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

Pre-K Schools in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools
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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...
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...
Peter says "Our daughter started going to the preschool class for past two months and we all love it so far. My daughter's teachers, Ms. Priya and Ms. Vibhuti were really...
4000 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA
890 Escondido Rd Palo Alto, CA
4100 Orme St Palo Alto, CA
3801 Miranda Ave Ste P6b Palo Alto, CA
303 Parkside Dr Palo Alto, CA
687 Arastradero Rd Palo Alto, CA
2328 Louis Rd Palo Alto, CA
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...
Care Member says "My daughter went to Gems and now my son is attending. I wanted both my children to be under the kind and educational care of Mrs. A and her team....
1055 SUNNYVALE SARATOGA RD SUNNYVALE, CA
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Care Member says "Learn and Play Montessori School in Sunnyvale is wonderful! This is our child's first preschool and it's the only one they walked into for the tour and...
Jane S. says "I cannot thank Isabel enough and would absolutely recommend her daycare for anyone's baby or kids. Her daycare is actually the first-ever daycare my baby...
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Pre-k programs in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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.