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Pre-K Schools in Menlo Park, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Imagina Menlo

Our daughter has been at Imagina Menlo since she was four months old (now 2.5 years). We have loved their individualized support, the warm...

- Sarah

Belle Haven Home Daycare

Susana is an amazing teacher and caregiver. Our family couldn’t be more happy and lucky to have found her. Our daughter has learned so much...

- Care member

St. Matthias Preschool

St Matthias preschool facilities are beautiful - an enormous outdoor play area set among redwood trees, a special kid-size dining room,...

- Elizabeth F.

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Imagina Menlo

1916 MENALTO AVE Menlo Park, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

We learn in Spanish!!! Research shows that early childhood offers a unique opportunity to learn languages, as well as providing a critical basis for all future development and learning. Furthermore, immersion in a second language supports children to excel in linguistic, academic, social and cognitive development. By exposing...

Sarah says "Our daughter has been at Imagina Menlo since she was four months old (now 2.5 years). We have loved their individualized support, the warm and loving...

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Belle Haven Home Daycare

310 Market Place Menlo Park, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Belle Haven home daycare is open since 2019 in East Menlo park. More than 15 years of experience serving children ages 18 months trough 4.9. Before serving families in my home, I worked in a Montessori Center for 10 years, studied 31 Early Childcare Education units and got a Credential training in Montessori philosophy in Bay...

Care Member says "Susana is an amazing teacher and caregiver. Our family couldn’t be more happy and lucky to have found her. Our daughter has learned so much in the past...

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Safari Kid Menlo Park

107 Clover Lane. Near Willows Market Menlo Park, CA

State license verified

Child care
Our well balanced curriculum, fosters children's development in the following ares: physical play, social emotional development, literacy, language, STREAM, critical thinking, art, music and movement, public speaking, kindergarten preparedness and hands on exploration. Learn about our unique and creative curriculum that lays...
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WHOLE KID SCHOOL

135 WILLOW RD MENLO PARK, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1595/mo
Reggio emilia
Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
+ 6 more
Whole Kid School is a year-round play and academic based program for infants- Pre-K. We promote developmentally appropriate activities supportive of cognitive, fine and gross motor development. We also have an emphasis on social-emotional development. Our school is unique because of our small and supportive student teacher...
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Trinity Pre-School At Parish Hall

330 Ravenswood Ave Menlo Park, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Trinity Pre-School At Parish Hall is a co-ed episcopal school with programs for preschool and prekindergarten up to 5th grade. Located in Menlo Park, California, the school offers a meticulous child-centered academic program and promotes love of learning.The school's operating hours is 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on school days, and...
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Footsteps Pre-School

490 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA

Preschool
Child care
Footsteps Preschool is a licensed childcare and early education provider located at 490 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California. It provides a safe and nurturing environment, as well as programs that focus on the individual needs of children for their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development. The school accepts...
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Mini & Menlo Madness Summer Camp

701 Laurel St Menlo Park, CA

Child care
Mini and Menlo Madness Summer Camp located at 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers summer care camp for toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. The camp is open from nine AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Applebee Preschool

107 Clover Ln Menlo Park, CA

Preschool
Child care
In-Home daycare
Applebee Preschool located at 107 Clover Lane, Menlo Park, California, offers childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to...
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Pie Pequeno Day Care Inc.

518 7th Ave Menlo Park, CA

Child care
Pie Pequeno Day Care offers a fun, loving and home-like environment for children from 4 months through school-age. The center provides a positive development program and Spanish immersion that help in preparing children for kindergarten and regular school. The school's services are available full-time or part-time, Monday...
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University Heights Montessori Childrens Center

2066 Avy Avenue Menlo Park, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
University Heights Montessori Children's Center located at 2066 Avy Avenue, Menlo Park, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven-forty-five AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers...
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St. Matthias Preschool

533 Canyon Road Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
St. Matthias Preschool and Pre-K Program has been serving families since 1977. The preschool open to children, 2 1/2 - 5 years old, offers families an affordable year round full day program with hours 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Nurturing play base curriculum that includes music, creative hands on activities, science exploration, math,...

Elizabeth F. says "St Matthias preschool facilities are beautiful - an enormous outdoor play area set among redwood trees, a special kid-size dining room, beautiful...

