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

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CHILDRENS PLACE, THE

1336 Arroyo Avenue SAN CARLOS, CA

1 mi

starting at
$1950/mo
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
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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, balancing rocks, tricycles, scooters, a sand box and more! The yard also features a covered porch for use year round, and a large deck with running water and tables to serve as an outdoor classroom. In addition to the outdoor play area, we also have a 1000 sq foot edible garden that our students care for and enjoy! Our teachers create hands-on, engaging activities that make learning fun while supporting the whole child—socially, emotionally, and academically. Families love our edible garden, outdoor play spaces, and even our friendly pet chickens, which make every day an adventure. We keep class sizes small, tuition affordable, and community at the heart of everything we do. Learn more about TCP at www.tcppreschool.org
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HAPPY CAMPERS PRESCHOOL DAYCARE

1776 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(5)

2 mi

starting at
$2150/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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 education. All staff are CPR certified and First Aid Trained. We provide a superior connection between home and child care, making easy connections throughout your child's day. Staff share many photos/videos to ensure you have a front-row seat to all your child is experiencing. Happy Campers is 100% dedicated to the education of early learners. We are determined to meet children at their level while providing fun challenges that support learning in Language Arts, Mathematics, Diversity, Social and Emotional Development, Creative Development, Science, and Physical Development. Our current hours of operation are 8:00-5:30. However, we are expanding our hours to 7:30*-5:30 soon. *An additional fee will be required for the earlier start time. Furthermore, this research-based curriculum aligns with all California State Early Learning Standards. We welcome the opportunity to make your preschooler a Happy Camper!

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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The Children's Place

1336 ARROYO AVENUE SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(2)

1 mi

starting at
$1950/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Child care
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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 balance fun with early academic foundations, ensuring children are prepared for kindergarten and beyond. What sets us apart is our commitment to affordability and inclusivity—we keep tuition accessible for working families while maintaining small class sizes, diverse staff, and high-quality programming. Our facilities include a fully edible garden, outdoor play spaces, and even pet chickens, creating daily opportunities for discovery and joy. Families choose The Children’s Place because we combine the heart of a close-knit community with the excellence of a well-established early childhood program.

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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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.

After School

2757 Melendy Dr San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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.

Legarza Basketball Camp

1027 Bransten Rd San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

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.

Kindercourt School System

1225 Greenwood Avenue San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

Wizbots - Imagineering for Kids

233 Highland Avenue San Carlos, CA

< 1 mi

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, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare

Kent Street San Mateo, CA

5.0(3)

3 mi

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 child. Back to basics - pre-k values in a home environment: 1.5 hours per day of bilingual class time exploring letters, numbers, colors, shapes, phonics, number sense , science, reading, manners, geography, art, and music. 1.25 hours per day of exploring our environment with walks to the park and meeting with other daycares, socializing, imaginary play, team work, compassion, and leadership. Breakfast, Lunch and two snacks provided

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)

5 mi

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 their potential. Parents are welcome anytime with our open-door policy and we make sure to keep our tuition affordable and accept childcare assistance. We have a huge range of resources and toys as well as a large outdoor play area. Our kids love the slide!

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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Safari Kid San Mateo

521 E 5TH AVE SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(3)

5 mi

starting at
$2280/mo
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
+ 3 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 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.

Danielle B. says "My son has been going since he was 18 months and he is super happy with the daycare and looks forward to going in every day. He learns a lot and has fun...

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Safari Kid Redwood City

1709 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

4 mi

starting at
$2450/mo
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Academic
Child care
+ 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 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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Medina Family Daycare

849 Patricia Ave San Mateo, CA

5.0(5)

6 mi

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 enriching environment for each child. We are both certified in Early Childhood Education by our local community colleges and we also incorporate other curriculums in our care such as, Waldorf and Montessori. We pride ourselves in the love and second-home environment that we provide, but we also ensure that each child feels confident when it is time to transition to preschool and kindergarten. All of our day to day activities, language, and learning is done is Spanish. Let's talk to some more! Please contact us to get to know some more about our daycare.

Care Member says "They put my mind at ease. It was so nerve-racking having someone else watch my son for the first time but dropping him off at Daycare felt like dropping...

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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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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL- REDWOOD CITY

1835 VALOTA RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(7)

4 mi

starting at
$2200/mo
Montessori
International
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 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 & 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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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL

457 COLLEGE AVE PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(4)

9 mi

starting at
$2200/mo
Montessori
International
Academic
Child care
Day 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 & 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 "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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Andino's Day Care

343 Dumbarton Ave. Redwood City, CA

5.0(10)

4 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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Little Flowers Daycare

3805 CASANOVA DR SAN MATEO, CA

3 mi

starting at
$1660/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
We are a Day Care that prides itself in taking care of children as a part of our family, with love, respect and a lot of consideration, we also work with parents as a team, for the better development of children and to ensure a smooth transition from home to daycare to Pre-K/Kindergarten. Our Day Care that has the design of a school where we have the materials for complete development while still making the children feel at home.
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St. Matthias Preschool

533 Canyon Road Redwood City, CA

4 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.
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Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 LAMBERT AVE PALO ALTO, CA

9 mi

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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 and have been trusted with care for their little ones by 100s of families over the years. Here are just a few highlights of what our community child care center offers: Age appropriate classrooms for infant care, toddler care, and preschoolers An indoor and outdoor playground A fun environment that uses singing, dancing, theater, and other performance arts to teach our academic curriculum A clean, safe, and nurturing childcare environment A chance for your child to locally learn performing arts in our dedicated studio Daily updates and pictures of your children via preschool mobile app Staff that is caring, highly qualified, and experienced in teaching all ages of pre-kindergarten children Second language education for all preschoolers
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in San Carlos, CA

Pre-K Schools in San Carlos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

HAPPY CAMPERS PRESCHOOL DAYCARE

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...

- Janice C.

The Children's Place

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...

- Care member

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.

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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