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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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Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(2)

10 mi

Special needs
Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
Reggio emilia
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Warm greetings, Little Explorers Preschool focus is to provide a stimulating, diverse, safe, nurturing environment that builds lifelong skills that encourages each child to ask questions to set children up for success in kindergarten and beyond for all children ages 1 to 6 years of age. Little Explorers Preschool is a private home-base facility. Our location is equipped with age appropriate activities and educational materials, spacious outdoors area and space for gardening project. Our program covers the foundation in the domains of Social-Emotional Development, Language and Literacy, Cognitive, Logical, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Development and Science. We exercise our program by promoting developmentally and culturally appropriate Practice to bring awareness to diversity. Our mission, vision and strategy- here at Little Explorers Preschool, is we believe that all children are individuals with a unique character and potential. We believe teachers need to see every child's glass as half full and this requires knowing each student as an individual and being tenacious in trying to discover and understand their unique potential. Our preschool curriculum is inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori approach, we have a comprehensive approach to educating and enriching the whole child. We implement the child's interest and lead in our everyday curriculum, we believe this is where the beauty of learning begins. Our vision is to strive and spend quality teaching time with each child, and in return develops close child-teacher bonds of affection, trust and respect. If you are interested in learning more or visiting facility please email us at www.little.explorers2020@gmail.com We look forward connecting with you Provider's Note: I am a very understanding person who is easy to communicate with your families unique needs. You can read more from other families would had a child attend Little Explorers Preschool.

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Safari Kid Hayward 2 - Hesperian

26236 Adrian Ave. Hayward, CA

6 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
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"Safari Kid an International chain with more than 50 locations worldwide, founded in 2005, offers research based customized Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, After School and Summer camp Programs! Safari Kid's early childhood education programs are customized for the learning curve of each child and develop critical cognitive, social, emotional, physical, creative and reasoning skills in children below the age of seven years. LIC# 013423053"
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Safari Kid - Hayward

26236 Adrian Ave Hayward, CA

6 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
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Safari Kid an International chain with more than 50 locations worldwide, founded in 2005, offers research based customized Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, After School and Summer camp Programs! At Safari Kid, we believe in creating a learning environment, which facilitates in fostering a lifelong passion for learning and creativity for your child. Lic #013422058
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Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

2574 62nd Ave Oakland, CA

5 mi

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare is a small family daycare located in Oakland, CA. It is licensed by the state of California and was established in 2016. Happy Hearts E.L.C. is open 24/5 Standard Hours are 7:00am-6:00pm Extended Care is 6:00pm-Midnight Overnight Care is Midnight-7:00am. At my daycare, I provide full-time and part-time childcare for infants and children, ages 8 weeks-12 years old. I offer before and after school care for school aged children. I offer transportation to and from local schools. Extended and Overnight care is offered for parents that work evenings, overnight, or flexible schedules. Happy Hearts E.L.C. is not a preschool, but I do offer a curriculum/theme based preschool program. I do preschool activities with the older children to get ready for kindergarten. We practice our alphabet, counting, writing, we read books, sing, dance, draw, paint and have fun with arts and crafts. Children participate in a full range of activities such as free play, outside play, dramatic play, and much more. I offer affordable rates that start at $200 per week and I accept childcare subsidies. (4C's, Bananas, Taniff & Childcare Links) I provide homework assistance to school aged children. I also provide nutritional meals which include breakfast, lunch, and two snacks. No red meat or pork is served. Please contact me for further information or to schedule a tour!
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Genius Kids Dublin Eclipse

5286 Iron Horse Parkway Dublin, CA

8 mi

Academic
International
Preschool
Hello, We are your neighborhood Genius Kids Dublin Eclipse. We offer morning preschool and pre-kindergarten, afternoon pre-kindergarten, as well as after school care for Kindergarten through sixth grade. We also offer the option for transportation from school to our site. We are conveniently located just a block away from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. Our curriculum has a high focus on academics, and public speaking. Our Summer Camp theme for 2019 is "How Things Work."
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Alice Daycare

