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Preschools in San Jose, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 276 reviews of the 288 listed preschools

Erulgen School

Our 3-year-old has been attending Erulgen School for the past 5 months, and the growth we’ve seen has been incredible. In that time, he’s...

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Sunny Child Care SJ

Sunny🌞 Childcare has been such a blessing for our family. The teachers are caring and attentive, and my child always comes home excited to...

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Kiddie Academy of San Jose

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

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Erulgen School

555 Conti Ct SAN JOSE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
International
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
+ 3 more
At Erulgen School, we nurture the future by honoring each child's natural curiosity, individuality, and inner strength. Founded by a mother and son team, our school blends the best of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and STEAM education to create a vibrant, hands-on learning environment where exploration, creativity, and resilience...

Care Member says "Our 3-year-old has been attending Erulgen School for the past 5 months, and the growth we’ve seen has been incredible. In that time, he’s learned to tie...

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Sunny Child Care SJ

116 Dana Ave SAN JOSE, CA

5.0(4)
starting at
$1740/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
Sunny Child Care SJ is a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where children learn, grow, and thrive. We offer high-quality early childhood education and care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a focus on social, emotional, and cognitive development. What sets us apart is our personalized care, experienced and loving...

Care Member says "Sunny🌞 Childcare has been such a blessing for our family. The teachers are caring and attentive, and my child always comes home excited to share what...

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Kiddie Academy of San Jose

521 W CAPITOL EXPY SAN JOSE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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GLORIA DEI EARLY LEARNING CENTER

121 SOUTH WHITE ROAD SAN JOSE, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment - this is more than child care. Our facility offers a bright classroom and two private playgrounds. Your child will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach....

Care Member says "As a teacher at Gloria Dei Early Learning Center, I have had truly positive and meaningful experiences. Throughout my time here, I have seen incredible...

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Kiddie Academy of Almaden Valley

16607 ALMADEN EXPY SAN JOSE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy of Almaden Valley in San Jose, CA offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Little Oak Preschool

1921 CLARINDA WAY SAN JOSE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2350/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Little Oak Preschool offers a full-time developmental curriculum to all children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. This school was opened to provide young children, and their parents, with the best possible environment for early childhood development. We believe that, through our play-based program and low ratio classrooms, children...
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Garden Of Joy Montessori International School

2052 Flintcrest Drive San Jose, CA

5.0(8)

State license verified

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 regarding our child's education...

Care Member says "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...

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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 school and middle school, after...

Rachelle says "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...

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Everrose Daycare And Preschool

4139 Piper Drive San Jose, CA

4.0(17)

State license verified

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, ages ranging from nine to...

Care Member says "We are first time parents, as many of you may also be, and we are very happy that we found Ever Rose Daycare. We found this place online and of course...

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Step By Step Academy

5323 Alan Ave San Jose, CA

5.0(33)

State license verified

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 responsibility I have taken very...

Jeivitha P. says "Choosing the right daycare is one of the most important decisions for any parent and from the moment we walked into Step by Step Academy 2 years ago, we...

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Georgia's Small Family Daycare

4000 Knollglen Way San Jose, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

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 of experience with young...

Care Member says "Finding the right daycare for our son was a big decision, but from the moment we met Georgia, we knew he was in the best hands. She connected with him...

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Colleen's Day Care

802 Spindrift St San Jose, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

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 with classmates and others. Along...

Care Member says "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...

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Miss Ali Escuelita

1495 Santa Fe Dr San Jose, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Hello Parents! I am a Preschool Teacher offering child care at my licensed in-home daycare, a nurturing, safe, fun and clean environment. I have extensive experience with infant/toddlers and getting preschoolers ready for kindergarten. I am inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophy: -Focus on the whole...

Care Member says "I wish there were more than 5 stars to give! We feel so lucky to have found Ali. She quickly became like family when our daughter started at her...

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Willow Glen Daycare

964 Twin Brook Drive San Jose, CA

4.0(1)
Hello, welcome to Willow Glen Daycare! My name is "Keirsty (pronounced Keer-stee) and I am a mom of 10 yr old twin boys. Prior to becoming a mom and a daycare provider, I worked as a Marriage Family Therapist and switched careers shortly after the babies were born. I have been in business 5 years and love what I do!...

Care Member says "My kids attended here for a few years (3+ years for the older, 1 year for the younger). It's a really wonderful environment, and the kids get absorbed...

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Lingling Daycare

3216 Birchwood LN San Jose, CA

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 environment for the children...

Casey C. says "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...

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Ms. Kim Ibanez Family Daycare

2842 Ivywood Ct San Jose, CA

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 time. * Fun learning time...

Teri A says "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,...

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Elham Daycare

5384 Romford Drive San Jose, CA

5.0(21)

State license verified

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 more than 14 years; I really...

Care Member says "Elham has been caring for our son for more than 2 years, since he was 3.5 months old. It’s not an easy thing to leave your child with someone else and...

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Munchkins Wonderland

167 Park Ellen Drive San Jose, CA

5.0(20)

State license verified

Hi. I am a loving, responsible and caring mom of a 16year-old daughter and a 11 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 them through play activities,...

Care Member says "Our little toddler has been happily going to daycare here since 4months now. Munchkin wonderland is so good. They are so professional - Razia is so...

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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 and First Aid certified with...

Jennifer L. says "My daughter was at Little Explorers from age 2-4. From day 1, Sofia was warm and welcoming and we felt immediately felt comfortable and secure. Her...

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KidsPark, Inc.

5440 Thornwood Dr San Jose, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
Hourly Care On your own schedule. Come when you need us days, evenings and weekends. For young children new to childcare, keep your first visits short till they are comfortable with the routine. Back-up Care Be prepared. Come for a tour and register so you are ready if there is a schedule glitch or your...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you 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.

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.

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.

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