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1.SAFARI KID - ALMADEN

6436 Bose Lane SAN JOSE, CA

18 mi

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Safari Kid - Almaden offers nurturing, high-quality early education programs for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Pre-K children. Our thoughtfully designed programs grow with your child, providing a warm and engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Our research-based, whole-child curriculum combines personalized learning with hands-on exploration, language and literacy, early math and science, creative arts, music and movement, and social-emotional…
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16607 ALMADEN EXPY SAN JOSE, CA

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18 mi

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Kiddie Academy of Almaden Valley in San Jose, CA offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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1921 CLARINDA WAY SAN JOSE, CA

19 mi

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Little Oak Preschool offers a full-time developmental curriculum to all children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. This school was opened to provide young children, and their parents, with the best possible environment for early childhood development. We believe that, through our play-based program and low ratio classrooms, children build a lasting foundation for later academic experiences. Our Goals are to motivate interest in learning by encouraging new experiences, to help our children grow in all…
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6097 Stanley Ct SAN JOSE, CA

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20 mi

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Krishna Scholars is a licensed home daycare and preschool in Blossom Valley, San Jose, for children 14 months to 6 years. With just twelve preschool places and one adult for every six children, your child is known and cared for, not lost in a crowd. Drop-off is at 8:00 a.m. Our day includes letters, numbers and kindergarten readiness, along with Sanskrit shlokas, Vedic stories and chess, taught by an eight-time national chess champion. Pure vegetarian meals and snacks are cooked here fresh…
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Sashi *. says "I have videos of how my son walks into the center—when he gets there at start time, he doesn't even look back. When picking him up, he acts like he doesn't know us and tries to hide so he doesn't have to leave, which just shows how much he loves it here. My older child used to go to multiple different daycares, and when dropping him off, he would cry, not want to go, and just stare out the window waiting for us. We had to change centers a lot. But sending my younger son here to…
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15750 MONTEREY RD STE 150 MORGAN HILL, CA

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20 mi

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Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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305 Alturas Way SOQUEL, CA

1 mi

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Campus Kids Connection Infant & Toddler Center serves children ages 3 months-36 months. Our center is open Monday- Friday 7:45am-5:15pm. At CKC your child will be cared for by our caregivers who have specialized education in infant & toddler early childhood development. Our play based program focuses on age appropriate curriculum, inside and outdoor exploration, fostering social and emotional skills, and meeting each child's individual needs. Between the ages of 2-3 years, toddlers easily…
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250 CALIFORNIA ST SANTA CRUZ, CA

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5 mi

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Sprouts Aftercare is a Licensed after school program located in Santa Cruz, California.  Sprouts works with the community and families to provide a fun, safe and creative space for students to enjoy during their time away from school.  We believe that exposing children to new experiences and ideas help small sprouts (children) grow, expand their boundaries, connect with others and foster self-discovery. We have 4 locations: Spring Hill Elementary, Happy Valley Elementary, Tierra Pacifica…
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CHRISTINA L. says "I have had my two sons there for the past three years and they love it here! The staff is super caring and engaging with the kids. They do lots of fun activities both indoor and outdoor. Outdoor activities such as dodgeball, banana tag, and relay races. Indoor activities such as arts and crafts, working with beads, making pictures and lots of art. We love the staff, it really shows how amazing they are by how in tune they are with the kids. They provide very healthy snacks as…
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221 THUNDERBIRD DR APTOS, CA

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5 mi

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For over forty years children have enjoyed attending The Secret Garden Preschool in beautiful La Selva Beach and Aptos, California. We strive to maintain the standard of excellence established by our founder and maintain a program dedicated to the preparation of children for future academic and social success.
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Heidi X. says "Location is absolutely beautiful with airy tall ceilings and so clean inside! They do a great job in cleaning and rotating toys, the location is sitting on top of the hill with ocean view from the outside. Garden is well kept. The facility has always been really great, Gloria is absolutely amazing! My son opened up so much in terms of confidence and academics. They feed the children very well, and wear gloves in preparing the healthy foods. His academic teacher is fantastic, my…
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6401 Freedom Blvd Aptos, CA

5 mi

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Rose Blossom is a preschool, T-K, and kindergarten serving families in Santa Cruz County, CA. We offer music, art, storytelling, games, circle time, outside play, show-and-tell, and individualized academic curriculum for children ages 2.5-6.5. Rose Blossom is a community school, encouraging cooperation and collaboration in order to create a peaceful and safe learning environment for the children. Tours are offered by appointment. Sharon Rose, Director
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123 S NAVARRA DR SCOTTS VALLEY, CA

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6 mi

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More than a simple day care, Montessori Community School provides the highest quality Montessori education from birth through kindergarten. MCS strives for a true Montessori experience which is structured by AMI (Associated Montessori Internationale) principles. We are the only school accredited by AMI in the Santa Cruz and Monterey area, and one of just a handful of schools in the Bay Area. Each child at MCS is actively supported in the self-directed pursuit of lifelong intellectual,…
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Care Member says "My child is lovingly cared for and nurtured at school by teachers and staff. I receive regular progress updates on my child’s performance and behaviors, and ways they are guiding and building on my child’s unique interests. There are always special opportunities to connect with other parents and fun parent participation activity days. Overall, I feel that my child is safe and well cared for. MCS is absolutely wonderful and I would highly recommend it."
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106 VINE HILL SCHOOL RD SCOTTS VALLEY, CA

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7 mi

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About Building Kidz of Scotts Valley Located at 106 Vine Hill School Rd, this Scotts Valley preschool is conveniently located close to I-17 and not far from the Scotts Valley High School. The school is part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses whose 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 character, confidence, and commitment. Building…
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Anna B. says "We have loved the community and environment for our son at Building Kidz"
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40 BLANCA LN WATSONVILLE, CA

11 mi

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Since beginning our Hearts and Hands ministry in 2003, we have served thousands of families in each of our communities. It has been our mission to provide loving care, in a safe environment, with excellent teachers, while enriching each child to their full potential through our core values of SAFETY, LOVE and EXCELLENCE.
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1492 PINE FLAT RD SANTA CRUZ, CA

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12 mi

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Bonny Doon Community Preschool is located in the beautiful redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 20 minutes from Westside Santa Cruz, up Highway 1. We are on the site of Bonny Doon Elementary School at 1492 Pine Flat Road, Santa Cruz. At Bonny Doon Community Preschool we provide a safe, child-centered, developmentally age-appropriate learning environment where children can learn and develop through play at their own individual pace. In order to develop self-esteem and social competence,…
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Melissa B. says "I can’t really say enough positive things about Bonny Doon Community Preschool and the staff there. Both my kids attended school there and had the best experience, as did we as parents. BDCP provides so much enrichment, love and support to the kids and families. We loved how they involved the parents in activities and outside school events that really made you feel like it was a family, not just a place that you drop your kid off for childcare. It’s much more than…
Reggio emilia
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Developmental (play-based)

445 SUMMIT RD WATSONVILLE, CA

12 mi

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The Mount Madonna School preschool offers a unique balance of Montessori-inspired learning and discovery through a play-based education for children ages three to five years. We guide each child's unique path of development with intentional lessons based on the child’s curiosity, creativity and imagination. Daily hikes in the redwood forest bring awareness to children’s senses through a practice of mindfulness. The sights, sounds and smells of the forest spark curiosity and wonder for our…
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14855 Oka Road Los Gatos, CA

17 mi

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The APJCC Preschool offers a play-based program that helps children grow in all developmental areas -- social, emotional, cognitive, language and motor. Our program is grounded in Jewish values and tradition, and embraces families from all backgrounds. We are part of the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center (APJCC), but you do not have to be Jewish to enroll a child in the preschool. We welcome children from 18 months old to 5 years old. Two-day, three-day, and five-day programs are…
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14855 Oka Road Los Gatos, CA

17 mi

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We offer a variety of camp programs, from traditional day camp to specialty camps. Camp runs all summer long. Facilities on our 9-acre campus include a heated swimming pool with certified lifeguards on duty at all times, athletic field, tennis courts, gymnasium, 2 playgrounds, science and nature station, 2 creative arts studios, dance studios, kitchen, theater auditorium, and air-conditioned classrooms. We are located next to the Los Gatos Creek Trail and close to Vasona Park for nature…

6920 ALMADEN EXPY SAN JOSE, CA

17 mi

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13171 Railroad Ave Boulder Creek, CA

17 mi

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16548 FERRIS AVE LOS GATOS, CA

17 mi

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Our beautiful campus is defined by prepared indoor and outdoor learning spaces that enable students to experience a diverse range of curriculum. Through a true dedication to high quality Montessori instruction, fostering an innovative learning community and serving our greater community of Los Gatos and the Silicon Valley since 2001, Mariposa Montessori will continue to serve as a model non-profit and exemplary preschool. At Mariposa Montessori we strive to create a learning opportunity…
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

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Kiddie Academy of Almaden Valley

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care…

- Natalie V.

Krishna Scholars

I have videos of how my son walks into the center—when he gets there at start time, he doesn't even look back. When picking him up, he acts…

- Sashi *.

Kiddie Academy of Morgan Hill

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care…

- Natalie V.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Capitola, CA

Pre-k programs in Capitola, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Capitola, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Capitola, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Capitola, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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