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Find Trusted Part-Time Daycares Near Me in San Carlos, CA

We have 60 part-time daycares in San Carlos, CA! Compare and find the best part-time daycare to fit your needs.

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Firefly Academy

405 Heather Lane San Mateo, CA

3 mi

Our Bilingual (English and Russian) Family Daycare offers fun and nourishing environment. Our program is focused at developing your child from an early age. We have plenty of entertaining and cultivating activities, such as art and clay works, drawing and kids yoga, all about animals and sea creatures, astronomy and geography and much, much more. We provide 100% organic, home made meals (3 times a day). Enrollment age is 1 to 5 years old. Please call our daycare to make an appointment for a tour at 347-681-1423 or email us: fireflysanmateo@gmail.com Hurry, space is limited.
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Belle Haven Home Daycare

310 Market Place Menlo Park, CA

6 mi

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 Area campus Sunnyvale. As a professional care provider I believe that quality care in education is a partnership between parents and provider. At this place we provide an appropriate safe environment to help children develop confidence during their growing and learning stages. Belle haven is a base play program implementing Montessori philosophy guiding children to be independent offering creative activities to keep children motivate to learn and explore. Also we follow a structure routine in a safe environment, with a month to month curriculum, teaching in Spanish and English. Children learn through manipulation of their environment including tasting, smelling and touching, in order to facilitate this style I provide children with many opportunities to discover cause and effect. Our program offers lots of outdoor time children can decide to play outside or inside. We provide Healthy meals, Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack Our day include: teaching basic appropriate curriculum through circle time and fun activities like arts and crafts, painting, water play, dress up games. Academics included to help children get ready for kindergarten teaching them to write, read and basic math. Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 5:30. Love + Patience = self confidence" We have openings now!!!
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Masterminds

Hamlet St San Mateo, CA

3 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Masterminds is now enrolling children full time from 10 months infant preschool. We will be open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5pm. We have special curriculum using the Spanish Immersion Program. In door and outdoor activities, play-based learning philosophy. Please feel free to contact us to setup a time when you can come tour our facility. We look forward to meeting you and your children. Cristina at 4158750336 :
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St. Matthews Day School

16 Baldwin Avenue San Mateo, CA

6 mi

Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Serving students Preschool through Grade Eight, St. Matthew s Episcopal is a private, independent, coeducational day school steeped in the core values of Academic Excellence, Service to Others, Respect for Diversity and Compassionate Community. St. Matthew s students and families reflect the unique blend of cultural, ethnic, religious and secular traditions of the San Francisco Bay Area. The hidden jewel of the mid-Peninsula, St. Matthew s is located on a beautiful two-acre campus in downtown San Mateo. State of the art classrooms, laboratories and athletic facilities complement an outstanding faculty committed to providing exceptional instruction for each student through differentiation and best educational practices. Graduates of St. Matthew s Episcopal Day School develop thoughtful leadership skills, academic confidence, admirable character and are well prepared for the highly selective independent, boarding, parochial and public high schools they choose to attend. This is a very exciting time in our school s history as we work toward the completion of St. Matthew s Hall, which houses the Middle School as well as Fine Arts studios, Science and Maker Labs, research and literature library in addition to the phenomenal subterranean gymnasium! The campaign to grow our school smaller allows us the ability to inspire more students while at the same time reduces our class size to 15-18 students per classroom with a maximum of 36 per grade level. Our Admission Team thoroughly enjoys working with each applicant and family and we are committed to informing and supporting you throughout the application process. We invite you to explore our website, call us, attend a Campus Tour, and join us at one of our Open Houses to best experience the unique qualities of a St. Matthew s Episcopal Day School education. We look forward to meeting you very soon!
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My Little Jade Daycare

815 Marsh Rd Menlo Park, CA

6 mi

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 full-time staff. Welcome to "My Little Jade".
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Sequoia Children's Center

1234 Brewster Ave Redwood City, CA

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
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 practices, emphasizing active learning through play, exploration, and discovery; social interaction with peers and adults, and hands on activities. Our curriculum is based on what is known about early childhood development, beginning with infants and building through preschool using Baby Signs, Learning Games, Creative Curriculum, and High Scope Curriculum. For the preschool classes, we also follow guidance by the CA Dept. of Education for developing children's social-emotional and cognitive skills for successful transition to kindergarten. We also bring in a multitude of enrichment classes during the week, without added fees: American Sign Language, Spanish Immersion Circle Time, Traveling Librarian, Music, Gymnastics and Soccer. We support social emotional skills by promoting attitudes of respect, cooperation, and the understanding that each child's differences make them unique and special. We celebrate the the diversity of our families and we support the development of each child in self-confidence, self-help skills, respect for others, curiosity, and a love for reading and learning.
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Highland Montessori

614 Highland Avenue San Mateo, CA

4 mi

Montessori
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Highland Montessori is small preschool located in a quiet, residential area in north San Mateo near the Burlingame border. We are licensed for 20 children and accept ages 3 - 5 years old (younger children may be accepted if they demonstrate developmental readiness). Our doors have been open since 1982 when Cecilia Boland-Walsh first opened the school. Since our school takes place in a home setting, our environment is very unique. We are able to provide our students with the perfect blend of a nurturing home setting and a stimulating educational environment. Our staff is passionate and dedicated to the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, we believe that within every child is the person they are to become. Our school is much more successful when our teachers take a progressive approach to their own continued learning. We are part of the Bay Area Montessori Association, and our staff is required to attend Montessori workshops and child development seminars to expand our knowledge of education in the modern world. The prepared environment of our Montessori program gives the child the opportunity and the freedom to achieve their potential. Using specially constructed hands-on manipulative materials, the Highland Montessori Curriculum covers several academic areas that are developmentally appropriate. Within a context of self-motivation and self-discipline, children are presented activities in the following major curriculum areas: practical life, sensorial, math, language, science and geography, music and movement, and art. Our activities and routines are planned with a child's sensitive periods and internal drives in mind, and are designed with internal controls of error so the need for adult correction becomes minimal. This allows the children to develop at their own pace; allowing them to develop concentration, self-discipline, self-motivation and self-confidence.
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EDISON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

303 TWIN DOLPHIN DR STE 104 REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(2)

2 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Edison Montessori School was established in 1982. We accept children ages 2 years old - 6 years old with annual program. We are open year around. We offer part time and full time schedules 4 or 5 days a week. We are located in the Provident Credit Union across the street from the Pullman Hotel. Our teachers have been with our school from 18 years - 30 years. Call or email to schedule a Zoom tour. We offer 4 days a week: (Part Time) ~ Short days between 7 am to 3 pm. ~ Regular days between 7 am to 6 pm. For 5 days a week: (Full Time) ~ Short days between 7 am to 3 pm. ~ Regular days between 7 am to 6 pm.

Wei L. says "My son started right before he turned 3. Was not potty trained, they assisted with that. Pre-covid, they had double the amount of students and he was in the...

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Tiny World Infant Child-care

1762 SEQUOIA AVE Burlingame, CA

5.0(1)

7 mi

Welcome to Tiny World Infant Day-Care Open Enrollments ! Group ages: Infants-6 weeks - 14 months Toddlers - 15 months - 3 years old. Available Hours; 8:00 am - 6pm ( Monday through Friday) Why choose Tiny World? Tiny World offers: Nutritions meals; music class; reading circles; nap time. Saturday: once month parents night-out from 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Location: Burlingame

Care Member says "My son started at Tiny World when he was about four months old and he has attended now for nearly a year. We were so happy to find Tiny World. Owner...

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Feeling Good Daycare

1623 Van Buren St San Mateo, CA

4.8(5)

3 mi

In-Home daycare
Child care
I am willing to offer you the service of my Daycare (Feeling Good) in case you work or live around the San Mateo Area. He/She will be provided with great care and learning Spanish (optional) at the same time, then pick him/her up whenever you are free. I am currently caring a child of 11 months old. Please contact me if you are interested in this offer. I am certified with the State Daycare Agencies and I am attending college in the field of Child Development and Montessori's Program in Notre Dame University.

Asi A. says "I wasnt able to get child care from her however she is so very sweet and helpful. I had called her because I needed a daycare for me 2 month old infant....

