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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Castro Valley, CA

We have 60 pre-k schools in Castro Valley, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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The Nest

1st. Castro Valley, CA

3 mi

Hello there potential parents/caregivers! Nurturing environment centered upon kindergarten ready program that's home based. The best of both worlds.1:5 teacher to student ratio with social experience. 7-8 am early drop off available.* Thanks for checking in.
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Sunshine Little Learning Center

20375 Wisteria St Castro Valley, CA

< 1 mi

Sunshine Little in Castro Valley, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 55 children from infants to kindergarten.
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Adventure Time Vannoy

5100 Vannoy Ave Castro Valley, CA

< 1 mi

Adventure Time located in Castro Valley, CA is a before and after school day care program located on elementary school campuses for children from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. The center activities from arts, crafts, sports, games, drama, music, cooking, and help with homework as well as high quality extended day care in a safe, nurturing environment.
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Bee Best Learning LLC

20394 San Miguel Ave Castro Valley, CA

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The Bee Best Learning Center in Castro Valley, California offers after school academic enrichment programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade. Their after school programs include homework help, Mandarin Chinese, and additional math and English practice. Students may attend 5 days, 4 days, or 3 days per week. Other additional services include private tutoring, workshops and a summer program.
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Redwood Forest Preschool Inc

19200 Redwood Rd Castro Valley, CA

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Established in 1985, Redwood Forest Preschool Inc is a Christian preschool that provides educational services for children ages eighteen months up to kindergarten age. It gives sensory and hands-on activities to the children to develop a love for learning. Also, it aims to enhance social, academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual development a child. Enhanced Program activities are offered here as well. The site is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Princess And The Pea Child Care

2328 Bentley Ct Castro Valley, CA

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Are you looking for high quality infant care in a loving home? Would you like your baby to be socialized at a young age? Do you hope for more than a babysitter while you are at work? My top priority is to provide a safe and nurturing place for your children to spend their days when you can't be with them. I strive to provide a comfortable home setting and a secure, predictable environment for your baby to develop and thrive. I believe that children are individuals and am dedicated to respecting them as such by letting them explore and learn at their own pace while fulfilling their physical and emotional needs . I am offering 20+ years of experience working with children of various ages and needs in home and classroom environments. I earned a degree in Early Childhood Education, hold a CA Professional Clear Multi Subject Credential, have been First Aid and CPR certified for 20 years, was the Chef/Owner of a successful catering business for 6 years and am now a Mom to 2 little girls (3 yrs and 7 months). I taught Kindergarten in San Francisco, Preschool in Oakland and have been a nanny to numerous families with infants and multiple children since age 16 (a pretty long time ago:). Days will be filled with developmentally appropriate activities, nutritious organic meals, lots of fresh air and as many hugs, snuggles & giggles as we can fit in. Projected hours are 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Full-time (M-F) preferred, but am somewhat flexible with hours and care scenarios. Located in Castro Valley above the 3 Crosses with easy access to 238/580/880. Great for locals or commuters looking for their child to be quick access from work or home! Care available beginning August 5th with a focus on BABIES AGES 6 WEEKS - 2 YEARS. I will consider accommodating older children (up to age 3) if the need arises. Thanks in advance for considering and spreading the word! Carrie Bray Princess and The Pea Child Care "Where even the tiniest things make a big difference" Facility #013421718 princessandthepeacc@gmail.com (website coming soon)
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7230 - La Petite Academy on Market Place

5.0(1)

8 mi

1001 MARKET PL SAN RAMON, CA

We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Kids Konnect Preschool

5.0(3)

5 mi

1600 Bancroft Ave San Leandro, CA

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 San Leandro. We're open every weekday from 7am - 6pm and with various tuition options, we will be able to help build a care plan ensuring your family comes first. At Kids Konnect, our unique and welcoming environment is a place for your toddler, preschool or pre-kindergarten child to experience the world around them in a fun, stimulating and engaging way. STEAM subjects (science, technology, arts, engineering and math) are at the heart of our curriculum, ensuring your child gets the start they deserve. Our friendly preschool staff practice intentional teaching. If your child is wild about butterflies one week and dinosaurs the next, then we'll take those interests to guide curriculum. This approach makes learning engaging and fun!

