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The Intercommunal Pre School located at 713 2nd Avenue, San Mateo, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and prekindergarten prep. It provides before-...
San Mateo Parents' Nursery School is a Co-op like no other. We offer part and full time schedules. Our mission at SMPNS is to provide an environment for children to learn through play and families to feel supported by a diverse community of people.
Russells Child Care Center is a state-licensed in-home child care facility that offers early care and learning programs for preschool children. Located in San Mateo, California, the company implements a structured curriculum that features indoor and outdoor activities. The company focuses on...
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 center offers a high-quality, integrated program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and...
Universe of Colors at 302 8th Ave, San Mateo, CA an accredited facility that provides access structured child care to children living in San Mateo area. Their center aims to promote the academic and social development by providing a structured curriculum that is sensitive to their students' learning...
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...
Tulane Montessori Children's House works hard to create a stimulating environment for children ages 2.5 to 6years old. The school provides an organized and clean classrooms, rich with fun learning activities, