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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Pacifica, CA

We have 60 preschools in Pacifica, CA! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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Neo Immersion Montessori School

830 Rosita Rd Unit C18 PACIFICA, CA

1 mi

Cultivating Global Young Minds—A Montessori Education Journey Beyond The Classroom for 2.5-6 Year Old Neo Immersion Montessori School offers a unique bilingual experience in English and Mandarin-Chinese, designed for early childhood children ages 2.5-6 years old. Located in the city of Pacifica, the school integrates Dr. Maria Montessori's principles with our exclusive Neo Method®, focusing on hands-on, whole-child development. With a strong emphasis on collaborative learning, cultural arts, music, and personalized teacher-student ratios, the school provides a progressive nurturing environment that prepares children foundation of lifelong success. Discover a diverse, immersive education for your child at Neo Immersion Montessori School.
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Big Bird Preschool

347 Manor Drive Pacifica, CA

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We are a Reggio Emilia based program located in Pacifica, CA along the beach with close proximity to San Francisco. We offer care to children ages 18 months- 5 years. Our facility is open 8:15am-5:15pm Monday- Friday.
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Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School

5.0(3)

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548 Carmel Ave Pacifica, CA

Pacifica Co-op Nursery School is a cooperative preschool where parents learn about their children as their children learn about the world. Located in a beautiful tree-lined playground in north Pacifica and under the direction of professional staff, parents are involved in all aspects of the school and actively participate in the care, learning and fun of all students!

Care Member says "Our experience at Pacifica Co-op Nursery School has been truly wonderful, and I’ve seen such amazing growth in my daughter since she began in September....

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Animal Crackers & Little Biscuits Early Learning Home

Sharp Park District Pacifica, CA

< 1 mi

A unique small family childcare / gentle introduction to preschool with personalized quality care!
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Building Kidz Pacifica

401 PALOMA AVE PACIFICA, CA

2 mi

Located at 401 Paloma Ave, this Pacifica preschool is conveniently close to the PCH. We are a part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, whose mission is to deliver a world class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the performing arts, and demonstrate accelerated development of their character, confidence, and commitment. Our Franchisor, Building Kidz Worldwide, dedicates 25% of profits to helping underprivileged children right here at home and around the world. Our philosophy is to develop the “whole child”. We focus on 6 key areas of development: emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic. We create an environment where children are challenged intellectually and are engaged in an interest of lifelong learning through an intelligent integration of academics and performing arts. Our curriculum is a comprehensive arts-integrated learning program in which children develop skills and knowledge of numeracy, literacy, music, arts, socialization, self-regulation and control, self-efficacy, morality, fine and gross motor skills, and emotional expression. Additionally, our children perform two shows annually: a Broadway style production in June and a winter recital in December. It is this philosophy and our preschool programs that has made us one of the top preschools and infant childcare centers in Pacifica. If you are looking for a place where your child can grow to love learning, please visit us and see how our preschool in Pacifica can give your child the best start possible.
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KIDS KONNECT PRESCHOOL

2450 SKYLINE DR PACIFICA, CA

3 mi

Kids Konnect prepares our youngest learners for their school career through a play-based curriculum with a STEAM focus. We pride ourselves in providing care for families of varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds so everyone benefits from the exposure of what's unique about us. We are building the foundation for our youngest learners to feel confident and capable. We are being a listening ear and resource to young moms and dads who we've built relationships with who trust us enough to share intimate details so we can help. What we do is crucial to the well being of the citizens in the community. We're able to do this one child at a time.
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La Casita Preschool Pacifica

582 Brighton Rd Pacifica, CA

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Established in 2011, La Casita Preschool Pacifica is childcare and early childhood education provider located at 582 Brighton Road, Pacifica, California. Aside from its preschool program, the school also offers extended care services, before school between 7 to 8 am, and after school between 3 to 5 pm, daily.
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Brighton Preschool

