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iCare Children's House Montessori Preschool
5.0
My daughter simply loves it & cannot wait to go to school & looks forward to it everyday. The staff ls simply amazing & super nice!
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LITTLE TREE PLAYSCHOOL
5.0
We have been incredibly happy with our experience at Little Tree over the past year. We started our toddler at 19 months in their toddler program and, like all parents, were apprehensive about how our son would adapt. All of the teachers showed so much love, care and concern for our child that it...
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Miss Ali Escuelita
5.0
Ali is fantastic! We have sent our daughter to her for the past two years and will be sending our youngest to her once she is big enough for day care. Ali is great with both the kids and parents. Our daughter has a great time and is so proud of all the arts and crafts Ali sets up for them to create...
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Step By Step Academy
5.0
So happy I found this place! We’ve had my son in Ioana’s daycare since he was 7 months old (and he’s 3 years old now!) my daughter will also be joining shortly. Ioana is my kids second home and she treats her kids like her own. She’s truly the best!
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Garden Of Joy Montessori International School
5.0
I am thrilled to write a review for my daughter's Montessori school, as it has been an amazing experience for her. Over the past year, she has absolutely thrived in this environment, thanks to the incredible teachers, Ms. Sierra, Katherine, and the entire staff.
From the moment we walked into the...
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Preschools in San Jose, CA
4.7
(3)
iCare understands each kid is unique. We respect the difference and follow kid’s own developing pace. Our teacher is not only the educator, but more an observer and helper. Teachers guide, support, and when needed, directly teach our children developmentally appropriate play and social skills....
5.0
"My daughter simply loves it & cannot wait to go to school & looks forward to it everyday. The staff ls simply amazing & super nice! "
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5.0
(9)
Here at Little Tree, our philosophy is one that respects and reveres the uniqueness of each child. We strive to promote a safe and nurturing environment, in a play based setting. We are a small school, that values our relationship with our children, their families and our community.
5.0
"We have been incredibly happy with our experience at Little Tree over the past year. We started our toddler at 19 months in their toddler program and, like all parents, were apprehensive about how our son would adapt. All of the teachers showed so much love, care...
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Miss Ali Escuelita
1495 Santa Fe Dr, San Jose, CA
5.0
(4)
Hello Parents!
I am a mother of a 8yo boy and a 7yo girl and a Preschool Teacher offering care at my licensed in-home daycare, a nurturing, safe, fun and clean environment. I have many years of experience with infant/toddlers and getting preschoolers ready for kindergarten.
I am inspired by...
5.0
"Ali is fantastic! We have sent our daughter to her for the past two years and will be sending our youngest to her once she is big enough for day care. Ali is great with both the kids and parents. Our daughter has a great time and is so proud of all the arts and...
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Step By Step Academy
5323 Alan Ave, San Jose, CA
5.0
(27)
Working with children has been my passion for many years. One of the most fulfilling experiences in my career as a physical therapist was promoting a healthy physical development for children of all ages. In the many years of working as a childcare provider, caring for children has been a...
5.0
"Since the time our kid enrolled in Step by Step Academy, she was in the loving care of Ioana.
This was the first time our 2 year old kid was away from home and had a lot of separation anxiety, which Ioana helped overcome. She would hold her and never leave her...
Rohit B.
Garden Of Joy Montessori International School
2052 Flintcrest Drive, San Jose, CA
5.0
(7)
Licensed as a large family daycare, we are a Montessori preschool in essence. Currently, we are enrolling children between the ages of 2 and 6. Since its inception, our school has been well loved by our children as well as our parents.
"Ms. Sierra has been a beacon of hope and comfort for us...
5.0
"Ms. Sierra has created an excellent environment which is conducive to learning, but also incorporates many fun activities in her program. Even during fun activities, I can see the thoughtfulness that went into planning them to still help teach the kids while they...
Phi O
Learn N Play Daycare
2655 Primera Ct, San Jose, CA
5.0
(14)
Being a mother of two, I understand that leaving your kids can be frightening; therefore, we are dedicated to having your kids feel at home in our family daycare. We offer a preschool program that develops the social, emotional and physical well-being of every child. Our mission is to understand...
