TOP 10 Preschools in Atherton, CA

Q: In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Atherton, CA?

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Atherton, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Atherton, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

Q: What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Atherton, CA?

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Atherton, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Atherton, CA.

Q: How can I find a preschool near me in Atherton, CA?

When looking for a preschool near you in Atherton, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Atherton, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Recent preschool reviews in Atherton, CA

Montecito Preschool of Los Altos

5.0

My daghter attended here before covid and if it were not for covid, she would still attend. She absolutely loved her school, teachers, friends and activities. I would reccomened this center.

- Anu B.

Safari Kid Redwood City

5.0

They are really, really good with everything: communications, taking care of my son, and all the kids, updates are excellent!

- Angelica S.

Andino's Day Care

5.0

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 goes to. My girl needed transition time but quickly overcome it with help from Isabel and Licho. When I was searching for daycare, I knew I wanted...

- Jane S.

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

5.0

AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one.

- Care member

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

5.0

Owner has been in the game forever - I'd trust my child here over anything.

- Care member

Preschools in Atherton, CA

CCLC School Age at Las Lomitas Elementary

299 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Atherton, CA

We respect each child as an individual with unique qualities of personality, intelligence and creativity. Our highly trained and educated staff have set up an environment that is clean, fun, creative and most importantly "child centered." We feel an open line of communication between the center and...

CCLC School Age at Las Lomitas Elementary

299 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Atherton, CA

CCLC School Age at Las Lomitas Elementary is a licensed child care facility based in Atherton, California that serves children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old. The company’s programs aim to develop children’s cognitive and social skills, creativity, and personality by providing a...

Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton

150 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA

Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton is a child care center located at 150 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA that is oriented towards the physical, mental, and social well-being of their students. They have various individualized programs and that are designed to help children learn according to their...

Playschool

150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA

Playschool located at 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and specializes in children ages eighteen months to four years old. The school offers Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Enrichment Care, Drop-In Care, and Summer Camp programs.

Montecito Preschool of Los Altos

1468 Grant Road, LOS ALTOS, CA

3.7

(3)

Montecito School is a unique preschool and school located in Los Altos, CA. We offer year round preschool and elementary child care options. Our campus is a one-of-a-kind natural wonderland for children, tucked away in Silicon Valley on 2 gorgeous acres featuring century-old trees, lush gardens,...

5.0

"My daghter attended here before covid and if it were not for covid, she would still attend. She absolutely loved her school, teachers, friends and activities. I would reccomened this center."

Anu B.

Safari Kid Redwood City

1709 Woodside Road, REDWOOD CITY, CA

Starting at $245000/mo

5.0

(4)

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...

5.0

"We have been incredibly happy there. I was very anxious about sending my daughter (now almost 2) to daycare after a year home with her. The teachers and director at Safari Kid were very supportive and always open to talking me through the process. They also offered...

Jayme M.

Andino's Day Care

343 Dumbarton Ave., Redwood City, CA

5.0

(10)

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...

5.0

"My son is been going to Andino's Daycare for three years now and he loves this place. Isabel, the owner, is a very nice person, very profesional and she loves kids. I like that she is always taking Child Develoment classes to learn new things about childrens. The...

Angelica A

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 San Antonio Rd, PALO ALTO, CA

5.0

(2)

We are thrilled to be part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing local Palo Alto families a plethora of services including toddler care, preschool, after-school for children up to 5th grade, and day and summer camp services. If you are looking for local childcare with easy...

5.0

"I am pretty happy, they are nice, flexible and accommodating!"

Megha G.

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

490 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK, CA

5.0

(1)

We're a small high top performing preschool that is located in the park. Our preschool specializes in the Performing Arts where children learn music, dance and theater. Your preschooler will truly love our environment and curriculum. Our philosophy is to develop the whole child in all aspects of...

5.0

"I initially attended another location where Sylvia was the director. We were with her for 5 years. When she opened up her Menlo Park location and we had our next child we couldn’t wait to go there even though it is a little bit of a further drive in the opposite...

Clarissa E.

Safari Kid San Mateo

521 E. 5th Ave, SAN MATEO, CA

Starting at $228000/mo

5.0

(2)

5.0

"We have loved Safari Kid San Mateo for many years. We love the teachers and the care and support they show each child. They meet the kids where they are and help them grow. The curriculum is also wonderful. It helps prepare the kids for kindergarten without feeling...

Samantha K.

