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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Redwood City, CA

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

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ST. MATTHIAS PRESCHOOL

533 CANYON ROAD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(2)

2 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Preschool
St. Matthias Preschool is a high quality early education program nestled in serene natural surroundings towered by beautiful trees that overlook our enormous, lush green outdoor park-like playground and stimulating classroom learning environments. We are an full-day, year round program infused with a robust play-based & academic curriculum complemented by extracurricular activities such as Music & Movement, STEM, Gardening and Spanish sessions. Our dynamic early education team provides a holistic approach to helping children build a solid foundation for lifelong learning through our objective focused program driven to successfully prepare them for Kindergarten Readiness. NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting October 1, 2025, St. Matthias Preschool will begin to serve Toddlers (two year olds are not required to be toilet trained). Our program embraces Toddler toilet training as an important early childhood learning concept that is implemented into our daily curriculum. Please contact our program for more details.

Mandi L. says "We couldn’t be happier with our experience at St. Matthias Preschool and the impact it has had on both our son and our family. From the very beginning,...

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Andino's Day Care

343 Dumbarton Ave. Redwood City, CA

5.0(10)

3 mi

With six years of experience as a nanny and seventeen years as a daycare provider, we strive to create a loving, safe, and educational environment. At Andinos Daycare our goal is to prioritize the health, learning abilities, and personal growth through playing, socializing with other children, and a bilingual setting. we offer both languages: English and Spanish. Other services we provide to prepare your child for kindergarten include breakfast, snack, lunch, art and crafts, circle time, visits to the library and our local park. transportation to and from local schools is also offered for children in preschool to elementary school. We like to think of ourselves as a home away from home for your children!

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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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL- REDWOOD CITY

1835 VALOTA RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(7)

1 mi

starting at
$2200/mo
Montessori
International
Academic
Child care
Day Care
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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 & Redwood City, highly educated, dedicated, and intentional faculty combined with the best application of Montessori theory and pedagogy have made us known here and abroad. We offer a content-rich curriculum. Daily Enrichment classes: Gymnastics, Music, French & Spanish helps our students see themselves as essential World community members.

Care Member says "We moved our 3.5 year old to Casa dei Bambini mid-year last year and I am grateful everyday. The staff are kind, caring and excellent teachers. The...

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Safari Kid Redwood City

1709 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

1 mi

starting at
$2450/mo
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Academic
Child care
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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 perfect balance of learning and play. Our daycare and preschool programs are carefully developed to ignite curiosity and encourage lifelong learning, but it doesn’t end there! We also offer a well-rounded after-school program for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, which provides a combination of valuable academic support and engaging extra-curricular enrichment. Allow us to help turn your child’s Potential into Possibilities at Safari Kid San Mateo.

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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St. Matthias Preschool

533 Canyon Road Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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, cooking, monthly enrichment programs and more. Largest campus in the area in a beautiful woodsy setting with spacious and light filled classrooms, separate dining room and awesome playground.

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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Kids Konnect Preschool

1968 Old County Rd Redwood City, CA

5.0(2)

3 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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 Redwood City! 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.

Katie says "My son has been at Kids Konnect Redwood City for the past 15 months. We weren't sure how the transition would go with him being home during the initial COVID...

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Sequoia Children's Center

1234 Brewster Ave Redwood City, CA

4.3(6)

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We are a fully accredited and licensed Children's Center offering care and early education for ages 6 months to 5 years. Programs offered: infant and wobblers, young toddlers, preschool for 2s, preschool for 3s, preschool for young 4s, and Pre-Kindergarten for children who are 4 by Dec. 1. We employ developmentally appropriate practices, emphasizing active learning through play, exploration, and discovery; social interaction with peers and adults, and hands on activities. Our curriculum is based on what is known about early childhood development, beginning with infants and building through preschool using Baby Signs, Learning Games, Creative Curriculum, and High Scope Curriculum. For the preschool classes, we also follow guidance by the CA Dept. of Education for developing children's social-emotional and cognitive skills for successful transition to kindergarten. We also bring in a multitude of enrichment classes during the week, without added fees: American Sign Language, Spanish Immersion Circle Time, Traveling Librarian, Music, Gymnastics and Soccer. We support social emotional skills by promoting attitudes of respect, cooperation, and the understanding that each child's differences make them unique and special. We celebrate the the diversity of our families and we support the development of each child in self-confidence, self-help skills, respect for others, curiosity, and a love for reading and learning.

