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Recent preschool reviews in Palo Alto, CA

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

Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

5.0

I highly recommend Tiki-Land Daycare in Palo Alto. My daughter attends and I cannot say enough about how much love and attention she is given. They are very hands-on with the kids, prepare nutritious homemade meals, do craft projects daily and go to the park often when the weather permits. Plus,...

- Joseph G.

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 S.

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

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

Preschools in Palo Alto, CA

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

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.


Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

Tikiland Daycare & Preschool

3181 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(4)

Tikiland is a new Daycare & Preschool offers two programs: a preschool program for children ages 2-5 and an infant program for children 6 weeks - 2 years. Tikiland is the perfect hybrid between Montessori and play based learning. At Tikiland we believe that children need to spend lots of time...
5.0
"Tikiland is a place where children are loved and cared by professional and loving caregivers. Pily, the director of Tikiland, she is warm and genuinely caring person. I feel safe to put my child at Tikiland and know that he is receiving the best care he could....

Sheil


Edgewood House Preschool

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.


Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori

Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori

4232 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA

3.0

(1)

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, socialization skills, grace/courtesy, environmental awareness, creative expression, innovative...
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


Bing Nursery School

850 Escondido Rd, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(1)

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 within a carefully prepared indoor and outdoor environment. RATES: NURSERY SCHOOL PROGRAM 36...
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


Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 Lambert Ave, Palo Alto, CA

3.0

(2)

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 recently started a Fall Camp for school-age kids(K,1st and 2nd graders).
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...

Peter


Parents' Nursery School

2328 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(1)

PNS is a play-based, co-op preschool with a parent education component. We are organized and administered by parents and operate under the direction of trained teachers. Our students develop in all areas including creativity, cooperation, peaceful conflict resolution, positive communication, fine...
5.0
"Katrin Background: When we moved with our 3 kids from Germany to Palo Alto, we did not know anybody, our kids could not speak any English and we were looking for a play-based preschool for our youngest almost 4-year-old son. We went to PNS on an open house day....

Katrin


Hope Technology School

Hope Technology School

2525 E. Bayshore Rd., Palo Alto, CA

Nurturing Active Learners We support a balanced play based approach within the context of a dependable routine. We provide ample opportunity for child directed activities at various play stations and hands on curriculum experiences throughout the day. Inspiring Community Participants Our mixed...

Hearts and Hands Preschool

Hearts and Hands Preschool

701 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA

Since beginning our Hearts and Hands ministry in 2003, we have served thousands of families in each of our communities. It has been our mission to provide loving care, while enriching each child to their full potential through our core values: SAFETY, LOVE and EXCELLENCE....

Keara's Daycare

Keara's Daycare

1664 Tulane Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Hi I am a licensed daycare provider looking to fill a few open spots in my daycare. I am excepting ages newborn to five years of age. My hours are from 7am-6pm I have CPR and first Aid I also have home prevention classes done as well. I can help with potty training if needed. As well as get them...

keara's child care

keara's child care

1664 Tulane Ave, Palo Alto, CA

hi I am a licensed child care provider looking to fill some spots in my child care it Is a clean safe environment for your little ones to be while you are working or in school so if you are interested or would like more info please fell free to send me a message or email.. thanks in advance for...

Karer CDC

Karer CDC

569 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA

We are a preschool and after-school center. We are an academic based program. We pick up children from local elementary schools.

Au P'tit Monde

Au P'tit Monde

1980 Clarke Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Au P'tit Monde de San Francisco and Au P'tit Monde de la P ninsule are two French Immersion Preschools for children 2-5 year olds. The lessons in the "Petite Ecole" and "Grande Ecole" take place entirely in French. Because of the way the brain develops in a child's early years, children are able to...

Sunshine Preschool Montessori

Sunshine Preschool Montessori

3711 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA


Edgewood House Preschool

Edgewood House Preschool

493 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA


Hoover Kids' Club (HKC)

445 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto Community Child Care is a non-profit organization that provides child care services and educational programs to children. It has infant and toddler centers, preschool centers, after-school kids' club that are situated in different locations. Additionally, PACCC offers summer fun camps to...

Growing Tree Preschool

450 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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 provides learning opportunities through sensory play. It operates Monday through Friday, 8:00...

Sora International Preschool of Palo Alto

701 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA

Sora International Preschool of Palo Alto is a child care center that maintains a positive and understanding learning environment that helps in improving literacy and numeracy among their little students. Their facility at 701 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA is driven to shower their students as much...

The Wonder Years Preschool

991 Commercial St, Palo Alto, CA

The Wonder Years Preschool is a play-based preschool that offers an age-appropriate academic program for children ages two to five years old. The school provides a nurturing environment with caring staff to guide and encourage children and bring out the best in them. The school also offers...

PreSchool Family

4120 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Located in Palo Alto, California, PreSchool Family is a parent education program where they are provided with an opportunity to learn parenting and to actively participate in their child's education. The program serves families with children ages from birth through five years. It offers a...

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Ratings for Palo Alto, CA preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Preschools in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.