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CHILDRENS PLACE, THE

1336 Arroyo Avenue SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1950/mo
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
The Children’s Place is a nonprofit preschool in San Carlos where kids ages 2–5 learn and grow through play. Since 1981, we’ve been helping children build confidence, friendships, and the skills they need for kindergarten in a safe, nurturing environment. Our 5000 sq ft outdoor play area features a large play structure,...

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

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Sequoia Children's Center

1234 Brewster Ave Redwood City, CA

4.0(6)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
It's our mission to provide the best quality care from infancy to kindergarten! We are a fully accredited and licensed Children's Center offering care and early education for ages 6 months to 5 years. Programs offered: infants, young toddlers, older toddlers, preschool for 2s, 3s, older 3's to young 4s, and Pre-Kindergarten....

Mercedes K. says "Both our children have attended here for the past year and it's just wonderful! Our kids are so excited to go to school every day, the teachers are...

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Redwood Parents Nursery School

3997 Jefferson Ave Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
For over 60 years, Redwood Parents Nursery School (RPNS), a parent-participation nursery school nestled in the Emerald Hills of Redwood City has offered classes for: *Toddlers: 1 day/week, 13 months - 23 months , Wed OR Fri AM - 9:15-11:15. *Twos: 2 days/week, 24 months - 35 months, Tues AND Thurs - 9:00-11:30. *Threes: 3...

Margie L. says "Best preschool EVER for those looking for a parent-participation, play-based preschool. You cannot beat the teaching staff here and the wonderful...

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 LAMBERT AVE PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Building Kidz of Palo Alto @ 415 Lambert Ave offers preschool, infant, toddler and per-kindergarten programs. Our 11,000 sq. ft Eco-friendly facility with an indoor and outdoor playground is conveniently located near the intersection of Oregon Expressway and El Camino Real. We are one of the highest rated preschool in Palo Alto...

Anna B. says "We have loved the community and environment for our son at Building Kidz"

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Safari Kid Redwood City

1709 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2450/mo
Academic
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Preschool
+ 2 more
At Safari Kid, we believe childhood should be celebrated! Our proprietary preschool curriculum takes inspiration from a mix of both traditional methods (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf) and reflects current brain research on early childhood development. This has resulted in a focus on the whole child, in which we offer the...

Lauren M. says "We have been with Safari Kids for 2 years now and have had nothing but a wonderful experience! The teachers are all very kind and supportive of every...

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 LAMBERT AVE PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Building Kidz of Palo Alto offers preschool, infant, toddler and pre-kindergarten programs. Our brand new, 11,000 sq. ft eco-friendly facility is located at 415 Lambert Ave. Our local preschool center is conveniently located near the intersection of Oregon Expressway and El Camino Real. We are proud to bring high quality...

Anna B. says "We have loved the community and environment for our son at Building Kidz"

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HAPPY CAMPERS PRESCHOOL DAYCARE

1776 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$2150/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
We're a fantastic preschool/pre-k program with easy access to Hwy 101 and CalTrain. Our open-concept facility is bright, clean, and safe, with a playground perfect for children ages 5m - 5 years. You will feel reassured that your child is in great and experienced hands, with long-standing teachers trained in early care and...

Janice C. says "Audra runs an absolutely amazing preschool. She cares deeply about the kids and her staff. I have 3 kids and we have been going there for the last 6...

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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL

457 COLLEGE AVE PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Academic
Montessori
International
Preschool
Child care
+ 2 more
Casa dei Bambini School is an International & Multicultural private school. Our school has been serving the Silicon Valley community since 1987. What sets our school apart from all other schools is our model and our vision for what young children's preschool and kindergarten experience can be. Great locations in Palo Alto &...

Care Member says "Casa is the best there is - look no further. We have sampled other schools, and from our experiences and from friends, there is just no place like Casa...

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The Children's Place

1336 ARROYO AVENUE SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1950/mo
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 2 more
The Children’s Place is a nonprofit, play-based preschool in San Carlos dedicated to nurturing young learners ages 2–5. Since 1981, we’ve provided a warm and welcoming environment where children grow through hands-on exploration, creativity, and social connection. Our experienced teachers design age-appropriate activities that...

Care Member says "As a dad, I’ll admit I was nervous when my son first started at The Children’s Place. He was shy and unsure of himself, and I wasn’t sure how he’d...

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

Pre-k programs in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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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