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As a dance teacher, I am privileged to be part of the artistic development of the student I have designed a very nice program in a daycare format , we offer a blend of activities that will prepare them for...
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San Carlos Smart Tot Program is a private, licensed child care center that ensures their students develop the academic skills needed to perform well in school. That is why their center at 601 Chestnut Street,...
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After School is a licensed center providing child care since 1981, located in San Carlos, CA. It offers kindergarten programs. They provide a safe, nurturing environment and age appropriate activities that...
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Sequoia Parents Nursery School is a preschool located in San Carlos, CA. A cooperative, the establishment requires parents to participate in its operations by rendering services. The school accepts children...
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The philosophy of Paragon Montessori is to foster a child's self-esteem, instill self-confidence, and promote independence, create a sense of order, increase concentration, and develop a love of learning in a...
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After School located in San Carlos, CA is a licensed school-age child care provider since 1981 that offer after school services. The school offers Academic Year, Holiday, and Kamparama Summer programs. They aim...
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SMART-E preschool program of Brittan Acres offers a developmental, play-based, multi-sensory learning environment for children ages three to five years old. Students in this class are provided with learning...
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Wizbots Imagineering for Kids located at 233 Highland Avenue, San Carlos, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from nine PM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers...
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Our small school environment and experienced staff will provide your child with the opportunity to grow in all areas of their development. Our goal is to promote positive self-esteem as your child continues to...
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The Wonder Years Preschool is a daycare establishment that provides a developmentally appropriate child care solution for children living in 2851 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, CA. Their child center strictly...
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The Happy Campers Preschool located at 510 Laurel Street, San Carlos, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and prekindergarten prep. It...
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Paragon Montessori is an educational facility that provides programs designed to support children’s development and discovery of talents and abilities. It offers an enriching environment and uses child-centered...
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Established in 1993, Family Connections offers quality care and quality teaching at a reasonable price. The program allows parents to work hands-on with their children and the teacher in group projects and...
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Kindercourt in San Carlos, California, is one of three educational centers of Kindercourt School System. The center offers its services to children ages Preschool through Kindergarten, implementing programs...
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The play based curriculum is designed to achieve not only kindergarten readiness, but to prepare children for a lifetime of success in all their endeavors, by teaching them self-control, problem solving and how...
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With six years of experience as a nanny and seventeen years as a daycare provider, we strive to create a loving, safe, and educational environment. At Andinos Daycare our goal is to prioritize the health,...
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I cannot thank Isabel enough and would absolutely recommend her daycare for anyone's baby or kids. Her daycare is actually the first-ever daycare my baby goes to. My girl needed transition time but quickly...
Reviewed by Jane S
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The Sunshine Daycare is a licensed home daycare/preschool (lic. # 414001557) located in a quiet neighborhood in San Mateo close to hwys 92 and 101. The daycare has been in operation since 2000. We offer the...
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Wow! Sunshine daycare is an amazing environment for your little one. Karla and her team are so attentive, loving, caring and just wonderful people. Karla took our son in after we had to move him from a...
Reviewed by Shelly R
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At Mi Escuelita Daycare and Preschool we help children learn in a developmentally appropriate environment. We believe the first 5 years of a child's life is the most important; therefore, they should have fun...
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My son was with Iris and Juanita from 2 months of age until TK. I love, love, love these two women. Dropping him off each day was like leaving him with family members who also are early childhood experts....
Reviewed by Alejandra D
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We are a fully accredited and licensed Children's Center offering care and early education for ages 6 months to 5 years. Programs offered: infant and wobblers, young toddlers, preschool for 2s, preschool for...
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Both our children have attended here for the past year and it's just wonderful! Our kids are so excited to go to school every day, the teachers are fantastic and really care about the kids, and the...
Reviewed by Mercedes K
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We offer children age 4 months to 5 years a stimulating environment to learn and develop through a play-based curriculum at our infant center and preschool in Redwood City!
