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CLC PRESCHOOL

I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience we've had with CLC Preschool. From day one, it was clear that the entire team, led by...

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French American Academie

We have been with this daycare since 2022/2023, first with my older son and now with my younger son, and our experience has been wonderful....

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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL

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...

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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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CCLC School Age at Las Lomitas Elementary

299 Alameda De Las Pulgas Atherton, CA

Child care
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 parents is how we build a...
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Playschool

150 Watkins Ave Atherton, CA

Child care
Preschool
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.
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CCLC School Age at Las Lomitas Elementary

299 Alameda De Las Pulgas Atherton, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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 learning environment that is safe,...
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Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton

150 Valparaiso Avenue Atherton, CA

Preschool
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 current developmental level.
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CLC PRESCHOOL

815 ALLERTON ST REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)
starting at
$1500/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 1 more
We are an inclusive program for ALL students. Our program is a play-based preschool with a strong focus on school readiness. All our educators have their bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and we strive to teach our students independence, social skills, and academics all while they’re playing and having fun! Our...

Care Member says "I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience we've had with CLC Preschool. From day one, it was clear that the entire team, led by the wonderful...

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French American Academie

1984 W El Camino Real, #129 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

International
Special needs
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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We have developed a unique ‘total immersion’ teaching approach by communicating with the children almost exclusively in French while carefully adopting the vocabulary, subject matter and sentence structures. They not only hear French but also Russian, Spanish and English. At French-American Academy Wonderschool, we believe that...

Care Member says "We have been with this daycare since 2022/2023, first with my older son and now with my younger son, and our experience has been wonderful. The owner is...

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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL

457 COLLEGE AVE PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Montessori
International
Academic
Day Care
Preschool
+ 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 &...

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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Building Kidz Of San Mateo

39 E 39TH AVE SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 3 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in children aged 0-6. Our...

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

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Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

2321 JANE LN MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
At Learning Nest Montessori Preschool, we are passionately committed to cultivating a rich, nurturing environment where each child is empowered to explore, discover, and thrive at their own pace. Our thoughtfully designed Montessori-inspired curriculum is centered around fostering a deep love of learning, nurturing creativity,...

Shubhra G. says "They have a very dedicated staff. Very clean. Also very structured, kids are always busy. We are very happy there."

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 LAMBERT AVE PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Building Kidz of Palo Alto offers preschool, infant, toddler and pre-kindergarten programs. Our brand new, 11,000 sq. ft eco-friendly facility is located at 415 Lambert Ave. Our local preschool center is conveniently located near the intersection of Oregon Expressway and El Camino Real. We are proud to bring high quality...

Anna B. says "We have loved the community and environment for our son at Building Kidz"

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Montecito Preschool of Los Altos

1468 GRANT RD LOS ALTOS, CA

3.0(3)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Special needs
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 5 more
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, playgrounds, forts, barnyard...

Anu B. says "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...

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Safari Kid Redwood City

1709 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2150/mo
Reggio emilia
Academic
Waldorf
Montessori
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...

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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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL- REDWOOD CITY

1835 VALOTA RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

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 &...

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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Kiddie Academy of Mountain View

205 E MIDDLEFIELD RD MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Building Kidz of Redwood City - Limited Spots!

909 ROOSEVELT AVE REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 2 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in children aged 1.5-6. Our...

Care Member says "We love Nayren and staff! They host fun community building events as well. "

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Building Kidz of Menlo Park

490 WILLOW RD MENLO PARK, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
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 their young lives. Children...

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

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HAPPY CAMPERS PRESCHOOL DAYCARE

1776 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

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...

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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Little Oak Preschool

695 Bay Road MENLO PARK, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2500/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Little Oak Preschool offers a full-time developmental curriculum to all children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. This school was opened to provide young children, and their parents, with the best possible environment for early childhood development. We believe that, through our play-based and Montessori hybrid program and low ratio...

Care Member says "Little Oak is such an amazing school. It has the most amazing teachers that are affectionate and loving to all of the children. Each classroom has...

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REDWOOD CHURCH PRESCHOOL

901 MADISON AVE REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We offer full-time and part-time preschool for children ages 2-5 years. Our full-time preschool is open from 7:30-5:30 Monday through Friday. Our Part-time preschool is either 3 full-time days or 5 part-time days from 7:30-12:30. We are happy to set up a tour of our preschool at your earliest convenience

Julia M. says "This has been such a nurturing and safe environment for both daughters. I know my children are cared for by the staff as if they were their own. The...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you 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.
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.
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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