2145 Bunker Hill Dr, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $1050/mo

5.0

(2)

Kids Konnect offers fantastic childcare in San Mateo for children aged 2-6. After opening two successful preschools in Pacifica and Oakland we're saying hello to San Mateo! Our emergent play-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten, and preschool children is highly rated by our parents and allows us...
5.0
"Fantastic environment for kids and really impressive staff. Highly recommend!"

Catherine B


My Little Jade Daycare

My Little Jade Daycare

815 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA

Starting at $430/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"Such clean and safe place. i loved the attention they gave my son. I love how caring they are. i recommend this place."

Maria


Little Steps

Little Steps

1829 Jefferson Ave., Redwood City, CA

Starting at $2200/mo

5.0

(11)

We provide excellent quality care, for the most important people in this world, our children. I've worked with children for more than 10 years, from infants to adolescents. I believe that quality care helps the kids develop through their entire lives. I have an Associate Degree in Early Childcare...
5.0
"I am so grateful that I found a really good day care for my son, The first time I went to the day care,I was really Impressed to see the house so clean and they have a beautiful garden.They also give the kids very good healthy food. When I dropped off my son, I...

Solange G


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
"Excellent place for babies, children, and parents. The kids grow in a warm, caring, loving, and educating environment. The kids are grown to be confident and curious. Maria and Oscar are always happy to accommodate our needs, and are very helpful. We are so...

Rene


Buddies World Day Care

Buddies World Day Care

444 Studio Circle, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $500/wk

5.0

(12)

We are here to nurture, take care, respect and most importantly do whatever it takes to meet the needs and wants of your child.
5.0
"Aline and her son , are two amazing individuals who have been taking care or my son for two years now. I love how they are so caring , attentive and patronage about what they do. My one year old son when started with them before the day care was open, he wouldn't...

Krissia R


Camp Keff

Camp Keff

800 FOSTER CITY BLVD, Foster City, CA

5.0

(1)

The Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Camp Keff has been providing outstanding summer, winter and spring programs for youth from Age 2 years old - Grade 12 for decades. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where youth & teens can play and grow. Hundreds of campers attend our programs...
5.0
"Camp Keff is a fun place to work, great people and fun kids"

Jenny


Kiddie Garden Preschool

Kiddie Garden Preschool

1305 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA

Starting at $1125/mo

5.0

(2)

Kiddie Garden Preschool is a Christian Preschool located in downtown Redwood City. We offer full and part-time care at affordable rates. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We offer a year-round program with rolling enrollment. Our Preschool program cares for...
5.0
"I was a Teacher Aide at this preschool! Because of a dip in enrollment I was laid off. However, I must say that I loved working at Kiddie Garden Preschool!! Every day is started with time in chapel...singing spiritual songs and learning about God's love! The...

Ester S


Norma's Little Hands Daycare

Norma's Little Hands Daycare

44 Lodato Ave. Apt. 204, San Mateo, CA

Costimate: $375/wk

5.0

(2)

Child care provider for infant and toddlers. I will be using music, singing and dancing to make the experience of the kids fun and artistic, lots of arts and crafts all in Spanish and English and in a caring and loving manner. It is my goal to make the kid's experience very safe, loving and fun at...
5.0
"Norma was our full-time nanny, caring for our twin boys for over 2 years, until they started elementary school this fall. Norma has our highest recommendation - she's a warm and loving caregiver and our boys adore her. We're always impressed with how she keeps up...

Dev Y


Sequoia Children's Center

Sequoia Children's Center

1234 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA

Starting at $1960/mo

4.3

(6)

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...
5.0
"Our son has been at Sequoia since he was 12 months and is now 17 months. I can't say enough good things about the two teachers he has had so far. Amy and Helen have been AMAZING!! They clearly adore our son and all of the kids they care for, and I feel so...

Laura M


HOME Montessori School

533 Roliins Rd, Burlingame, CA

Costimate: $329/wk

5.0

(1)

We offer childcare for families looking to provide their child with a loving and safe environment that's just like home. At HOME Montessori School, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that prepare them for a successful and happy future. We offer an...
5.0
"I found Home Montessori to be an excellent introduction to a "school" environment. Leah takes children younger than most Montessori schools, and was helpful in the potty training period. My child thrived in the environment Leah created. There is a varied curriculum...

Debra N


Kids Konnect Preschool

Kids Konnect Preschool

1968 Old County Rd, Redwood City, CA

Costimate: $389/wk

5.0

(2)

We offer children age 4 months to 5 years a stimulating environment to learn and develop through a play-based curriculum at our infant center and preschool in Redwood City! We're open every weekday from 7am - 6pm and with various tuition options, we will be able to help build a care plan ensuring...
5.0
"My son has been at Kids Konnect Redwood City for the past 15 months. We weren't sure how the transition would go with him being home during the initial COVID shutdowns, but he has thrived. I appreciate how play based it is. He went from refusing to color/ do most...

Katie


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