We're open every weekday from 7am...
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My son has been at Kids Konnect Redwood City for the past 15 months. We weren't sure how the transition would go with him being home during the initial COVID shutdowns, but he has thrived. I appreciate how play...
Reviewed by Katie
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St. Matthias Preschool and Pre-K Program has been serving families since 1977.
The preschool open to children, 2 1/2 - 5 years old, offers families an affordable year round full day program with hours 7:30 am...
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St Matthias preschool facilities are beautiful - an enormous outdoor play area set among redwood trees, a special kid-size dining room, beautiful large, bright, organized classrooms - and lots of easy access...
Reviewed by Elizabeth F
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For over 60 years, Redwood Parents Nursery School (RPNS), a parent-participation nursery school nestled in the Emerald Hills of Redwood City has offered classes for:
*Toddlers: 1 day/week,
13 months - 23...
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Best preschool EVER for those looking for a parent-participation, play-based preschool. You cannot beat the teaching staff here and the wonderful relationships you will build with the families in its...
Reviewed by Margie L
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Kiddie Garden Preschool is a Christian Preschool located in downtown Redwood City. We offer full and part-time care at affordable rates. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m....
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This place is wonderful. Sweet, caring and loving teachers. My kids have been going here for almost two years and they love it. They have a really great program. I definitely recommend Kiddie Garden.
Reviewed by Mashallah S
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"Open Gate provides a rich, active environment where children choose their own activities and learn to work out their own solutions, with guidance from the teachers and parents in the classroom.
Open Gate is a...
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We are starting our 3rd year at Open Gate Nursery School and have nothing but good things to share! It's been a great experience for our whole family. One of the things that drew me in when I was searching is...
Reviewed by Sarah K
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MagicEducation
2314 Norfolk, San Mateo, CA 94403
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Magic Education is a small but refined after school serving children from ages four and a half to ten. Our school has both camp programs, and after-school care as well as summer school programs. We will focus...
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When you walk in, you are greeted warmly and politely and are helped immediately! Safety is of utmost importance at this facility so families should always feel safe and that their children are in good hands.
Reviewed by Coco X
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Daycare with a Montessori Preschool curriculum with Montessori certified teachers.
26 years in business, 16 years at the present site which is accessible to Hi 101 and 92
Breakfast, hot lunch and two snacks...
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ABC 123 Home Daycare exists to prepare and motivate children for pre-school through the mantra "Love All, Serve All." Established in 2010, it is located at 1016 Egret St Foster City. The operating hours are...
Recent Review:
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Very clean, safe, up to date facility. Provides organic meals for the children.
Reviewed by Anil
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The Jubilee Day Care in Belmont, California provides childcare and Christian preschool education for infant children through toddlers. Their age-appropriate curriculum allows the children to express themselves...
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Pauline is such a sweetheart and the kids love her. If you want worry free QUALITY child care, Jubilee Day Care is the right place!
Reviewed by S.V.L.
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Little Rascals Daycare in Belmont, CA is dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways.The center has a comprehensive...
Recent Review:
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The owner, Maria Schoenfeld, has been running this sweet little daycare for several years. She employs three full time caregivers, one of whom is her daughter who has an Early Childhood Education degree and is...
Reviewed by A Z
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Full of Wonder based in San Mateo, CA is a place especially designed to provide an engaging, safe, and healthy environment for children ages two through five. The center aims to help children develop problem...
Recent Review:
5.0
My son LOVED his time at Full of Wonder, he nevergo when I picked him up. April and Margie are angels!
Reviewed by Sarah
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Little Builders is a Spanish immersion family preschool and daycare in Redwood City since 2014. We accept 18 months - 5 years old. The first year we are limited to 6 students and enroll full time students only....
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School Pickups & Dropoffs !
now we have this service available.
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RUSSIAN Immersion Licensed FAMILY DAYCARE "Edutainment", invites children from 2 years old to join the early development bilingual environment.
