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Recent preschool reviews in Castro Valley, CA
Kids Korner
5.0
I have my precious 1 and 2 year old in Ms. Ces' care for about over 6 months now. They are amazing people. She prepares food for them as well and it is always HEALTHY. She feeds them better than I do. Her rates are more than fair and ultimately I trust her with my 2 precious little ones. She does...
- Laurie L
Adventure Montessori Academy, LLC
5.0
Adventure Montessori is clean, well maintained and has a great staff. We are happy with our child's progress on learning new things, improved writing and drawing skills. The staff takes good care of the children and provides clear updates on the daily progress. We are happy with their services.
- Srikanth
Little Explorers Preschool
5.0
Our family has been lucky to have had Teacher Tara a part of our every day lives for the past 3 years, one year when she was lead teacher at Oakland Garden School and two years at Little Explorers.
Little Explorers has been integral in helping our eldest daughter transform from a shy, reluctant...
- Lara K
Little One's Child Care
5.0
Frida has been so wonderful! She has many years of experience as a daycare provider (15+ years) and can provide the tools and structure needed for your child. From my own personal experience, she is extremely efficient, flexible, and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend anyone thinking of...
- Aisha C
Stella's Day Care
5.0
Stella has been a savior for my family. It is tough to find someone to care for a 3 month old, let alone one right in my backyard. Stella has reasonable rates and has remained open the entire pandemic to help my family out who works as an essential worker. My son has been there now for 7 months...
I am a licensed family child care provider for over 8 years in Castro Valley. I provide full time and part time care from child birth to school age. I also provide pickup and/or drop off to nearby schools in the area. I assist the school age children with their daily homework. My rates are very...
5.0
"I have my precious 1 and 2 year old in Ms. Ces' care for about over 6 months now. They are amazing people. She prepares food for them as well and it is always HEALTHY. She feeds them better than I do. Her rates are more than fair and ultimately I trust her with my...
Castro Valley Parent Nursery School is located at 3657 Christensen Lane, Castro Valley, California. It is a non-profit, parent-run preschool that serves children from ages 3 to 5 years old. The school aims to help families in the tasks of parenthood and to develop parenting skills in a friendly,...
Sunshine Little in Castro Valley, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 55 children from infants to kindergarten.
We are excited to announce that we are growing into an in-home preschool! Little Daisy Daycare is in the process of expanding into a large family daycare. We will have space available for children ages 2-5 years with full day and half day flexible schedules. Our experienced teachers will offer a...
Established in 1985, Redwood Forest Preschool Inc is a Christian preschool that provides educational services for children ages eighteen months up to kindergarten age. It gives sensory and hands-on activities to the children to develop a love for learning. Also, it aims to enhance social, academic,...
Creative Kids Daycare is a childcare and early education provider located at 3621 Swallow Court, Castro Valley, California. The center offers full-time child care services in a safe and secure environment. Creative Kids Daycare is open from Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Established in 2002, Montessori School at Five Canyons is located at 22781 Canyon Court, Castro Valley, California.The school applies the Montessori method of education in teaching and caring for children ages 18 months to 6 years old, and provides them with a child-centered environment.
Adventure Time Independent is a state-licensed child care facility that provides extended day care services to families residing in Castro Valley, California. The company offers after-school programs and summer camps for school-age children. The company follows a science-based curriculum that...
The Adventure Time-Proctor located in Castro Valley, CA is a before and after school day care facility that provides a place where children can learn and play in a well-organized but flexible environment. Their activities focus on the areas of arts, crafts, sports, games, music, dance, drama,...
Adventure Time Jensen Ranch is a child care facility on 20001 Carson Ln, Castro Valley, CA that provides quality before and after school care services. Their center hosts fun activities that keep children busy throughout the day and even offer summer programs.
Adventure Time located in Castro Valley, CA is a before and after school day care program located on elementary school campuses for children from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. The center activities from arts, crafts, sports, games, drama, music, cooking, and help with homework as well as high quality...
The Bee Best Learning Center in Castro Valley, California offers after school academic enrichment programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade. Their after school programs include homework help, Mandarin Chinese, and additional math and English practice. Students may attend 5 days, 4...
Magic Days Support the natural development of bilingual (Spanish/English) language skills while preparing children for success in school and their life s.
Magic Days offers Spanish immersion learning and care environment. The environment/instruction for the 3 months to 7year old kids; year-round...
Preschool and Kindergarten in Union City, California, providing Early Childhood Education since over 30 years!
New owners took over this school this year and they are doing everything to ensure all the great things that brought the school to this stage, are retained, while anything that can be...
5.0
"Adventure Montessori is clean, well maintained and has a great staff. We are happy with our child's progress on learning new things, improved writing and drawing skills. The staff takes good care of the children and provides clear updates on the daily progress. We...
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Little Explorers Preschool focus is to provide a stimulating, diverse, safe, nurturing environment that builds lifelong skills that encourages each child to ask questions to set children up for success in kindergarten and beyond for all children ages 1 to 6 years of age.
Little...
5.0
"Our family has been lucky to have had Teacher Tara a part of our every day lives for the past 3 years, one year when she was lead teacher at Oakland Garden School and two years at Little Explorers.
Little Explorers has been integral in helping our eldest daughter...
My child care facility offers 24 hours of care. Providing daily supervision, preschool activities and coordinating schedules for children ages 0-5 years old.
I run Little One's Childcare in the beautiful west part of Union City. I have provided licensed quality daycare at affordable rates for...
5.0
"Frida is amazing; she provides the quality care you expect your child to receive! Finding a stranger you can trust to watch your child is hard but Frida makes it easy. I could not have found a better person! She has so much patience and experience with children of...
-Specialist in Infants/toddlers.
-13 years experience.
-Preschool Teacher.
-Small License/Up to 4 babies or 6 toddlers.
-Good Standing with the Community Care Licensing
-Very good references (at your request)
-Our program is designed to treat every child with the tenderness he or she needs to grow...
5.0
"Stella has a great understanding of what kids need to grow, learn and thrive. She was completely dedicated to caring for the children in her care while we were there. She loves these kids and cares for them as if they were members of her own family. We were so...
I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 yrs. I do offer a preschool curriculum in a small learning pod environment for ages 2-4 yrs old. This allows children to have a personal learning experience and plenty of 1 on 1 time with staff. We also do arts and crafts on some days, take walks...
5.0
"My son went to Soana Lauti's Daycare from 8 months old to almost 5 years old. It was so wonderful to take my child every morning to a place he loved where he was safe, cared for, and inspired to learn. For me, peace of mind is the single most important criteria...
We are a home based daycare offering a warm, clean and safe environment for children. We offer nutritious home cooked meals that are prepared within the guidelines of USDA standards. There are an assortment of toys, books, along with a variety of daily learning curriculum and activities.
Happy...
5.0
"I have been sending my 14 month old from past 2 months. Sara has been amazing care provider. She takes very took care of his needs. She prepares fresh food everyday. It is a home away from home for my son.
I have toured couple of home day cares and this has been...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Castro Valley, CA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Castro Valley, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Castro Valley, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Castro Valley, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.