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COUNTRY DAY LITTLE SCHOOL

3990 VENTURA CT PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(4)

10 mi

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 School offers a Waldorf inspired, play based program with a substantial outdoors component, focused on practical work, a seasonally based curriculum, social emotional education, sensorimotor development and independent play. We enroll children ages 2-6, and provide a low student-to-teacher ratio in a mixed-age setting, where children play and learn together at their developmental edge in a caring and homelike environment. In this mixed-age context, we provide small group pull-out for our youngest students, 2 years, to work on self-care skills and build relationships with direct peers and primary teachers. Our older children learn patience and care of their younger friends, while modeling cooperative and creative play and skillful practical work. On the other end of the child's Country Day experience, we offer a Transitional Kindergarten program for our eldest students to engage in pre-academic activities that build skills to support them in the transition to kindergarten. The children's time at Country Day unfolds year after year as they take up our curriculum, embracing it from each developmental stage. From circle-time to tidy-away time, from working in the garden to painting, our activities grow the child's strong sense of self and capacities as a learner, while challenging the social/emotional, physical and cognitive development of each individual. Our students learn and grow in a manner that meets their developmental needs and capacities, awakening them to the learning and doing in life, and ennobling their character. At Country Day, learning takes place in the context of play, creative teacher-led activities, daily rhythms, practical work, and imitation, rather than the introduction of academic subjects. Pre-school-aged children absorb and learn so much through exploring their physical environment in both structured and unstructured activities, and through imitation, they take in their teachers’ and classmates’ activities and attitudes and explore the possibilities of who they themselves are becoming. The teachers’ purposeful activity in the gardens and classroom is imitated by the children, who display a similar purposefulness in both their work and their play. Because of the importance of the environment for the growing child, we place great emphasis on maintaining beautiful and child-friendly classrooms and gardens. Our tools and toys are made of natural materials that engage the children in sense experiences that they can relate to the world around them. Our playthings are simple enough that the child’s own imagination is awakened to use them in many different ways. Exercising creative play in the preschool years has been proven to help the child develop not only socially and in fine and large motor skills, but also emotionally and cognitively. Play provides important neurological processes that will build social/emotional capacities and support future cognitive endeavors - it is among the most important developmental processes of childhood, and one we give full attention and time to at Country Day. Each day includes an outdoor morning and indoor afternoon of work and play, homemade organic meals (garden to table), naptime, circle time, stories, songs, movement games, and arts and crafts, providing seasons filled with joyful social, physical, and developmentally attuned activities. Out in the garden, the children explore their senses and fine and large motor capacities as they build a relationship with themselves, their community, and the natural world. They play in the sandboxes and garden beds, they climb, run, and jump, they push carts, care for the bunny and chickens, grow veggies in the gardens, and engage in dynamic creative play and purposeful care of our environment. Inside the children build structures, tell puppet shows, create character play scenarios, bake bread, help prepare meals and snacks, and engage in seasonal crafts and artistic activities. The classrooms and gardens are full of playthings that challenge and inspire the children’s imaginations, allowing for a truly rich play experience. During both inside and outside play, the children may use play materials in any reasonable way they wish as they join together with their playmates, largely uninterrupted by adult concerns or distractions. in their teaching and caring for the children, the teachers are engaged in useful, practical tasks that maintain the classrooms and gardens, or prepare for activities of the day or upcoming events. The children are nurtured and educated by the purposeful adult models around them. At times they choose to drift out of play and join the teachers in the chores, finding opportunities for learning in many tasks from peeling vegetables, to folding laundry, to raking leaves or helping set the table. Teachers may also use these chore activities as natural opportunities for a child’s emotional, physical, or cognitive learning needs to be met and so bring them out of play and into work. Throughout the day the children are supported in being kind to one another, cooperation and sharing are encouraged over competition; concern for others and appreciation for all is emphasized. We strive to create a warm atmosphere that is supportive of each child as an individual. In this way, we give our students the environmental and relational security they need in preschool in order to maintain the emotional and social stability that is needed for learning and growing to take place. Our teachers build strong and informed relationships with our students and families, and work closely at differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of each individual child in the context of the group. One of the most important aspects of Country Day is building continuity between home and school. Our parent community is attentive and engaged in their children's educational program, and involved in our school events. The teachers and parents meet for parent-teacher conferences and communicate openly and frequently about a child's learning at school and home. Parents are welcome to visit and volunteer in the classroom and gardens. Every six weeks or so, the teachers send home detailed student reflections offering a glimpse into their child's day, sharing about new learning, joys, challenges and playmates. At the end of each year the teachers provide a detailed written account of each child's school year. Please visit our instagram page @countrydaylittleschool to see photos of daily school life and learn more about our perspective and values. If after reading about our school, you would like to apply to Country Day, we would be delighted to meet you. We will respond to your tour request with an information packet about our program, along with a School Tour Form, to be returned to us with a $100 visit fee. This fee is applied to your tuition upon enrollment. Our school tours are arranged to give parents an opportunity to observe the children and teachers in the gardens/classroom and meet with the director. By arranging our tours in this way we are able to ensure that those who visit are seriously interested in our school. ******** Country Day also offers Parent Consulting, supporting their journey to becoming the parent they want to be. Over the years, parents have appreciated the guidance offered to families of infants through elementary school, balancing work and home life in busy Silicon Valley.*******.