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)

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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 days/week, 36 months - 47 months, Mon, Wed and Fri - 9:00-11:30. *Pre-Kinder: 4 days/week, 48 months and up *, Mon - Thurs - 12:30-3:30. Established in 1952, Redwood Parents Nursery School (RPNS) is a non-profit, parent-education, cooperative preschool in Redwood City. At RPNS, children have an opportunity to learn through play with a broad selection of hands-on experiences and materials. The children participate in large group, small group, and free play activities with an emphasis on free play. We strive to provide a place where children develop their self-esteem as they participate in an environment that encourages and respects their independence and capabilities in physical, social, and emotional development. We believe this is the foundation for personal success and academic achievement in years to come.

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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Project Imagine Academy

210 Alameda De Las Pulgas Redwood City, CA

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Preschool
A branch of Little's Athletics & Education, we are a home-based young 5 prekindergarten and preschool program for children on the Bay Area Peninsula. We provide high-quality instruction that is built on positive relationships, children's interests, passions, and imagination. Our vision is to create an environment where curiosity, confidence, compassion, and community are at the center of each child's experience. We hope to instill a love of learning, confidence in taking risks, compassion for others and ourselves, and a love and care for our communities that surround and support us. Our program focuses on: School readiness for social, physical, and academic skills, social emotional education, project-based, hands-on, and student-centered curriculum, a focus on fine and gross motor development through play, and celebration of imagination and fun! Our head teacher, Paige, has been an educator for over 10 years. She started her education journey with Galileo Learning, and has served as an elementary (K - 4th) schoolteacher at Synapse School in Menlo Park, CA for the past 9 years. She is now a Learning Specialist in the Learning Center at Synapse School to support learners with varying learning differences. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Marine Biology from University of San Diego, and her credential and Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Notre Dame de Namur University. She has just received a Certificate in Early Education Leadership from The Harvard Graduate School of Education, and is taking classes for her Director's Permit at Cañada College for Early Childhood Education. Her favorite part of teaching is getting to inspire the love of learning, curiosity, and design in others, as well as getting to laugh about something at work every single day. She loves the ocean, science, teaching young children to love science, being outdoors, silliness, playing music and singing, art, dancing, swimming, and being a general goofball! Rob has worked with children for over 25 years. He began teaching children through his time babysitting and being a lifeguard in Maryland, where he ultimately built his own business teaching swim lessons for children and adults. Rob pursued his passion for education by directing his attention to leading after-school programs, coaching children's basketball teams, and working on skills with his three sons; Scott, RJ, and Finn. He is currently attending classes at Cañada College in Early Childhood Education.
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Playful Tots Learning Center

360 B St Redwood City, CA

3 mi

At Playful Tots, we strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, ages 2 years through 5 years. Our Learning Center is divided into two classes - the Caterpillar Class, for children ages 2-3 yrs, and the Butterfly Class, for children, ages 3.5-5 yrs. Our curriculum is both play-based and projected-based, incorporating age-appropriate academic components designed to help your child grow and learn. Our low student to teacher ratio enables us to provide your child with the care and attention she/he deserves. Our goal is to prepare your child for Kindergarten, not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. As we believe a huge part of learning is through play, Playful Tots also allows children the opportunity to play in multiple areas, including an outdoor activity areas and indoor playground.
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Kiddie Garden Preschool

1305 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA

5.0(2)

3 mi

Faith based
Child care
Preschool
Kiddie Garden Preschool is a Christian Preschool located in downtown Redwood City. We offer full and part-time care at affordable rates. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We offer a year-round program with rolling enrollment. Our Preschool program cares for children, ages 2 through 5. We have full day, part day, full week and part week programs. We meet the needs of the parents, therefore, you set your child's days and time. We also have an after-school and summer program for school aged children, ages 5 through 12. We provide the care and you provide the transportation. Kiddie Garden Preschool follows a developmental curriculum with experience in: * Music/Creative movement, * Emergent literacy, * Pre-math skills, * Arts and crafts, * Dramatic play, * Bible. We have two outdoor spaces including a playground and a large motor area with bikes and trikes and an array of large motor play activities.

Mashallah S. says "This place is wonderful. Sweet, caring and loving teachers. My kids have been going here for almost two years and they love it. They have a really...