2525 Parkside Drive Union City, CA

8 mi

Montessori
In-Home daycare
Hi parents, Do you want your child in a caring, loving, learning environment? Welcome to my family based Montessori Child Care for your lovely little ones! They learn and play to develop all of the five selves: Cognitive, Creative, Social, Emotional, and Physical. Practical Life Exercises, Sensorial Discrimination, Math, Language, Artwork activities, and Social Skills will be practiced everyday with curriculum. We provide nutritious breakfast, home made lunch, dinner and snacks. Place your child with a teacher that has extensive experience in public pre-school and private Montessori school. I love working with infant, toddler and preschooler and I am very dedicated and passionate about supporting the development of your child. I respect all of the cultures and I am Child Development Certified. Openings are available for 12 months to 5 years Monday - Friday from 8am to 6:30pm (flexible hours) Saturday and Sunday by appointment * License #: 013419556 *CPR and First Aid Certified *Bilingual (Mandarin and English) *Registered with 4Cs *Subsidized programs are Welcome **References available upon request** For more information please contact Ms.Alice 510-754-8253 *招收12个月- 5岁幼儿 *加州执照 号码013419556 *安全,舒适,整洁的室内外活动空间 *蒙特梭利中英双语教学,着重智慧和品格的养成 *引导孩子的认知能力,创造、探索能力, 社交能力,情感支配和体能的发展。 *根据不同年龄学习遵守规则, 正确操作教具 *学习语言:认、读、写中英字;读中英故事书 *音乐:简单钢琴识谱;唱歌 *绘画, 跳舞, 儿童瑜伽等 *提供自制营养三餐, 点心和新鲜水果 老师背景 *加州College幼师证书 *多年公立,私立 Montessori Preschool 幼师和家庭托儿经验 *丰富的幼儿护理经验,受过急救救护培训,爱心和耐心 位于Union City, 近880 Alvarado Niles, Whipple Rd, Dyer Street. 有意请电Ms.Alice 510-754-8253
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St.James Christian Schools

993 Estudillo Avenue San Leandro, CA

5 mi

Our program here at Saint James Christian Pre-School is to be a ministry to young children and their families based on the belief that each child is a unique gift. We are committed to fostering the continuous growth and development of each child, while respecting his/her right to be different. This includes working with the children and offering many opportunities for challenge and success. Our goal here at Saint James Christian Pre-School is to provide an enriched learning environment which fosters the maximum possible growth for a child, spiritually, mentally, physically and socially. Our staff is highly trained and will promote a healthy self-image by allowing a child as much freedom of choice and expression as possible. Here at Saint James Christian Pre-School the "free-flow" based program offers opportunities for fostering independence, creativity, and self-esteem that comes from knowing unconditional love. The child has the freedom to make choices in an environment that has been designed especially for him/her.. The areas of learning within the classroom consist of: Bible stories, prayer, art, language, arts/pre-reading, block building, dramatic play, science corner, manipulative area, pre-math and a snack cooking area. In the mornings, we offer a Pre-Kindergarten program to aid a child's transition into Kindergarten. We also offer a two-year-old program designed especially for the young toddler. We do not require that children be potty trained in this program. They must be potty trained for the Preschool. Enrollment Saint James Christian Pre-School is open to all children between the ages of two (2) through five (5) years old. The Pre-School is non-denominational and children of all ethnicities, religion, and cultures are welcomed. Register by submitting an application form with a $100.00 registration fee. Applications are available at the Pre-School office. As space becomes available, applicants are accepted following an interview between child, parent and Supervisor. It will be determined at that time if the child is ready to benefit from our Pre-School experience. Ratio: We maintain a high staff to child ratio of 6:1. Organization Saint James Christian Pre-School is a ministry at Saint James Lutheran Church. We are a non-profit, tax exempt California organization. It is licensed by the State Board of Health.

