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Recent preschool reviews in San Jose, CA

Elham Daycare

5.0

We cannot say enough nice things about Elham and her family, because she has been a loving, patient, and kind teacher and caretaker of our child for the past four years. She truly loves all her kids and treats them like family! Not only do we know our son is well taken care of in a clean, safe home...

- Lisa C

Garden Of Joy Montessori International School

5.0

"I have so many things to say that I don't know where to start! I am a VERY protective mom who was anxious and nervous about sending the daughter to preschool for the first time. However, Garden of Joy Montessori International School won me (and my husband) over quickly and allayed all my fears!...

- Mindy V

Sundrops Montessori School

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 experiments." "The child should live in an...

- Miss L

"ET" Kids!

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

Lingling Daycare

5.0

We are so happy with Ling Ling Daycare. Lindsay is so knowledge. She answers all my questions and always give us daily update on how my son is doing. We started Ling Ling when my daughter was five months and now she is in preschool. When we pass by Lindsay to pick up my son she always want to get...

- Casey C

Preschools in San Jose, CA

Elham Daycare

Elham Daycare

5384 Romford Drive, San Jose, CA

Starting at $450/wk

5.0

(20)

Elham Small Family Home Child Daycare. My rates are very reasonable compared to the high rates of preschool, and your kid would learn similar educational material that they would in preschool. I provide holiday, overnight or weekend care with notice in advance. I have been running my daycare for...
5.0
"Our son has been with Elham's daycare for close to 2 years. When he started daycare, he was pretty challenging. He would constantly not drink milk from the bottle and had trouble taking long naps. Within the second week of daycare, he started taking better naps and...

Gayatri V


Garden Of Joy Montessori International School

Garden Of Joy Montessori International School

2052 Flintcrest Drive, San Jose, CA

Starting at $400/wk

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 been a beacon of hope and comfort for us regarding our child's education and social skills development. She exudes both professionalism and compassion as a preschool teacher. She loves all her students, nurturing them in a way a parent would; from...

Anh T


Sundrops Montessori School

Sundrops Montessori School

302 Checkers Drive, San Jose, CA

Starting at $1300/mo

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


"ET" Kids!

"ET" Kids!

5083 Country Lane, San Jose, CA

Starting at $8/hr

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


Lingling Daycare

Lingling Daycare

3216 Birchwood LN, San Jose, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(2)

We are dedicated ourselves to teaching children more than 10 years. We are well-qualified and experienced We are trilingual English & Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese). We provide organic healthy and nutritious food. We are offering a safe and clean place for the kids, as well a fun learning...
5.0
"We've been sending our little one to Ling Ling DC for months. She has been liking the place since the first day. We were referred by our neighbor who's kid was also attending this place. The teacher is very professional and reliable. She not only takes good care...

Lychee D


Step By Step Academy

Step By Step Academy

5323 Alan Ave, San Jose, CA

Starting at $90/day

5.0

(25)

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
"I feel glad to have found Ioana. She was referred to me by one of my friends, whose son has been going there since he was 6 months. I had my son during Covid and with no help and crazy workload, I decided to put him to day care when he was around 8 months. The...

Sangeetha P


Sandy's Child Care

Sandy's Child Care

5049 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA

Starting at $120/day

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
"Sandy is a great lady who took care of my kids when they were little. She was always so caring, gentle, loving. I always enjoy seeing her simile face everyday too. I never had to worry about my kids when they were with her. I recommend her with all my heart. Best...

Isin G


Learn N Play Daycare

Learn N Play Daycare

2655 Primera Ct, San Jose, CA

Costimate: $374/wk

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
"This place is the BEST! Like every other Mother i did my research, went on tours, interviewed, etc. LPD was the only day care that met all my requirements. I enrolled both my kids right away. Both of my kids have been attending for 6 month now. They have taught...

Ria


Everrose Daycare And Preschool

Everrose Daycare And Preschool

4139 Piper Drive, San Jose, CA

Starting at $85/day

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
"Our little girl is almost 10 months old and has been going to Saima's daycare for about a month now. Our experience has been amazing so far and we are so grateful to have found such a wonderful family daycare. Saima is very loving and experienced with children....

Steven A


Georgia's Small Family Daycare

Georgia's Small Family Daycare

4000 Knollglen Way, San Jose, CA

Starting at $550/wk

5.0

(6)

Thank you for visiting my page! 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
"I had a great experience. Although I did not in the end book with Georgia's as the distance was too far from our home/work. I enjoyed our meeting and I know my son would have been comfortable there. Very responsive, prompt and caring. Thank you!"

