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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

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

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

Kathleen's Daycare

5.0

Fantastic Teacher who lets children get hands on type of teaching.

- Cindy

Little Miracles Playhouse

5.0

Hello, my daycare Little Miracles Playhouse never took care of this womens child. I also would like to add that I worked for this women for 4 months and she asked me if i would take a pay cut , yet still work the same amount of hours. I told her ok but only if she let me walk her child to my sons...

- Jamie V

Drop-in child care in Menlo Park, CA

Circle of Friends Preschool

Circle of Friends Preschool

3214 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA

Costimate: $305/wk

Circle of Friends Preschool offers a play-based program where children have opportunities to create, explore, problem solve, learn skills and concepts, and integrate knowledge in a small, hands-on supportive environment. Our goal is the development of the whole child: physical, emotional, social,...

Belle Haven Child Development Center

410 Ivy Dr, Menlo Park, CA

Starting at $854/mo


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 is the best! She is caring, loving and has great patients with children."

Gaby


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
"We have been a Barb's home daycare family for 2.5 years and couldn't be happier. Our son is 3 years old and our daughter is 6 months. They both love seeing Barb and playing with the other children. She has created a tight-knit, family atmosphere that makes me feel...

Rachael


Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori

Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori

4232 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA

Costimate: $490/wk

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


Imaginemos Oruguitas

Imaginemos Oruguitas

3573 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Starting at $2250/mo

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...

Little Rainbow Family Daycare

Little Rainbow Family Daycare

306 Buckeye St, Redwood City, CA

Costimate: $389/wk

School Pickups & Dropoffs ! now we have this service available.

Little Scholar Preschool and After School

Little Scholar Preschool and After School

5472 Central Ave, Newark, CA

Starting at $450/mo

We offer preschool (2-6 years old) and after-school program. Why Little Scholar Preschool? 1.) STEM Based Curriculum 2.) Cost Effective - We believe quality education should not be expensive 3.) We are open on Saturdays- As parents we understand time challenges 4.) Least number of...

Happy Hearts Childcare

Happy Hearts Childcare

1225 Vienna Dr. 251, Sunnyvale, CA

Starting at $315/wk

Happy Hearts Childcare is a play-based, hands-on learning facility. We love to play, learn and have fun in a small environment with lots of personal attention! Although we are a play-based daycare, your child will develop gross and fine motor skills, critical and cognitive thinking, social &...

Julie's Family Day Care

Julie's Family Day Care

1081 Candlewood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA

Starting at $320/wk

We love kids! We are very patient and caring, pay attention to every step during their grow and listen to every word they speak to us! We also provide organic nutritious food and fruits to keep them healthy while teaching them to learn through playing with educational toys.

First Stepps Childcare

First Stepps Childcare

2040 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

This is a licensed family Childcare home with over 1800 sq feet of space for your child to explore safely and freely. We offer healthy food menus with a variety of tastes. Activities and much more. We are conveniently located for any Googlers who work nearby. I provide breakfast, lunch and snacks...

Kathleen's Daycare

1086 S. Spinger Rd., Los Altos, CA

Costimate: $368/wk

4.5

(2)

We are a home daycare with three caregivers that provide lunch and pick-ups/drop-offs at the local schools.
5.0
"Fantastic Teacher who lets children get hands on type of teaching."

Cindy


Little Miracles Playhouse

San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Costimate: $362/wk

3.0

(2)

Little Miracles Play House is home-based childcare provider located in San Mateo, CA. Owned and operated by Jamie Von Bromssen, the facility can accommodate a maximum of 14 children and offers daycare and emergency care.
5.0
"Hello, my daycare Little Miracles Playhouse never took care of this womens child. I also would like to add that I worked for this women for 4 months and she asked me if i would take a pay cut , yet still work the same amount of hours. I told her ok but only if...

Jamie V


Playschool

150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA

Costimate: $500/wk

Playschool located at 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and specializes in children ages eighteen months to four years old. The school offers Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Enrichment Care, Drop-In Care, and Summer Camp programs.

Fashion Island Preschool

1404 Queens Ave, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $800/day

Fashion Island Preschool located in San Mateo, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 7 AM to 6 PM and specializes in children from six weeks old to school-age. The center offers After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Fulltime, Kindergarten,...

St. Simon MOPS Group

1860 Grant Rd, Los Altos, CA

Costimate: $360/wk

We are a MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) group located at St. Simon Catholic Church in Los Altos, CA. We meet the 2nd Tuesday or every month and are looking for babysitters during our meetings from 9am-11:30am. The kids that attend the MOPS meetings are ages 0-5, with an occasional older sibling when...

Little Hands - A Parent Child Center

1300 5th Ave, Belmont, CA

Starting at $236/mo

"Our mission is to provide a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for parents and their children to learn and grow together. Babies, toddlers and young preschoolers are invited to play, learn and explore stations throughout the school. Toys and weekly activities are specifically selected for...

La Creche Child Development Center

1911 Elkhorn Ct, San Mateo, CA

Starting at $100/day

La Crèche Child Development Center located in San Mateo, CA provides an environment that nurtures the unique strengths of each child while encouraging self-reliance, creativity, and empathy for others. The center offers a high-quality, integrated program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and...

Sebastian's daycare

2850 Devonshire Ave, Redwood City, CA

Costimate: $389/wk

Hi my name is Monica i am flexible to take care of kids tuesday throught thursday from 10:30pm to 7 am. friday-monday im availible 24/7. i am willing to work with prices but i will charge more for overnight! i have a 7 month old son and i have a part time job but want to help others with a flexible...

Children's House of Los Altos

770 Berry Ave, Los Altos, CA

Costimate: $362/wk

The Children's House of Los Altos located at 770 Berry Avenue, Los Altos, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from eight-forty-five AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten...

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