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Kathleen's Daycare
4.0
My son went to Kathleen's for care from age 3 until he started kindergarten at Springer.
Kathleen had a great environment for the kids- large play area, great yard and tons of socialization.
The various ages present allowed my son to experience being around little ones before he had a sibling....
- Joe M
Edgewood House Preschool
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
Building Kidz of Palo Alto
5.0
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 helpful during the early days to help her settle down. They sent frequent updates via their mobile app and phone calls.
The facility is...
- Peter
Bing Nursery School
5.0
We LOVE this school. All three of my children have gone through the program. The teachers are professional, so caring, and wildly intelligent. Very difficult to get in, but once you do, you're family.
- Jon P
Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori
3.0
Ok places. Kids mix ages stay in one room. Playground too small too close to main traffic. Not sure if the air affects kid health while playing outside.
- Melisa
Preschools in Los Altos, CA
4.5
(2)
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We are a home daycare with three caregivers that provide lunch and pick-ups/drop-offs at the local schools.
Recent reviews:
5.0
Fantastic Teacher who lets children get hands on type of teaching.
Reviewed by Cindy
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Program: Montessori
Ages: 6 months- 4 y.o.
Business hours: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Year-round program
Full-time 5 days/week
Part-time: 3,2 days/week
Live stream camera
Trial period 2 weeks
Breakfasts&snack...
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We believe that providing loving, attentive and educational care in first 5 years of a child's life is the stepping stone for a bright & happy future. By providing high quality childcare in an intimate and...
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University Oaks Preschool has developed a curriculum that is based on the best and most effective practices of various preschool philosophies and disciplines. The activities created are both developmentally...
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Little Saint Preschool is an early learning institution that enables quality learning through play and other meaningful activities. Their center located at 1840 Grant Road, Los Altos, CA patiently helps their...
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Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care provides a safe, loving, clean and stimulating environment. The school offers infant, preschool, and pre-kindergarten programs, with separate and specially designed...
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CCLC Preschool in Los Altos located at 2310 Homestead Road, Suite E, Los Altos, CA 94024 offers childcare services for children from 18 months to 5 years. The school offers Toddlers, Jr. Preschool, Preschool,...
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Ventana School is a private child facility located at 1040 Border Road, Los Altos, CA that strives to maintain high standards in rendering child care services. Their center makes sure that their facilities are...
Gymboree Play & Music / Los Altos: Rancho Shopping Center
664 Los Altos Rancho, Los Altos, CA 94024
Costimate: $371/wk
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Gymboree Play & Music-Rancho Shopping Center in Los Altos, California is a child care center that offers play-based education and child development programs for children ages 0 to 5 years old. Gymboree Play &...
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The Children's House of Los Altos located at 770 Berry Avenue, Los Altos, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from eight-forty-five AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays...
Los Altos Mountain View Children's Corner, Inc
97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
Costimate: $350/wk
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Los Altos Mountain View Children's Corner, Inc located in Los Altos, CA operates on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and specializes in children ages two to six years old. The school offers 2s and Young 3s, 3s...
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Baby World Inc is a child care facility based in Los Altos, California that offers early care and education programs for preschool children. The company’s infant program is designed for newborns and toddlers...
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Yikes Tikes! provides a high-quality, inclusive early learning environment for children ages 2 to 4.9 years old. Our state-of-the-art program takes its inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach to preschool...
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Tiny Tots is a play-based preschool program with a philosophy that acknowledges and respects the uniqueness of each child. We believe that a strong sense of self-esteem is developed through experiencing success...
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We are a MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) group located at St. Simon Catholic Church in Los Altos, CA. We meet the 2nd Tuesday or every month and are looking for babysitters during our meetings from 9am-11:30am. The...
5.0
(1)
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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...
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Tanya
3.0
(2)
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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...
Recent review:
5.0
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 helpful during the early days to help her settle...
Reviewed by Peter
5.0
(1)
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Bing Nursery School of Stanford University located in Palo Alto, CA offers Two-Year-Old and Nursery School Programs for children ages two to five. The programs offer children a variety of choices provided...
Recent review:
5.0
We LOVE this school. All three of my children have gone through the program. The teachers are professional, so caring, and wildly intelligent. Very difficult to get in, but once you do, you're family.
Reviewed by Jon P
3.0
(1)
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Our school is a Bilingual Montessori Preschool for age 2 years old to 6 years old, with a focus on each child s whole development: small/large motor skills, independence, focus, self-discipline, team work,...
Recent review:
3.0
Ok places. Kids mix ages stay in one room. Playground too small too close to main traffic. Not sure if the air affects kid health while playing outside.
Reviewed by Melisa
5.0
(1)
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Joan Bourriagues Preschool is an early childhood education center that offers flexible learning programs geared towards preschool children. Located in Los Altos Hills, California, the company admits kids...
Recent review:
5.0
The teacher Susan and Jeramiah are really great with kids.There are small amount of children in the class,so they all can get a lot of attention and love.
Reviewed by Shizuka O
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SJMV is a TK-8 Private Catholic School with a diverse community rooted in the Catholic Faith that fosters spiritual development, high student achievement, responsibility to self, and service to others.
We are...
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Montessori School of Los Altos is an early childhood education provider located in Palo Alto, California. The school uses the Montessori method in providing preschool and kindergarten education to students ages...
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Grace Lutheran Church Preschool is a licensed early childhood care and education provider located at 3149 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, California. It provides a Christian atmosphere in a warm, supportive and...
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Children's Center of Stanford located in Stanford, CA is a center that provide a safe, interactive, nurturing and fun environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive...
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The Whistle Stop Child Development located at 3801 Miranda Avenue Suite P6b, Palo Alto, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and...
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Trust for Hidden Villa provides camp-based educational programs designed for both preschoolers and school-age kids. The company’s environment education program is open to preschoolers up to 6th-grade students....
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Located in 450 W Charleston Rd Palo Alto, California, Growing Tree Preschool was established in 1988. It serves children ages two to six years old. The preschool offers a year-round program for kids. It...
Mountain View - Los Altos Montessori Children's Center, LLC
2246 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
Starting at $1300/mo
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Mountain View - Los Altos Montessori Children's Center is licensed by the State of California to provide care and early education to children ages 18 months to 6 years. It follows the Montessori method of...
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The Carillon Preschool offers childcare for two to five year old children in Portola, California. Their facilities provide a faith-based and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical,...
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Windmill School, Inc located in Portola Valley, CA provides a play-based and developmentally appropriate program focusing on the children's interests through emergent curriculum and open-ended exploration. The...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Los Altos, CA
In 2023 what types of preschools can I find near me in Los Altos, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Los Altos, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Los Altos, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Los Altos, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
Preschools in Los Altos, CA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 50 listed preschools.