Brianna says "Our son has been with Kids Konnect since he was 5 months old. Since the moment we toured Kids Konnect we knew it was the perfect place for us. The teachers...

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Kids N Art

5.0(2)

7 mi

2511 Kilpatrick Ct San Ramon, CA

Kids N' Art is a home preschool program. Kids N' Art is a play based program with an emphasis on art, creativity, socialization, music and movement, science, and kindergarten readiness. Weekly Themes, Letters, numbers, and all learning experiences are done through crafts, arts, stories and play. Credentialed teacher, Debra, has over 30 years of experience working with children of all ages. She runs this exciting, educational program out of her SR home. This part time only program is available for children M-Th. 8:30am-1:00pm.

Angie K. says "Ms. Debra is amazing!! She's warm, gentle, loving, compassionate. Her program was perfect for stay-at-home parents or parents who work 1/2 day. Ms. Debra...

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Kelly's Kids Daycare

5.0(20)

8 mi

6999 Allegheny Drive Dublin, CA

Hi. I'm Kelly. I am a daycare provider and have 19 years experience. I am California State licensed and CPR/First Aid certified. I care for children infant to school age. I have readied 100+ kids for Kindergarten with my in-home preschool curriculum. I love to see kids grow and learn. Your child will have 2 healthy snacks and a lunch. They will have a structured day with lots of play and learning while in my care. They will learn to play, share and they will learn boundaries. Thank you for taking time to read a little about me. I look forward to meeting you. ~Kelly

Yuly O. says "My daughter has been going to Kelly's day care for 2.5 months and she likes it there. My daughter flourishes in her speaking and becomes more independent...

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Kids Konnect Preschool

5.0(3)

5 mi

8800 Fontaine Street Oakland, CA

Kids Konnect offers fantastic childcare in Oakland for children aged 2-6. We have two other awesome preschools in the Bay Area: Pacifica and San Mateo. Our emergent play-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten, and preschool children is highly rated by our parents and allows us to ensure every child reaches their potential. Parents are welcome anytime with our open-door policy and we make sure to keep our tuition affordable and accept childcare assistance. We have a huge range of resources and toys as well as a large outdoor play area. Our kids love the slide!

Kate says "I fully endorse Kids Konnect! There was something not quite right with my kid's previous school which was a montessori. From his first day, he settled right in...

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Cuddlebugdaycare

5.0(1)

8 mi

6908 Doreen Ct Dublin, CA

Loving home based Christian family Daycare has openings for 1 infant(3 mon to 1 year) or one toddler 2 years of age. I am a licensed daycare provider who has been providing loving daycare since 1993. I have a Masters in Marriage Family Child Therapy. I provide preschool activities, nurturing infant care, potty training, healthy home cooked meals, structured educational activities to prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten. I am open 7:30-4:30 Mon-Fri. I am located conveniently near 580-680 interchange. I provide breakfast, lunch and a p.m. snack.

Care Member says "Cuddlebug has been the catalyst for our children being more academically advanced and prepared for preschool and now going into kindergarten. We have...

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ADVENTURE MONTESSORI ACADEMY

5.0(6)

8 mi

4101 PLEIADES PL UNION CITY, CA

A Preschool and Kindergarten in Union City, CA, running successfully since 30+ years, providing Montessori Style Early Childhood Education. Currently serving children age 2 through 6 years. For us, every child is unique and our amazing teachers know that care starts with making one-on-one connection with each child so they can know his/her specific needs and what matters for a child. This is how they help every new child become a part of (what we call) Adventure Montessori Academy (AMA) Family! Montessori style teaching, in fun way and by doing it, instead of just being told on what or how things are. Children learn from each other and teachers act as catalyst. Supervised indoor play introduced in the daily curriculum where there is learning every moment, every day and where teachers also continue learning from situations they see and this helps them as well get better and better over time. Age specific curriculums help us ensure our children keep loving what they do, continue learning and get solid foundation to (finally) get to Grade 1, as they grow with our care. We are a Childcare Center where both, the staff and management believe that Feedbacks are Blessings (good or bad). No one is perfect but we can always try and get closer to that by listening to our parents and learning from every situations. We would've never got to 4th decade of being in Union City, if it were not for our parent's love, support and their continuous feedbacks which enabled us to be here. Current Maximum Capacity: 60 children. And we're so excited for an Infant Center (kid's age 6 weeks to 2 years) with a target additional capacity of 36 kids coming by early 2026!!