485 Griffin Ave Pacifica, CA

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Brighton Preschool is a childcare and early childhood education provider located at 485 Griffin Avenue, Pacifica, California. The school provides a warm and loving environment that encourages preschoolers to develop a life-long love for learning. Brighton Preschool is open from Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Teacher's Heart Home Based Preschool

1136 Galvez Dr Pacifica, CA

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Teacher's Heart just upgraded its license from a small family child care to large. We are now accepting new applications for children above 1-year-old. Our school currently has eight children, aging from 5 months to 4-year-old. We provide a stimulating and developmental appropriate environment, which foster the intellectual, social and emotional, and physical developments of all children. The goal of Teacher's Heart is to meet the developmental needs of each child by collaborating with parents and families. Every six months, our teachers will review children's development using DRDP (The Desire Result Developmental Profile) and discuss with parents in formal meetings. Parents are actively involved in the program. Every month, we have a parents' discussion meeting and we talk about tips and strategies of raising healthy children. We currently have three teachers, and the ratio is exceptional because we want to make sure each child gets enough attention.
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Kaitlyn's Kiddie Kare

308 Manor Drive Pacifica, CA

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I have been in the child care business on and off for years. I am a certified in CPR and First Aid as well as a certified medical assistant. I am a mother of 4 children, 3 are in school full time. I have been a stay at home mom for 3 years now. We have a wonderful home, with a baby room, fully enclosed back yard, and ocean views. Our home is baby proofed and very safe for little feet to run around. I have a very caring side for children and love to see them develop as they learn and explore new things.
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Heathcliff Family Day Care

323 Heathcliff Dr Pacifica, CA

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Heathcliff Family Day Care in Pacifica, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids of all ages.
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Hearts & Minds Preschool

5.0(3)

9 mi

880 URBANO DR SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Hearts & Minds is a preschool program that nurtures young children as they become confident explorers of the world around them. We are a play-based program that offers an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum in an environment where your child will flourish and thrive. Children are naturally inquisitive and capable of informing their own learning. At Hearts & Minds Preschool, teachers curate a space that enables young children to safely explore their interests through intentionally designed projects and self-guided experiences. Our experiential learning is constructed through art, music, exploration of the natural environment and play. Our balanced curriculum and low student to teacher ratio allows teachers to focus on each child’s social-emotional, cognitive, language, sensory and physical development.

Care Member says "Hearts and Minds is an absolute gem of a preschool. They really focus on preparing your child to develop empathy and understanding for all people. They...

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ST. ANDREW'S PRESCHOOL

5.0(3)

4 mi

1600 SANTA LUCIA AVE SAN BRUNO, CA

At Saint Andrews, we believe in fostering a love for learning from the very start. Our warm and caring environment provides children from 2-5 with a safe space to explore , grow and thrive. Through hand-on activities, create play, and a curriculum designed to develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills, your child will embark on a journey of discovery. Our experienced teachers create a supportive community, where we celebrate curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. We also valued the partnership between school and home, keeping families involved every step on the way through regular communication and family-center events.

Care Member says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Saint Andrews Preschool! From the moment we walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere was apparent. The...

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THE EARLY YEARS

5.0(3)

6 mi

371 ALLERTON AVENUE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Our program blends structured learning with child-led exploration. Our thoughtfully designed classrooms, sensory materials, and age-appropriate activities help children develop early language, motor, and problem-solving skills. We stand out for our evidence-based curriculum and individualized attention, ensuring every child feels confident, supported, and excited to learn. Families can count on a safe, enriching environment where children build strong foundations for preschool and beyond. One of our key strengths at The Early Years is the dedication and experience of our teaching staff. Many of our teachers have been with us for over 10 years, creating a stable, familiar environment where children can feel at home. We’d love for you to explore everything we offer—visit our website to learn more and see if our Early Years program is the right fit for your family. https://theearlyyearslc.com/

Care Member says "Please check out this place for your preschool needs. The staff and teachers are wonderful and actively engage the children and their families for...