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Sequoia Preschool & Kindergarten

233 Topaz Street Redwood City, CA

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Multi-Cultural Learning Environment for Children. Sequoia Preschool has been in operation since 1975. -Semi-structured program -Emphasizing academic and social development through an integrated curriculum -Low child to teacher ratio -Daily piano music, arts & crafts, literature, creative play, cultural events and discovery experiences - Part day program Program M- Th 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. -Optional enrichment programs (additional fee required) -T/W/TH (3-year-olds): 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -MTWTH (PreK): 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sequoia Preschool and Kindergarten is a state licensed, non-profit preschool and kindergarten, using the facilities of Sequoia Christian Church. We welcome children of all races and backgrounds.
Child care
Preschool
Nitty Gritty Preschool in Redwood City, CA is dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways.The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age-appropriate contexts from Preschool, Pre-K, and Summer Class.

Lil' Learners Preschool

1120 Roosevelt Ave Redwood City, CA

< 1 mi

Preschool
A division of Redwood City's Parks & Recreation Services; Lil' Learners teachers implement a child-centered philosophy to create a curriculum responsive to all the children in the group. Children will be introduced to a variety of Pre-K concepts including language, math, art, science, music and movement. By creating an environment that balances teacher directed and unstructured activities, children will develop independence, confidence and a positive sense of the world around them.

Footsteps Childcare Inc \ Redwood City

950 Main Street (at City Center Plaza) Redwood City, CA

3 mi

Child care
Footsteps Childcare Inc \ Redwood City provides Full-Day and Half-Day child care programs designed for pre-kindergarten students. The facility admits and handles children who are three to five years of age. Footsteps Childcare Inc \ Redwood City operates during weekdays from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Creative Kids Daycare

127 Hemlock Avenue Redwood City, CA

< 1 mi

Creative Kids Daycare &amp; Preschool offers your child quality child care. We will be offering Preschool in early May 2014. Creative Kids Daycare was established in 2002 caring for newborn to 3 years of age. Currently we are expanding and adding a small preschool for 8 children from 2 - 5 years of age. we will have 2 classrooms with a ratio od 1 care teacher to 4 children so your children get the attention they desire. Creative Kids Daycare will be teaching math, language, reading pre reading skills, science, health, problem solving art and more.

Judy's Place Of Play

262 Beresford Avenue Redwood City, CA

< 1 mi

Licensed small in-home family daycare Has openings for birth-3 years Redwood City/Atherton area 36 years of experience Close to 280 and 101 Just passed surprise State inspection Dec. 2012 A+ *meals provided- breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks *large outdoor play area *large indoor play area *arts & crafts and music *nature walks (weather permitting) *Mother goose pre-school program *lots of stimulating and age appropriate learning activities CPR & First-Aid certified Non-smoking home Many references available upon request Reasonable rates

Beresford Montessori, Inc.

178 Clinton St Redwood City, CA

5 mi

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
We offer a Montessori preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten program in a loving and nurturing environment! We are accredited by NAEYC. We offer both half days and full days. Our full day hours are 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please contact us via email, if interested in a tour. beresfordmontessorirwc@gmail.com

Redwood Shores Montessori LLC

429 Luff Ln Redwood City, CA

5 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Redwood Shores Montessori LLC is dedicated to the education of children in an environment designed to stimulate and develop the child’s love of learning. Established in 2009, it is located at 429 Luff Ln Redwood City CA. The school offers childcare, preschool, and kindergarten programs. Operating hours are 8:30am to 11:45pm.

Footsteps Childcare Inc \ Shores

225 Shearwater Parkway Redwood City, CA

5 mi

Child care
Preschool
Footsteps Childcare Inc \ Shores is an extended care provider located in Redwood City, California that offers before and after-school programs to kindergarten through fifth grade students. The company maintains a low child to caregiver ratio, and they also provide a full day summer camp program.

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Redwood City, CA

Pre-K Schools in Redwood City, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

ST. MATTHIAS PRESCHOOL

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at St. Matthias Preschool and the impact it has had on both our son and our family. From the...

- Mandi L.

Andino's Day Care

I cannot thank Isabel enough and would absolutely recommend her daycare for anyone's baby or kids. Her daycare is actually the first-ever...

- Jane S.

CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL- REDWOOD CITY

We moved our 3.5 year old to Casa dei Bambini mid-year last year and I am grateful everyday. The staff are kind, caring and excellent...

- Care member

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

Pre-k programs in Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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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