"Edutainment" is a great option for kids who have at least one...
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A branch of Little's Athletics & Education, we are a home-based young 5 prekindergarten and preschool program for children on the Bay Area Peninsula. We provide high-quality instruction that is built on...
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Kids World Daycare/Preschool is home based daycare for kids ages 2+. We follow Experience Learning Curriculum for overall development of kids with age appropriate activities.
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We are an immersion program - daily care and activities will be provided in Spanish, and children will be encouraged to speak Spanish in return. Learning a second language at a young age encourages your child's...
Foster City KinderCare
1006 Metro Center Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404
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Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great...
Bay Meadows KinderCare
1350 Wayne Way, San Mateo, CA 94403
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Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great...
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Masterminds is now enrolling children full time from 10 months infant preschool. We will be open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5pm. We have special curriculum using the Spanish Immersion Program. In door and...
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Fashion Island Preschool located in San Mateo, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 7 AM to 6 PM and specializes in children from six weeks old to school-age. The center offers After School, Before School,...
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Challenge School is a Mandarin bilingual preschool. We focus on language development, but also pay attention to the whole child development.
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I have 20 years of childcare experience and it has been my life-long dream to run my own childcare. I was born and raised in Shenyang, China where I studied early childhood development at a Teacher Training...
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Belmont Oaks Academy located at 2200 Carlmont Drive, Belmont, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs...
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Digital Monkey School located at 720 El Camino Real Suite 302, Belmont, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It...
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A+ Modern Preschool is a play-based parent-cooperative preschool with great teachers, small class sizes and affordable tuition rates. The school gives children an opportunity to use and experiment with...
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Montessori Community and Family School located at 529 Harrison Avenue, Redwood City, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through...
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Creative Kids Daycare located at 127 Hemlock Avenue, Redwood City, California, offers childcare and learning. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and prekindergarten prep. It provides before-...
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Peninsula Playcare located at 302 Roble Avenue, Redwood City, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from nine AM to two-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs...
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Happy People Daycare and Preschool is a child care and education provider that serves the community of San Mateo CA. It offers a safe and nurturing environment and provides comprehensive academic programs for...
California College of Early Childhood Education
2333 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403
Starting at $350/day
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California College of Early Childhood Education located at 2333 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight-thirty AM to five PM,...
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Mrs K's House located at 1069 Jamaica Street, Foster City, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers...
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"Established in 1952, Redwood Parents Nursery School (RPNS) is a non-profit, parent-education, cooperative preschool in Redwood City.
At RPNS, children have an opportunity to learn through play with a broad...
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Footsteps Childcare Inc \ RAMS is an extended care provider located in Belmont that mainly offers after-school care services for sixth to eighth grade students. The company offers the following after-school...
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"Our mission is to provide a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for parents and their children to learn and grow together. Babies, toddlers and young preschoolers are invited to play, learn and explore...
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Multi-Cultural Learning Environment for Children.
Sequoia Preschool has been in operation since 1975.
-Semi-structured program
-Emphasizing academic and social development through an integrated...
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Footsteps Childcare Inc \ Cipriani is an early education provider in Belmont, California that offers a preschool academic program to children ages 3 to 6 years old. The company follows the standards set by the...
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St. Pius Preschool is a child care establishment that provides a responsive child care for families living in 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA. Their child center offers an age-based curriculum that helps...
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PJCC Preschool is a daycare facility that will keep your children focused on learning, enhancing their skills, and making new friends. Their center, located at 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA, offers an...
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We offer a Montessori preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten program in a loving and nurturing environment! We are accredited by NAEYC. We offer both half days and full days. Our full day hours...
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La Crèche Child Development Center located in San Mateo, CA provides an environment that nurtures the unique strengths of each child while encouraging self-reliance, creativity, and empathy for others. The...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in San Carlos, CA
In 2023 what types of preschools can I find near me in San Carlos, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in San Carlos, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in San Carlos, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.