Care Member says "Staff is very much accommodative of the personal requests based on kids personality and behavior. This helps kids adapt easy to the new day care...

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Ivette's Child Care

5.0(4)

9 mi

1514 FERNSIDE BLVD ALAMEDA, CA

Welcome to Ivette’s Family Child Care, where nurturing little hearts and minds is our passion! With over 33 years of experience, our licensed home daycare provides a warm, safe, and loving environment for your child to learn, grow, and play. With a focus on personalized attention, pre-school curriculum, and creative activities, we aim to encourage your child’s curiosity and development while giving you peace of mind. We look forward to being a part of your family’s journey and supporting your child's early education in a caring and supportive setting. https://ivettesdaycare.com/

Care Member says "My child has been with Ivette for a little over a year. I love the structure of Ivette&#39;s program--she offers a different theme every week with...

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Learn And Play Montessori School - Dublin Silvergate Campus

5.0(3)

8 mi

11900 SILVERGATE DR DUBLIN, CA

Schedule Your Tour Today: https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/dublin-san-ramon/school-tours/ Preschool, daycare (childcare), and kindergarten near you. Best-in-class, STEM-focused, the Montessori way. Enrolling now. Your child deserves Montessori! Our best-in-class preschool in Sunnyvale, California, is for children ages 18 months to six years and up to first grade entry. We offer full time, part time, and after school programs for kids in Sunnyvale, California; many parents come from nearby communities such as Santa Clara or Mountain View as we are "commute friendly." If you're looking for one of the best preschools in San Jose, a Montessori-based program that will ignite a passion for learning in your child, or a convenient preschool, daycare, or childcare facility for your commute - contact us today to learn more and schedule a school tour. Our offerings extend from daycare for the little ones to preschool or childcare for the bigger kids and up to Kindergarten. Using the Montessori method, we instill a lifelong love of learning as each child grows and learns at his or her own pace. Experience the Montessori method by coming in for a school tour today. You'll see a dedicated staff of teachers and assistants and meet our wonderful children. We are a proud member of the following: American Montessori Society (AMS), Bay Area Montessori Society (BAMA), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Professional Association for Childhood Education (PACE) History Learn And Play® Montessori School opened its first location in Fremont in year 2008. Behind LAPMS was 15 years of Montessori experience along with passion for teaching and love for children. Today, Learn And Play® Montessori School stands as a distinguished institution with multiple campuses strategically situated throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, embodying a commitment to fostering a holistic and enriching educational experience for young minds.

Care Member says "Enrolling my son in this school was one of the best decisions I've made. The attentive teachers not only educate but also instill a love for learning....

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Adventure Montessori Academy, LLC

5.0(1)

8 mi

4101 Pleiades Place Union City, CA

Preschool and Kindergarten in Union City, California, providing Early Childhood Education since over 30 years! New owners took over this school this year and they are doing everything to ensure all the great things that brought the school to this stage, are retained, while anything that can be better are looked into and improved, in close partnerships with our existing parents. We learn from our parents a lot and their feedback really matter to us! Some of the recent changes done / ongoing in the school are a) Completely upgraded playground and play equipment, b) Video Cameras, c) Revised and Age-specific Curriculum, d) An Infant Center coming by year 2022, etc. School Staff are very courteous and are really into kids, they spend time to understand the needs of every child and do everything to connect with them and that is where their academic, emotional and social growth start taking place. You won't go wrong choosing this school for your kid which many of our parents themselves went to, during their early age, and now sending their kids here as well!

Srikanth says "Adventure Montessori is clean, well maintained and has a great staff. We are happy with our child's progress on learning new things, improved writing and...

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Genius Kids Dougherty

5.0(1)

9 mi

6044 DOUGHERTY RD DUBLIN, CA

Hello Parents, Our Learning-Based Preschool Program provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds thrive. Through hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and play-based learning, we foster curiosity, creativity, and foundational academic skills. Our experienced teachers focus on early literacy, math, social development, and problem-solving, ensuring children are well-prepared for kindergarten and beyond. Our After-School Program offers a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students to learn and grow beyond the classroom. With a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, STEM projects, sports, and homework help, we provide a balanced mix of fun and education. Our dedicated staff fosters creativity, confidence, and teamwork, ensuring every child has a rewarding after-school experience. Join us for an afternoon of exploration, learning, and friendship!