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Cynthia Medearis-Gilchrist

2697 Fisher Ave OAKLAND, CA

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
My family childcare home offers a safe & nurturing environment, nutritious meals, age-appropriate play, and learning activities. On Saturdays, I offer basic Academic skills support and play activities for kindergarteners.
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Creative Montessori Preschool

1350 Moraga Way Moraga, CA

9 mi

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
We specialize in Early Childhood Education guided by the principles of Maria Montessori. Our new students are word of mouth... parents telling other families about the high quality academics, tenured teachers and beautiful environment. We accept children starting at age 2 thru age 5 and include a complete Kindergarten program. Additionally, we offer a music program that is flexible, engaging, interesting and lots of fun for the children. Please give us a call to find out more information. We are now enrolling for the upcoming Academic School year.
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Blooming Tree Daycare

3906 Jamie Place San Ramon, CA

9 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Blooming Tree is designed to provide children with a home away from home while encouraging learning and development. We encourage learning while maintaining a cozy home like environment. We offer a blended learning environment. Each week we focus on a different letter, number, color and shape to help the children come closer to being kindergarten ready. Each day children participate in completing a hands on educational project to take home as well as given many materials to play that reinforce the concepts we are studying. Story time is a special time. Every child is encouraged to develop a love of learning and books. To help with this we offer frequent stories one on one and as a group. We understand that each child develops on their own schedule. We work with each child and parents to keep them on track with their next developmental milestone without pushing them beyond what they are comfortable with. Meal time is special as we all sit together and eat fresh home cooked meals. we offer healthy choices for meals and snacks encouraging kids to try fruits and vegetables everyday. we work with parents to accommodate any dietary needs kids have.
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Oak Grove Learning

8115 Fontaine Street Oakland, CA

5 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Oak Grove is a family-owned and operated Montessori preschool in Oakland, CA opened in January 2020. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for each child in a loving, nurturing, and stimulating academic environment. Specifically, we offer an academic Montessori school curriculum which is a developmentally appropriate educational path for children ages 18-months through kindergarten.
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SAFARI KID - HAYWARD

26236 ADRIAN AVE HAYWARD, CA

5 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
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Our key focus is on the whole child. Our proprietary preschool curriculum is inspired by the best components of Montessori methods and Reggio Emilia philosophy. Each child’s learning experience is determined by their learning abilities rather than age, allowing each student to realize their full potential at their own pace. Safari Kid provides more than preschool and toddler programs that encourage lifelong learning. We also offer enrichment in the form of after-school programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, including arrangements for transportation from their local school. Our summer camps combine academics with sports, learning new skills, and a lot of fun! When selecting a preschool for your child, choose the program that has a proven record for excellence. Safari Kid has locations across the globe, providing the highest quality educational experiences available for children. Our focus is on creating opportunities for children to use their natural curiosity to lead them through discovery, imagination, questioning, learning, and growing. We celebrate kids’ natural potential and desire to learn as we empower them to develop their own ideas, concepts, and creations.
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Arco Iris Childcare

23730 Fairlands Rd Hayward, CA

3 mi

Arco Iris Child Care provides licensed care for infants and toddlers in a loving environment. We build important cognitive skills that will help them with early literacy and success in Kindergarten. We Inspire children to become active participants in our diverse neighborhoods and communities. Our daily routines are filled with plenty of opportunities for free play and free choice activities. We start our day with playroom activities where we manipulate objects to reinforce math and literacy. We are experts in language modeling and promote not just the understanding of the second language but also the vocalization from the child of the second language encouraging the children to become Spanish speakers.
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Tweety Kid Care

Bernard Ave San Ramon, CA

7 mi

We are a small licensed childcare that offers a nurturing, fun, safe , and resourceful environment for children to socialize, learn and grow, and aiming to get the children fully prepared to enter preschool or Kindergarten! We offer a variety of activities and we use a curriculum that is based on child observation taking in consideration all areas of development! Our philosophy is to promote a safe and comfortable environment where each child can grow at his/her own pace. Our hope is that everyone who comes in contact with our program shares a common understanding of the importance of the first 5years in a child' life! We offer infant,toddler and preschool age program, making sure that your child will learn and discover the world through play!
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Oak Knoll Young Explorers

3500 Oak Knoll Blvd Oakland, CA

5 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
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We're not just a daycare...We're a discovery haven for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten-aged children to learn through exploration and self-guided play. Our curriculum consists of Montessori-style practices and reggio-inspired methods and is creatively delivered through STEAM (STEM) activities. We welcome you to come and explore our space full of life, love, and possibility!
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Genius Kids Dougherty