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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Abc 123 Daycare

612 Charter Street Redwood City, CA

4 mi

"A Safe and Loving Environment for Your Child" Infant care from 2 months to 12 years of age. Part-time and Full-time Care Offered. Hourly, Daily and Weekly Rates Available. Evenings and Weekends Upon Request
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Kiddie Garden Preschool

1305 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA

4 mi

Faith based
Preschool
Child care
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 children, ages 2 through 5. We have full day, part day, full week and part week programs. We meet the needs of the parents, therefore, you set your child's days and time. We also have an after-school and summer program for school aged children, ages 5 through 12. We provide the care and you provide the transportation. Kiddie Garden Preschool follows a developmental curriculum with experience in: * Music/Creative movement, * Emergent literacy, * Pre-math skills, * Arts and crafts, * Dramatic play, * Bible. We have two outdoor spaces including a playground and a large motor area with bikes and trikes and an array of large motor play activities.
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Happy Hearts Child Care

115 Stanley Rd Burlingame, CA

7 mi

Preschool
Child care
Happy Hearts Child Care and Preschool is located in Burlingame, CA. They offer both full-time and part-time programs for two and a half to five year’s old children. They provide an age appropriate program that encourages mental growth. The center is open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.
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San Mateo Parents Nursery School

1732 Monte Diablo Ave San Mateo, CA

6 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
San Mateo Parents' Nursery School is a Co-op like no other. We offer part and full time schedules. Our mission at SMPNS is to provide an environment for children to learn through play and families to feel supported by a diverse community of people.
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Katie's Family Child Care

290 Grand St. Redwood City, CA

4 mi

I run an in-home daycare. I have a warm, inviting, clean home. I have been in business and licensed for 22 years. I love working with children and watching them grow into their amazing personalities. I serve organic foods, enjoy plenty of outside play, have story time, music class and much more. Looking to fill 4 spots. Available opening are part-time.
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Sebastian's daycare

2850 Devonshire Ave Redwood City, CA

4 mi

Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Kindergarten
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 daycare! average 40-60 per day. i have experience with infants 0-12 months and 12months to 8 years old!
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Soledad R

1623 Van Buren St San Mateo, CA

3 mi

I am willing to offer you the service of my Daycare (Feeling Good) in case you work or live around the San Mateo Area. He/She will be provided with great care and learning Spanish (optional) at the same time, then pick him/her up whenever you are free. I am currently caring a child of 11 months old. Please contact me if you are interested! I am certified with the State Daycare Agencies and I am attending college in the field of Child Development and Montessori's Program in Notre Dame University.
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Fashion Island Preschool

1404 Queens Ave San Mateo, CA

3 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
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, and Part Time Care programs.
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Coop Heffalump Nursery School

3990 Ventura Ct # 7 Palo Alto, CA

10 mi

Preschool
Child care
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 evening. Full-time and part-time options may be arranged.
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Recent part-time daycare reviews from local parents in San Carlos, CA

Part-Time Daycares in San Carlos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed part-time daycares

EDISON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

My son started right before he turned 3. Was not potty trained, they assisted with that. Pre-covid, they had double the amount of students...

- Wei L.

Tiny World Infant Child-care

My son started at Tiny World when he was about four months old and he has attended now for nearly a year. We were so happy to find Tiny...

- Care member

Feeling Good Daycare

I wasnt able to get child care from her however she is so very sweet and helpful. I had called her because I needed a daycare for me 2 month...

- Asi A.

FAQs for finding part-time daycares near you in San Carlos, CA

Part-time daycare is becoming increasingly accessible and popular among working families. The cost of part-time daycare can vary widely depending on location and the type of center you choose.

Deciding on a part-time daycare near you in San Carlos, CA can be a daunting but important task. If you need part-time daycare, there are several factors to keep in mind while searching. Start by narrowing down options on Care.com based on location and rate. From there you can read reviews from other families. It is also wise to consider the program's curriculum, staff qualifications, and the ratio of adults to children for a quality environment.

Part-time daycare services near you in San Carlos, CA provide care for children during part of the day, typically during parents' work hours. These services typically offer activities focused on early childhood education in areas such as literacy and numeracy. Through combining structured, educational activities with free play, part-time daycares are able to give children experience in both classroom and social settings while they are under adult supervision. Additionally, part-time daycare providers typically partner with parents to tailor program goals and objectives to their needs and those of their child's.

When looking for part-time daycare near you in San Carlos, CA, it is important to research a facility's qualifications and credentials. Make sure they have a license and that their staff is certified and experienced in child care. It's also a good idea to ask about the staff-to-child ratio, as part-time daycares should be attentive to the children’s needs while they are there. Before you entrust your children with any part-time daycare, look at references from past customers or even observe how the facility operates firsthand. Finally, investigate if the part-time daycare offers activities for your children such as music, art and outdoor recreation so that your children can remain engaged when having fun outside of their home environment.

Part-time daycare can near you in San Carlos, CA can offer many benefits for both families and children alike. To start, they provide child care in a safe, stimulating environment that is supervised by trained professionals. As part-time daycare is not permanent and only used on an as-needed basis, it is often more affordable than full-time daycare, making it much easier for working parents to manage their budgets while still providing quality care for their children. Additionally, part-time daycare offers the flexibility to increase or decrease usage depending on schedules, holidays and other commitments, allowing families to adapt to changing circumstances.

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