Mi Escuelita Daycare Preschool

963 Lurline Dr, Foster City, CA

5.0

(3)

At Mi Escuelita Daycare and Preschool we help children learn in a developmentally appropriate environment. We believe the first 5 years of a child's life is the most important; therefore, they should have fun and benefit from a structured and yet flexible schedule! After all, even the experts...

5.0

"Our two daughters have been going to Mi Escualita since March of 2019 and I cannot express how grateful we are to have found Juanita and Iris! They are simply the most caring and involved daycare teachers I have encountered. My daughters love them dearly and we...

Jennifer D

Edgewood House Preschool

493 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello Families, We are thrilled to announce that Edgewood House Preschool, a beloved Palo Alto preschool has expanded and now has immediate full-time openings!! Edgewood House Preschool is a relationship-based community of teachers, parents, and children bringing together all of the best...

5.0

"Both individually and collectively EHS boasts one of the best teaching teams you'll find in the ECE world. Your whole family will experience thoughtful, loving and highest quality early care and education at this program."

Tanya S.

St. Matthias Preschool

533 Canyon Road, Redwood City, CA

5.0

(1)

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...

5.0

"St Matthias preschool facilities are beautiful - an enormous outdoor play area set among redwood trees, a special kid-size dining room, beautiful large, bright, organized classrooms - and lots of easy access parking! A true gem nestled in Emerald Hills. Our...

Elizabeth F.

Little Footsteps

1501 S El Camino Real, SAN MATEO, CA

4.5

(2)

We believe children learn and master new skills through a variety of play experiences. We acknowledge children know how to learn, we are there to support their learning experience. We understand each child is unique and learns through different approaches. Learning occurs anywhere and anytime....

4.0

"We were with them for 5 years before we had to move on. When we first joined, our girls came from a small daycare, and Little Footsteps made it really easy for them to adjust. They welcomed them with open arms and took care of them during the transition. They are...

Veronica R.

Avid Kids Circle

1097 Rockport Ave, Redwood City, CA

5.0

(5)

Avid Kids Circle is an independent experiential multi-sensory preschool and after-school program where kids will explore, create, engage and learn with their mind, body and bountiful spirit. Please visit our website for details. We look forward to hearing from you!

5.0

"Our daughter received the best care and education during the 3 years she was at Avid Kids. It's been over 2 years since she graduated from there but she dearly misses her teachers and her friends even today. Is it crazy that we had a slight hesitation about moving...

Care member

Building Kidz of San Carlos

1633 Laurel Street, SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0

(2)

Learning Through Life Experiences allows a child’s learning to become experimental, imaginative and sensory based. Our pedagogical approach is to learn through these real life experiences, such as emergency services, health and nutrition, etc. in an environment committed to reinforce children’s...

5.0

"Our baby started in BuildingKidz 2 months ago. It was his first time going to daycare. Although there were some adaptation period, the teachers are very nice and easy to communicate. Now my baby loves going there, he gets so excited when it's time for school every...

Care member

Building Kidz Of San Mateo

39 East 39th Avenue, SAN MATEO, CA

5.0

(1)

We are part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing San Mateo preschool and childcare services. Located at 39 E 39th Ave. close to Pacific Blvd. and conveniently close to I-101. Our mission is to deliver a world-class preschool experience resulting in children that love...

5.0

"Owner is very kind. Makes me feel good dropping my little one off with her. "

Care member

Sequoia Children's Center

1234 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA

4.3

(6)

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...

5.0

"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 fantastic and really care about the kids, and the administration really puts the families first. I highly recommend...

Mercedes K.

Little Steps Daycare

Kehoe Avenue, San Mateo, CA

3.7

(3)

We are a home daycare facility, with a an Play-based Spanish immersion curriculum. Our bilingual staff has a lot of experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We offer a variety of age appropriate activities in a warm and nurturing home environment. Our goal is to teach each child the...

5.0

"They have a very organized program, I can have peace of mind every time I drop my little daughter at Little Steps Daycare."

Alejandra C.

MagicEducation

2314 Norfolk, San Mateo, CA

5.0

(1)

Magic Education is a small but refined after school serving children from ages four and a half to ten. Our school has both camp programs, and after-school care as well as summer school programs. We will focus on every aspect of child's growth. We tailor our attention to each child's cognitive,...

5.0

"When you walk in, you are greeted warmly and politely and are helped immediately! Safety is of utmost importance at this facility so families should always feel safe and that their children are in good hands."

Yun X.

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