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A La Vanille French Preschool

5.0(1)

5 mi

Winston Manor South San Francisco, CA

ALV is a nurturing French immersion preschool program run on a Large Family Daycare license. Children of all back grounds and languages are welcome. We do not &quot;teach&quot; French, rather children acquire it naturally through projects, music and daily preschool life. We enjoy a fully enclosed large backyard where children get space to run and tend to a vegetable garden. Our little students enjoy a healthy and delicious hot lunch everyday, in addition to 2 snacks, including fresh fruit. For 15 years we have been a feeder school for the French schools of the Bay Area. Our families enjoy several events throughout the year together as part of our warm and caring community. Please visit our website, ask to call or email some of the parents and give us a call to learn more.

Isabelle says "Both our daughters have attended A la Vanille (ALV). Our oldest is now in a French immersion Elementary school, and this is our youngest last year with ALV...

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Lola's Child Care and Preschool

5.0(2)

8 mi

23 Rivas Avenue San Francisco, CA

We believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by following their own unique style of discovery. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel supported as they engage with new ideas and learning. We are a bilingual program - daily care and activities will be provided in Russian and English.

Maria P. says "Lola had been helping our family for over a year before she started her own daycare. She had been picking up our kids (11 and 8 years old) from school,...

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Broadway Childcare Preschool

5.0(18)

4 mi

Broadway Millbrae, CA

Arlena K. says "Niveen takes such great care of our son, Grey. He has been attending the daycare since he was 10 months old and he's now 2 years old. He's so happy and...

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SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER

5.0(3)

10 mi

650 ANDOVER ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Preschool and Daycare center located in Bernal Heights San Francisco. Our preschool has an outdoor space and lots of available parks around. Our classroom has lots of natural light and a safe space for our kids to play. Our goal is for our children to feel safe, develop a love for learning, and to learn thru play with attention and care. Thru play our children will love to learn and our goal is to find a love to play, learn and build social skills. Please Follow us on Instagram @sunshinepreschoolcenter to see some more pictures

Jean Y. says "They are very flexible and the teacher is really great with my daughter and they are really great about scheduling and work with my daughter with where she...

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ABC Richa Day Care

4.0(9)

9 mi

1432 New Bridge Ave San Mateo, CA

Are you looking for an outstanding home day care / Preschool for your child? I am Mrs. Videh B., licensed day care provider since 2003. I have been &quot;homeschooling&quot; preschoolers in a home atmosphere of education, play, structure and plenty of love and attention for infants and toddlers. I provide age-appropriate instructions to prepare for kindergarten along with the teaching of manners and social skill. There is ample play time both indoors and outdoors and we have frequent reading times daily. I provide a safe, friendly &amp; homey environment for your kids. Healthy home cooked meals are provided for children. We provide a nurturing and caring atmosphere where we help build your child's confidence as well as attend to their individual needs.

Care Member says "My younger daughter goes to Videh aunty’s daycare since last 18 months. My daughter has received exceptional care and growth. Their house is nicely...

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Safari Kid San Mateo

5.0(3)

9 mi

521 E 5TH AVE SAN MATEO, CA

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 perfect balance of learning and play. Our daycare and preschool programs are carefully developed to ignite curiosity and encourage lifelong learning, but it doesn’t end there! We also offer a well-rounded after-school program for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, which provides a combination of valuable academic support and engaging extra-curricular enrichment. Allow us to help turn your child’s Potential into Possibilities at Safari Kid San Mateo.

Danielle B. says "My son has been going since he was 18 months and he is super happy with the daycare and looks forward to going in every day. He learns a lot and has fun...

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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Pacifica, CA

Preschools in Pacifica, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School

Our experience at Pacifica Co-op Nursery School has been truly wonderful, and I’ve seen such amazing growth in my daughter since she began...

- Care member

Hearts & Minds Preschool

Hearts and Minds is an absolute gem of a preschool. They really focus on preparing your child to develop empathy and understanding for all...

- Care member

ST. ANDREW'S PRESCHOOL

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Saint Andrews Preschool! From the moment we walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere was...

- Care member

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Pacifica, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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