6044 Dougherty Road Dublin, CA

8 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Accelerated academic PT- Preschool and After-school Ages K-8 program serving Dublin and San Ramon. Pick-up is available from all Dublin, San Ramon, and select Pleasanton Schools. Our award-winning program offers a unique educational experience and our goal is to develop a child who is well balanced in all facets of academics, social, motor, and emotional skills while helping them develop their personality, communication, and confidence! We offer complimentary snacks. Lunch is available to purchase. A sample snack menu is attached as part of the information packet. A monthly snack menu will be sent to parents at the beginning of each month. COURSES: - Phonics - Reading - Science - Math - Social Studies - Creative Writing - Public Speaking - *GATE Prep - Homework Help - Speech, Debate & Drama - Spelling & Vocabulary ENRICHMENT: - Yoga - LEGO Story builder - Art classes - Language Classes - Dance & Movement - Culinary Arts - Trips to Parks
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Springfield Montessori School

5100 BRANNIGAN STREET Dublin, CA

8 mi

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
We specialize in Early Childhood Education guided by the principles of Maria Montessori. We have been in business since 1980 and a majority of our new students are word of mouth... parents telling other families about the high quality academics, tenured teachers and beautiful environment. We accept children starting at age 2 thru age 6 and include a complete Kindergarten program. Additionally, we offer a robust Summer Camp program that is flexible, engaging, interesting and lots of fun for the children. Please give us a call to find out more information about our Summer and academic programs. We are now enrolling for the upcoming Academic School Year.
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The Wunderkind

484 Bridle Ct San Ramon, CA

4.0(16)

9 mi

Academic
In-Home daycare
Managed by a professional and an experienced pre-school / Kindergarten teacher of one of the most prestigious schools of the Bay-Area Our mission is to impart value-based education by developing leadership qualities in a home-based environment. Child-centered curriculum with planned learning activities Conceptual learning in a playful set-up Learning through Music and Play Follow a mix of Montessori and Phonics philosophy in a Structured Environment Library facility for kids One of the Largest play areas for kids in the surrounding area Conduct educational and social assemblies Provides fresh & nutritious breakfast, snacks, and lunch CPR trained teacher with TB Test clearance and background checked by DOJ

Care Member says "We are so incredibly grateful to have found Wunderkind Preschool while searching for daycare for our son when he was just 1 ½ years old. From the very...

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Smart Start Child Care located at 1005 Castle Street, San Leandro, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from six-thirty AM to five-forty-five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities.

Sahar says "This review is based on our experience with Smart Start, where our daughter has been cared for for the past three years. Putting my daughter in daycare was...

Lean On Me ChildCare

24752 Townsend Ave Hayward, CA

4.0(1)

5 mi

Lean On Me Childcare / Preschool . Two Openings available!! We are currently accepting all ages ranging infants to 5yrs of ages. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to6 p.m. Lean On Me Childcare is a fully licensed day care. Conveniently located to 880 freeway/92/ between Jackson and Winton exit. Over 15yrs experiences caring for children. Teacher credentials. CPR and First Aid certified, Health and Safety trained, Fingerprinted and background checked. Member of the 4c's of Alameda county, Family Childcare Coalition and Every Child Counts. Lean On Me Childcare offers individualize attention in a loving and nurturing environment. Our goals are to help teach children to grow by increasing physical, social and emotional competence, with a academically based curriculum. This method consists of alphabet, number awareness, basic science, math concepts, music, social activities and complies with standards for kindergarten readiness. We offer nutritious meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks) References available upon request. Come join our family where every child is unique.

Janet says "My son started with Lean On Me Child Care when he was 3months we kept him there till he was 5. He loved Ms. Charleen, she provided a safe and learning...

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Castro Valley, CA

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

Little Explorers Preschool

Our family has been lucky to have had Teacher Tara a part of our every day lives for the past 3 years, one year when she was lead teacher at...

- Lara K.

The Wunderkind

We are so incredibly grateful to have found Wunderkind Preschool while searching for daycare for our son when he was just 1 ½ years old....

- Care member

Smart Start Child Care

This review is based on our experience with Smart Start, where our daughter has been cared for for the past three years. Putting my...

- Sahar

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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