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MagicEducation

When you walk in, you are greeted warmly and politely and are helped immediately! Safety is of utmost importance at this facility so...

- Yun X.

Redwood Parents Nursery School

Best preschool EVER for those looking for a parent-participation, play-based preschool. You cannot beat the teaching staff here and the...

- Margie L.

Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

Excellent location, the staff consistently offers high quality care of each child's needs. They stick to a tight schedule and are extremely...

- Karen A.

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MagicEducation

2314 Norfolk San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
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 on every aspect of child's growth. We tailor our attention to each child's cognitive, emotional, social and physical...

Yun X. says "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...

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Redwood Parents Nursery School

3997 Jefferson Ave Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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 months , Wed OR Fri AM - 9:15-11:15. *Twos: 2 days/week, 24 months - 35 months, Tues AND Thurs - 9:00-11:30. *Threes: 3...

Margie L. says "Best preschool EVER for those looking for a parent-participation, play-based preschool. You cannot beat the teaching staff here and the wonderful...

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Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

1352 Henderson Ave MENLO PARK, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home is a caring and loving environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills to ensure your child's development. We focus on a variety of Montessori Inspired, Project-based, and Developmental Play-based...

Karen A. says "Excellent location, the staff consistently offers high quality care of each child's needs. They stick to a tight schedule and are extremely communicative...

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Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare

Kent Street San Mateo, CA

5.0(3)
Michelle's Family Daycare started off in 2001 as a Daycare home that, over the years, has grown into a preschool program in which children develop social skills, bilingual skills, leadership skills and prepares your child for kindergarten. With a 4 child : 1 provider ratio, we create a caring and stable environment for your...

Mega B. says "It seems like any parent I talk to that sends their child to daycare has "that one thing..." that they just don't like about where their kid goes... Well,...

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Edgewood House Preschool

493 W Charleston Rd Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 2 more
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 practices for play based and family...

Tanya S. says "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,...

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Menlo Atherton Bilingual School

999 Ringwood Ave Atherton, CA

State license verified

Menlo Atherton Bilingual School is a licensed family daycare center which operates first and foremost as an English/Mandarin language immersion school. We believe that the preschool years are a formative period in the social, linguistic, and academic development of children. Our goal is that our students acquire age appropriate...
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ALPHA KIDS ACADEMY, LLC

201 Ravenswood Ave MENLO PARK, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Alpha Kids Academy welcomes children ages 6 months to 6 years old to our Menlo Park preschool. Our preschool center is located on Ravenswood Avenue and Middlefield Road, on the opposite side of Menlo Atherton High School. Have no doubt, your children are going to love exploring our engaging program and curriculum starting...
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Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 Lambert Avenue PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Building Kidz of Palo Alto @ 415 Lambert Ave offers preschool, infant, toddler and per-kindergarten programs. Our 11,000 sq. ft Eco-friendly facility with an indoor and outdoor playground is conveniently located near the intersection of Oregon Expressway and El Camino Real. We are one of the highest rated preschool in Palo Alto...
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Little Builders Preschool & Daycare

127 Hemlock Avenue Redwood City, CA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
+ 1 more
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. We believe that immersing children in real life activities through play is highly beneficial for their physical and...
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Little Rainbow Family Daycare

306 Buckeye St Redwood City, CA

State license verified

School Pickups & Dropoffs ! now we have this service available.
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STRATFORD SCHOOL - PALO ALTO

870 NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, our Palo Alto campus offers a balanced academic experience for students enrolled in preschool, elementary, and middle school. Our dedicated teachers ensure that each child enjoys a positive early learning experience in a nurturing and safe environment. At each grade level, our teachers are...
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Playful Learning Preschool/daycare

627 Harrow Ave San Mateo, CA

State license verified

Our home based preschool/daycare operates much like a traditional daycare with a touch of home. We are a play based daycare focusing on the growth of the whole child ; social, emotional, physical and cognitive. We currently have openings for children ages 3 months-4 years old. We are open Monday-Friday 7am-6pm. Rate $50...
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Learning Links Preschool

1764 Marco Polo Way Burlingame, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The mission of Learning Links Preschool is to provide the highest quality care, while creating a nurturing and supportive community of children, parents and highly skilled staff. Through an inclusive program that attends to the whole child, we seek to enrich every child's experience. Through a partnership of parents and staff,...
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CLC PRESCHOOL

815 ALLERTON STREET REDWOOD CITY, CA

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are an inclusive program for ALL students. Our program is a play-based preschool with a strong focus on school readiness. All our educators have their bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and we strive to teach our students independence, social skills, and academics all while they’re playing and having fun! Our...
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Building Kidz of San Mateo North - CALL FOR FALL PROMO

120 Lindbergh Street SAN MATEO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 3 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in our students. Our...
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Universe of Colors

178 South Boulevard San Mateo, CA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Universe of Colors offers Preschool Language Immersion Programs for children, 2-5 years old. We offer Spanish, French and Italian. Also After School for children, 5-9 years old. Our Full Body Immersion Programs teach your child a new language through fun activities such as art, music, puppets, story time, singing, etc.
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Building Kidz Of San Mateo - OLD DASHBOARD

39 East 39th Avenue SAN MATEO, CA

State license verified

Child care
We are part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing San Mateo preschool and childcare services. Located at 39 E 39th Ave. close to Pacific Blvd. and conveniently close to I-101. Our mission is to deliver a world-class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the...
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Guidepost Montessori at Palo Alto

930 Emerson St PALO ALTO, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
Child care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the freedom children need to reach their...
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Building Kidz Of San Mateo - Now Enrolling - Weekly Performing Arts Classes!

39 East 39th Avenue SAN MATEO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 3 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in children aged 0-6. Our...
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Footsteps@Redwood Creek

715 Bradford Street REDWOOD CITY, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We believe children learn and master new skills through a variety of play experiences. We acknowledge children know how to learn, we are there to support their learning experience. We understand each child is unique and learns through different approaches. Learning occurs anywhere and anytime. We purposefully observe what...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you 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.

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.

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.

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