Care Member says "The childcare facility, under the excellent leadership of Director Miss V., offers a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and cared...

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SHOOTING STARS PRESCHOOL

5.0(3)

8 mi

7156 REGIONAL ST DUBLIN, CA

Shooting Stars preschool's program has been designed keeping the individual child’s academic success in mind. We believe that every child deserves a right to succeed in school, not just in Kindergarten but all the way to college and beyond. The foundation for that academic success can be laid only when the child as young as 2 years is given an opportunity to thrive in an environment that’s calm, nurturing and predictable such as ours. Our program nurtures warm relationships among children, parents and the teachers. We believe that every child has to be given the space and creative freedom to explore and learn without feeling the pressure of learning! Our program is created using a holistic approach that stimulates emotional, physical, cognitive and language development using different educational philosophies. We create an environment that’s learner-centric that fosters self-confidence, trust, creativity and a lifelong passion for learning.​

Care Member says "My son has attended Shooting Stars for two years now, and the way the teachers here have helped him grow and blossom is immeasurable. So very shy in the...

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E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool

5.0(5)

6 mi

1220 103rd Ave Oakland, CA

E.B. Rock Family Daycare and Preschool - our responsibility is to work in partnership with parents to provide a safe, affordable, and high quality in a nurturing environment. In doing so we support families and special needs of the child. Our goal is to strengthen the bridge between your work and family life by creating a special place that supports them both. Ages: Infants thru Kindergarten Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. - We are a Licensed Large Family Daycare - We are Open Year Round - We are First Aid and CPR certified - Fingerprint Clearance - Early Childhood Education/Experience - Meal Served (Breakfast, Lunch and Two Snacks) - Accept Subsidized Program Location: - We are located on a quiet street in Oakland - We provide a clean and spacious play/classroom area which is filled with books, manipulative, puzzles, blocks, dramatic play, musical instruments and most of all your little ones imagination. - Our huge fenced yard/playground has an area for children to ride bikes, play balls, climbing and sliding down the play structure, or simply just relaxing in the playhouse. - We also have toys and balls for our infants and toddlers to enjoy themselves while in/outdoor. - check out our philosophy, goals and reviews/recommendation from parents on our website: ebrockfamilydaycareandpreschool.weebly.com - Facebook.com/ebrockfamilydaycareandpreschool Please feel free to give us a call today to set up a tour to see if we are the right fix for your little one. License #: 013422081

Glenda B says "I'm more than happy to give this daycare a five star review. The love, respect, and care that is given to both the children and parent is outstanding. My...

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Wishing Well Daycare

5.0(4)

5 mi

474 Elmhurst Street Hayward, CA

-We are fully licensed family child Day and Night care home -Services provided 24 hours, day 7 days a week! -Women owned &amp; operated. -First Aid and CPR Certified. -We provide healthy nutritious meals, snacks, and USDA Approved Homemade meals provided! -All caregivers and volunteers undergo federal and state background check. -Daily activities Pre-kindergarten - crafts. -On site private playground. -We accept all government funded programs. -Serving ages 0-12 Years of Age We are very near to the BART Hayward Subway Station , Near the post office and the Police station, very safe &amp; clean neighborhood, and we are very near to the freeway cross highway 880 and highway 92 &amp; 101 Call us today for an interview appoitment!

JENNIFER R says "I love this daycare.. best daycare ever!! I been taking my daughter Alazay for a year now and its been great . She loves it at daycare and always wants...

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Pre-K Schools in Castro Valley, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

7230 - La Petite Academy on Market Place

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

Kids Konnect Preschool

Our son has been with Kids Konnect since he was 5 months old. Since the moment we toured Kids Konnect we knew it was the perfect place for...

- Brianna

Kids N Art

Ms. Debra is amazing!! She's warm, gentle, loving, compassionate. Her program was perfect for stay-at-home parents or parents who work 1/2...

- Angie K.

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

Pre-k programs in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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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