Monica J


Munchkins Wonderland

Munchkins Wonderland

167 Park Ellen Drive, San Jose, CA

Starting at $1700/mo

5.0

(20)

Hi. I am a loving, responsible and caring mom of a 14-year-old daughter and an 9 year-old son. I am interested in taking care of your child in my home. I have more than 14 years' experience in childcare. I have worked with children, aged from newborn to 14 years. I love to play with kids and teach...
5.0
"She is one of the sweetest lady I have ever met! She is supper nice and very much involved with kids. I feel very safe leaving my kids with her. Her house is very clean and the thing that satisfies me is that she provides fresh cooked homemade food to her day care...

Mahi A


Cinderella

Cinderella

Curie Dr, San Jose, CA

Starting at $22/hr

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Haki. I can take care of your infants and toddlers in a safe, fun, educational environment with playground and activities. I do accept full-time, part-time, night time, weekend and summer. I teach alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors. I provide breakfast, snack or lunch according...
5.0
"Haki really cares about children and treats them like her own. Kids really enjoy being in her care."

David A


Miss Ali Escuelita

Miss Ali Escuelita

1495 Santa Fe Dr, San Jose, CA

Starting at $10/hr

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
"I've known Alittza for a while and I can assure you that your child will be in great care. My kids love her. She is loving, funny and amazing with children."

Tasha M


Keiki Co. Preschool & Family Child Care

4237 Monet Cir, San Jose, CA

Starting at $425/wk

4.0

(2)

Keiki Co. Preschool & Family Child Care offers childcare for four weeks to six year old children in San Jose, California. Their facilities provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical, and cognitive growth in which each child has opportunities to learn, grow and...
5.0
"Staff is very professional and sweet. They're exactly what I was looking for in childcare. My son felt right at home. Also the price is cheaper than most around the bay area."

Carleigh D


Colleen's Day Care

Colleen's Day Care

802 Spindrift St, San Jose, CA

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(5)

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
"Miss Colleen watched my two kids for almost three years and we just absolutely love her. From the very first day we were with her I felt safe and secure leaving my kiddos with her. I knew that they were being loved and taken care of as if they were home with me....

Kristen M


Ms. Kim Ibanez Family Daycare

Ms. Kim Ibanez Family Daycare

2842 Ivywood Ct, San Jose, CA

Costimate: $313/wk

5.0

(2)

Located in the Evergreen Area. CPR Certified. Licensed for Large Daycare Capacity, 14. Hours of Operation: 6 am to 6 pm. Accepting Ages 1-thru-12. Transportation to most Evergreen Schools before and after. We provide Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks. Daily Activities: * Singing songs. * Story...
5.0
"Miss Kim's Daycare is the best you can find, loving, and caring. She loves all her kids, she keeps that happy, active, they have learning activities, story time, play time, and field trips, there is just too many to name. The children thrive here, and are so...

Teri A


Mulu Tsion's Daycare

Mulu Tsion's Daycare

Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose, CA

Costimate: $250/wk

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


Creative Beginnings

14834 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA

Starting at $1140/mo

5.0

(1)

Creative Beginnings Preschool and Daycare Center is located at 14834 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, California. It is a provider of quality care and education, offering full-day, half-day, and extended preschool programs, as well as music and gym classes. Creative Beginnings operating hours are 7:00 AM to...
5.0
"My daughters went to Creative Beginnings when they were younger. The teachers were great, the school was clean and the class size was small. Overall a great experience."

Cheri L


Early Childhood Learning Academy

Early Childhood Learning Academy

1919 GUNSTON WAY, San Jose, CA

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(1)

Early Childhood Learning Academy is a Kindergarten Prep Preschool, enrolling children, 2 to 5 years old. Our Mission: Our goal is to provide children with early care and education and help them acquire the skills they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond, and to make learning a fun...
5.0
"We have been incredibly happy with ECLA as the preschool for our son. We love the small class sizes and family feel, the balance between learning and play, and are so happy with our child's exceptional academic, social, and emotional growth as a result He has made...

Jessica B


Little Explorers

835 South Baywood Ave, San Jose, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

4.6

(9)

Little Explorers Family Child Care. Hi, my name is Sofia. I'm educated in child development studies. I have more than 20 years experience working with children from 3 months to 5 years old. I was a preschool teacher for 15 years prior of having my own family daycare. Everyone that works here are CPR...
5.0
"My 4 year old son Tommy has been coming here since he turned 1. When I came here, I knew this was the right place. It felt like a comfortable home environment, with the right balance of preschool area/learning and nice large clean and safe backyard for kids. I...

Rita S


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Ratings for San Jose, CA preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Preschools in San Jose, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 172 reviews of the 192 listed preschools.