5.0
"We absolutely love this place. Our daughter is always cheerful and ecstatic both while entering the daycare and while leaving. Miss Sukh is very accommodating and many a times will not say anything even if we are late by 10 minutes. We love the long hours, and...
Rahul Z.
Colleen's Day Care
802 Spindrift St, San Jose, CA
5.0
(7)
I am a licensed provider for over 28 years. I pride myself that my environment is a loving and safe place for children.
Activities are age appropriate.
We bring activities that enrich each child with stories, ABC, colors, and shapes. *Our children also learn independence, sharing, communication...
5.0
"I put my son with Colleen since he was 18month he always happy when go to his Daycare ,Colleen love all the kids and alway have something new n interested for kid ❤️ Thank you Colleen n Sam "
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Georgia's Small Family Daycare
4000 Knollglen Way, San Jose, CA
5.0
(6)
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I've partnered with parents in raising their kids since 1995, when it was my way of providing for my family while home with my own kiddos. I live on a tree lined street near Hacienda School, providing a nurturing family environment for the kids. Having an abundance...
5.0
"We have been so lucky to have our son in Georgia's care these past 3 years!! He started at Georgia's daycare at 5 months old and is now 3 years old and heading off to preschool! Knowing that my son was in a small, loving, and supportive environment made returning...
Kelly R.
Everrose Daycare And Preschool
4139 Piper Drive, San Jose, CA
4.8
(16)
Hello!
My name is Saima and I run a home daycare in West San Jose, California called EverRose Daycare and Preschool!
I have worked at Kinder Care, Primary Plus, and One World Montessori. I also received early child care education from West Valley College and I am a mom, raising five kids,...
5.0
"My 3 year old has been going to EverRose for the last 6 months and we are very pleased! Saima and her family treat my daughter as their own and I can tell my daughter feels safe and secure there. She was a late talker and the progress she is making from the...
Kelly
Sandy's Child Care
5049 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA
5.0
(3)
I'm a mother of three girls, 22, 25, and 29. My husband and I have been married 31 years this October. While our girls were growing up, I took of care of children, one or two at a time, sometimes 3 or 4 as our girls got older. I've cared for infants, toddlers and while our girls were in elementary...
5.0
"We are so thankful to have met Sandy! Her family has become a part of our family after having our son in her care for so long. Sandy watched our son from 4.5 mos to almost 2 years and we would have stayed with her for much longer had we not moved out of the area....
Rachelle
Pequenas Sonrisas
4075 Forestbrook Way, San Jose, CA
5.0
(1)
PEQUENAS SONRISAS was founded in 2008.
My name is Laura; I am speak spanish, experience mother of 4 (22, 20, 19, 14) with 23 yrs of experience caring for children.
We offer full-time and part-time day care services to ages 0-10. Our staff is trained in child care and certified in CPR and Red...
5.0
"My nephews and my niece went to this DayCare Center and they had a great time. Laura is very honest, responsible and all the time she was very patient with the kids and with us as a family. She is a caring, trustworthy and kind woman. She will be a blessing for you...
Laura R.
Curious Angels Daycare
56 Park Village Place, San Jose, CA
5.0
(1)
Our family home daycare has opening for children newborn-5 years old. We offer a preschool program that develops the social, emotional and physical well-being of every child. Our mission is to understand that every child is unique and special in their own way.
Children will be provided free...
5.0
"We were very nervous to leave our 5 month old with someone that we did not know. Sedique did a great job caring for our baby. She was always happy when we picked her up. She made us very confident in knowing our baby was well taken care of her and kept on her...
Rachel B.
Kiddie Haven Daycare And Preschool
61 Asbury St, San Jose, CA
5.0
(3)
We have a fun, loving childcare center located near First Street and Taylor. We offer a preschool program for children from 2-5, and have excellent care for children under 2. We have a wide variety of developmentally appropriate equipment, games and activities for all ages and have a wonderful...
5.0
"MUSIC!
