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Family Daycares in Palo Alto, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one.

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Primeros Cinco

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my daughter. Having never experienced such a high level...

- Alexandria M

HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it! Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional. Whenever I visit the...

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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 access and a phenomenal program,...

Care Member says "AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one. "

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Primeros Cinco

2176 Cooley Ave Palo Alto, CA

5.0(15)
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, "childhood is...

Alexandria M says "I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my daughter. Having never experienced such a high level of...

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HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

3990 VENTURA CT PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Heffalump Preschool was established in 1974 with the love care and support from our community. Heffalump is Home away from Home. We offer 5 days a week from 8:30am to 1:30pm, with extended hours until 3:00pm for ages 2yrs to 6yrs or First grade. We celebrate diversity - we believe that life on planet earth is about celebrations...

Care Member says "My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it! Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional. Whenever I visit the classrooms,...

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South - OLD DASHBOARD

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1850/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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 access and a phenomenal...

Megha G. says "I am pretty happy, they are nice, flexible and accommodating!"

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Keara's Daycare

1664 Tulane Ave Palo Alto, CA

Hi I am a licensed daycare provider looking to fill a few open spots in my daycare. I am excepting ages newborn to five years of age. My hours are from 7am-6pm I have CPR and first Aid I also have home prevention classes done as well. I can help with potty training if needed. As well as get them ready for school it is my job to...
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Imaginemos Oruguitas

3573 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA

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 children to develop important...
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Please read the introduction to our school completely, information about school tours can be found at the end of our post. We appreciate the opportunity to share a detailed picture of our school with you and look forward to speaking with those who think our school will be a good fit for their family values! Country Day Little...

Care Member says "Country Day Little School is a truly unique and special place. It is a Waldorf-based school that is kind to children and parents alike, has patient and...

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Happy Face Family Childcare

4193 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA

State license verified

At Happy Face Family Childcare, we provide healthy homemade meals and snacks. Neat, safe & warm children environment. Large space for indoor and outdoor play, help with potty training. CPR and First-Aid certified, healthy and safety training. We teach English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Children are encouraged to learn from a...
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Ana's Day Care

1034 Moffett Cir Palo Alto, CA

Child care
Preschool
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 care.
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Sibels Daycare

786 Allen Ct. Palo Alto, CA

Sibel's Family Daycare was started by Marlin's late-wife, Tia Nolvia 22 years ago. Now run by Marlin and his daughter Nolvia (Pita), Sibel's provides a safe and nurturing environment for children from 4 months old to school age with spacious indoor room and backyard playground area. Sibel's is located in the quiet neighborhood...
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Kiran Child Care & Learning Center

350, Garden St Palo Alto, CA

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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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CHILDRENS PLACE, THE

1336 Arroyo Avenue SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1950/mo
Reggio emilia
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 3 more
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,...

Care Member says "Our expierence with TCP has been great. Our kids are happy, they are learning, the teachers are easy to work with, and the fees are the most affordable...

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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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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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A Home Away From Home Family Daycare

1075 Space Park Way 181 Mountain View, CA

5.0(2)
Specializing in newborn to 5 years old. AP friendly, experience with cloth diapers and baby led weaning. Convenient location in Mountain View off of Shoreline Boulevard and 101 freeway. My name is Christine and I am a mother to 2 boys, 14 years and 2 years. We live in Mountain View with my husband and our chihuahua Spike. I...

Natalie Z. says "My LO started with Christine at just 8 weeks old. It was hard to trust a stranger with my baby, but what I really appreciated about Christine is how...

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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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Michaela's Family Daycare

1240 Kedith St Belmont, CA

5.0(2)
I want to provide quality childcare in a safe, and loving environment. I have over 15 years experience in early childhood education with a BA in child development from SF State. I look forward to bringing my knowledge to new children.

Julie M. says "Michaela is such a lifesaver for our family! We were very nervous about starting daycare (our child was born early in the pandemic), but we were...

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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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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 a family daycare near you in Palo Alto, CA

When looking for a family daycare near you in Palo Alto, CA, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Palo Alto, CA, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

When choosing family daycare near you in Palo Alto, CA, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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