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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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Pre-K Schools in San Carlos, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

ABC 123 Home Daycare

Very clean, safe, up to date facility. Provides organic meals for the children.

- Anil

Kiddie Garden Preschool

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...

- Mashallah S.

Building Kidz of Palo Alto

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....

- Peter

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Playful Tots Learning Center

360 B St Redwood City, CA

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...
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Project Imagine Academy

210 Alameda De Las Pulgas Redwood City, CA

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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...
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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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ABC 123 Home Daycare

1016 Egret St Foster City, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
ABC 123 Home Daycare exists to prepare and motivate children for pre-school through the mantra "Love All, Serve All." Established in 2010, it is located at 1016 Egret St Foster City. The operating hours are weekdays, from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Anil says "Very clean, safe, up to date facility. Provides organic meals for the children."

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Kiddie Garden Preschool

1305 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA

5.0(2)
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...

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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Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 Lambert Ave Palo Alto, CA

3.0(2)
We offer programs for infant, toddler, preschool, PreK, and kindergarten. We intelligently integrated performing arts, LTLE (learning through life experience), and Spanish in our curriculum. We have also recently started a Fall Camp for school-age kids(K,1st and 2nd graders).

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...

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Parents' Nursery School

2328 Louis Rd Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
Preschool
PNS is a play-based, co-op preschool with a parent education component. We are organized and administered by parents and operate under the direction of trained teachers. Our students develop in all areas including creativity, cooperation, peaceful conflict resolution, positive communication, fine and gross motor skills and...

Katrin says "Katrin Background: When we moved with our 3 kids from Germany to Palo Alto, we did not know anybody, our kids could not speak any English and we were looking...

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The Children's Pre-School Center

4000 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA

Child care
Preschool
The Children's Pre-School Center childcare facility located in Palo Alto, CA, which offers child care and early education to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Their child development curriculum emphasizes learning using play and exploration, as well as tolerance, through interaction with a multicultural...
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Nitty Gritty Preschool

3790 Jefferson Ave Redwood City, CA

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...
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Nurture & Nature Inc

426 Grand Blvd Apt 6 San Mateo, CA

Child care
Preschool
Nurture and Nature is a licensed Early Childhood Education Center located in San Mateo, CA. They offer both full-day and half-day programs for preschoolers and pre-k students ages 3 to 6. They aim to maximize each child’s potential by providing them age-appropriate programs that enable them to develop fully. They are open...
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Footsteps Childcare Inc \ Redwood City

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

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.
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Camp Galileo

2385 Trousdale Dr. Burlingame, CA

Camp Galileo is located in Burlingame, CA. They accept campers from pre-k to 5th grade children. They offer various complex multi-day projects that will stretch your child’s creativity and powers of deduction. They develop their skills and leadership by using sophisticated tools.
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Mrs K'S House

1069 Jamaica St Foster City, CA

Child care
Mrs K's House located at 1069 Jamaica Street, Foster City, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before- and after- school programs,...
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Fiesta Kiddy Corner Montessori

Dakota Avenue San Mateo, CA

We provide Infant Care, Montessori Pre-School, & Montessori Kindergarten Program. We also offer Summer Camps Program and we are an all year round school and open to most holidays.
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Trinity Pre-School At Parish Hall

330 Ravenswood Ave Menlo Park, CA

Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Intercommunal Pre School

713 2nd Ave San Mateo, CA

Child care
Preschool
The Intercommunal Pre School located at 713 2nd Avenue, San Mateo, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and prekindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs,...
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Lil' Learners Preschool

1120 Roosevelt Ave Redwood City, CA

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...
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Papillon Preschool

1311 S. El Camino Real San Mateo, CA

Child care
Papillon Preschool is an Infant/Toddler/Pre-K school dedicated to the principles of social justice and respect for the uniqueness and diversity of each person. Our primary focus is placed on the needs of young children and their families. It is our belief that, by creating a community of neighbors, we are responding to a basic...
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Morning Glory Montessori Pre-School

2750 Adeline Dr Burlingame, CA

Preschool
Morning Glory Montessori Preschool located at 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, 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 summers camps and winter breaks. The school is open from nine...
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Stepping Stone Pre School In Burlingame

1421 Palm Drive Burlingame, CA

Child care
The Stepping Stone Preschool Burlingame located at 1421 Palm Drive, Burlingame, 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 operates from...
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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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