This preschool and daycare offers MUSIC lessons once a week. The kids are being exposed to music, dance and singing at a young age by a fun and qualified instructor. They absolutely love it!"
Laura
Sharpe Kids Center
61 Asbury St, San Jose, CA
5.0
(1)
Hello! We are the Sharpe's and owners and founders of Kids Sharpe Center. We have been working with children and families for over 25 years. We are both educators by training and have a heart for children and families. We believe every child is smart and believe that social-emotional, spiritual...
5.0
"My daughter has been with Hosac and Elizabeth Sharpe since they opened their daycare in the beginning of March 2018. I am extremely happy with the care that my daughter has received. For starters, my daughter is always happy when I drop her off and is never in a...
Rachel R.
Mulu Tsion's Daycare
Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose, CA
5.0
(3)
Mulu Tsion is a mother-daughter home based daycare. Shashework has over 20 years of experience with children, which started with babysitting children for family and friends, raising her own children, and later as an independent provider. Kalkidan who has a degree in Business Administration and...
5.0
"I absolutely recommend Shashe. As a mother I have seen her raised her kids immaculately and I have also seen her how she has taken care of my children with the little time she had with them. Care, patience, unconditional love, and teaching ability is her fortes."
Muna
Sundrops Montessori School
302 Checkers Drive, San Jose, CA
5.0
(1)
Sundrops Montessori School offers a true Montessori program for children ages 3 to 6. We are passionate teacher leaders with over 20 years of Montessori experience and fluent in English, Spanish and Tagalog. We are members of the Wildflower national network.
5.0
"Sundrops Montessori School at 302 Checkers Dr, San Jose, CA has honored and carried out two important directives taught by Maria Montessori.
"The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own...
Miss L
Maryann's Daycare
1798 Chevalier Drive, San Jose, CA
5.0
(8)
I am honest, trustworthy and great with kids. I am a licensed daycare provider. I have experience with children from birth to the age of 5. I have also raised two boys of my own, young men now who have moved on to fulfill their own dreams and are starting their own families.
I have always had a...
5.0
"We love Maryann so much she is beyond amazing! I needed some respite care for my son, John Dean (6 months) and we were so lucky to find her and she had an opening! She is so wonderful with the children! She treats them like her own and that is very comforting to...
Megan M.
Willow Glen Academy
1590 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA
3.7
(3)
Willow Glen Academy is the preschool professional in the area. Our well trained staff consists of certified teachers who will give your child the personal attention and the guidance they will need to relate to the world around them. Children are taught their; ABCs, numbers, colors, reading, math,...
5.0
"When our 3yo son started, he wasn't very good at conversational English (we've only spoken Chinese at home) even though he knew his ABCs. The wonderful teachers (Ms Yadira and Ms Teresa) have been so patient and loving and made sure that language didn't get in the...
Daphne
"ET" Kids!
5083 Country Lane, San Jose, CA
5.0
(1)
We are passionate about family! Each family is valued and each child is valued as an individual. I have over 35 years' experience and my partner has 15. We are committed to each child's growth building trust, joy and happiness through play, cooking, academics, field trips, parks, libraries, art,...
5.0
"My son went to ET kids for 3 years. Pam was always keeping the kids busy with fun activities and outings. We loved ET kids!"
Tina H.
Yami's Daycare
1311 Joplin Drive 3, San Jose, CA
5.0
(5)
Yami's Daycare is licensed by the state of CA. Clean, safe and loving environment. I am a very responsible, reliable, kind, patient, loving and caring person. I am a mom of two kids with 12 years of experience.
- Monday to Friday: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Ages: 3 months to 13 years.
- I serve hot home...
5.0
"Very warm home and We know that they're not just being watched?they're learning so much! In a nutshell, this is not your average day care center but a 2nd home that we give love and care."
Joe G
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in San Jose, CA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in San Jose, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in San Jose, 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 Jose, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in San Jose, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in San Jose, 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 Jose, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in San Jose, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in San Jose, 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 Jose, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for San Jose, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Preschools in San Jose, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 220 reviews of the 302 listed preschools.