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Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare

It seems like any parent I talk to that sends their child to daycare has "that one thing..." that they just don't like about where their kid...

- Mega B.

Kids Konnect Preschool and Daycare

We've moved our two children to Kids Konnect and was the best move we've ever made! Much faster progress for my 4 year old and everyone was...

- Joe P

Sequoia Children's Center

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...

- Mercedes K.

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Trinity Presbyterian Preschool

1106 Alameda De Las Pulgas San Carlos, CA

Preschool
The play based curriculum is designed to achieve not only kindergarten readiness, but to prepare children for a lifetime of success in all their endeavors, by teaching them self-control, problem solving and how to interact respectfully with other people.
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Legarza Basketball Camp

1027 Bransten Rd San Carlos, CA

Legarza Basketball Camp located in San Carlos, CA specializes in children from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade. The program offers Summer, Winter, President, Spring, MLK Day, All Sports, and Thanksgiving Camps. The camp aims to place the child and his or her personal development ahead of the game.
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After School

2757 Melendy Dr San Carlos, CA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
After School is a licensed center providing child care since 1981, located in San Carlos, CA. It offers kindergarten programs. They provide a safe, nurturing environment and age appropriate activities that maximize your child’s learning capabilities. It is open Monday to Friday from 6:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
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Wizbots - Imagineering for Kids

233 Highland Avenue San Carlos, CA

Child care
Preschool
Wizbots Imagineering for Kids located at 233 Highland Avenue, San Carlos, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from nine PM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs,...
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Kindercourt School System

1225 Greenwood Avenue San Carlos, CA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Kindercourt in San Carlos, California, is one of three educational centers of Kindercourt School System. The center offers its services to children ages Preschool through Kindergarten, implementing programs that are fun and stimulating. Kindercourt offers a supportive and loving environment that helps enhance cognitive, social,...
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Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare

Kent Street San Mateo, CA

5.0(3)
Michelle's Family Daycare started off in 2001 as a Daycare home that, over the years, has grown into a preschool program in which children develop social skills, bilingual skills, leadership skills and prepares your child for kindergarten. With a 4 child : 1 provider ratio, we create a caring and stable environment for your...

Mega B. says "It seems like any parent I talk to that sends their child to daycare has "that one thing..." that they just don't like about where their kid goes... Well,...

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Kids Konnect Preschool and Daycare

2145 Bunker Hill Dr San Mateo, CA

3.7(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Kids Konnect offers fantastic childcare in San Mateo for children aged 2-6. After opening two successful preschools in Pacifica and Oakland we're saying hello to 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...

Joe P says "We've moved our two children to Kids Konnect and was the best move we've ever made! Much faster progress for my 4 year old and everyone was so welcoming."

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Sequoia Children's Center

1234 Brewster Ave Redwood City, CA

4.3(6)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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...

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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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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Medina Family Daycare

849 Patricia Ave San Mateo, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Medina Family Daycare is run by a mother and daughter duo, Delma and Marcela. Together, we have served our community for over 16 years. Our daycare is in our home, we have a classroom set up, outside play space and many activities indoors. We believe that children learn best through play, we have set up our home to be an...

Care Member says "If I could give 100 stars, I would. Medina Family Daycare cared for both my daughters (now age 10 and 6) with so much love and intelligence and I...

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Kids Konnect Preschool

1968 Old County Rd Redwood City, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

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...

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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Andino's Day Care

343 Dumbarton Ave. Redwood City, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

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...

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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ABC Richa Day Care

1432 New Bridge Ave San Mateo, CA

4.7(9)

State license verified

Are you looking for an outstanding home day care / Preschool for your child? I am Mrs. Videh B., licensed day care provider since 2003. I have been "homeschooling" preschoolers in a home atmosphere of education, play, structure and plenty of love and attention for infants and toddlers. I provide age-appropriate...

Care Member says "My younger daughter goes to Videh aunty’s daycare since last 18 months. My daughter has received exceptional care and growth. Their house is nicely...

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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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Play And Learn Daycare

1425 California Drive Burlingame, CA

5.0(1)
A licensed childcare provider in Burlingame since 1999, Play and Learn Daycare is a small, home-based program that is now accepting applications! Having a smaller group of children allows us to devote more time to each child. A safe, warm, and loving environment is provided, while emphasizing fun, educational activities...

Care Member says "My daughter has attended Play and Learn daycare for the past two years (from 8 months to 2.5 years of age). I can't speak highly enough about the...

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Redwood Parents Nursery School

3997 Jefferson Ave Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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...

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

State license verified

Academic
Day Care
Preschool
Child 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...
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Menlo Atherton Bilingual School

999 Ringwood Ave Atherton, CA

State license verified

Menlo Atherton Bilingual School is a licensed family daycare center which operates first and foremost as an English/Mandarin language immersion school. We believe that the preschool years are a formative period in the social, linguistic, and academic development of children. Our goal is that our students acquire age appropriate...
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Shaunna Solorzano

2421 Carlmont Drive 23 Belmont, CA

I am a stay at home mother of two, a two year old and an infant so I am able to care for an additional child in my home. I have previously cared for two other toddlers in my home but one moved and the other went to pre-school. I have also done pick-up and transport for school age children but I no longer have the...
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Mountain Camp Woodside

302 Portola Rd Portola Valley, CA

Mountain Camp Woodside is a traditional summer camp that offers both a Day Camp (for grades K-10th) and sleep-away Resident Camp (for grades 2nd 10th) programs and is nestled in the heart of beautiful Portola Valley, California on the 63-acre campus of the Woodside Priory School. Mountain Camp Woodside s minimal technology,...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in San Carlos, CA

Pre-k programs in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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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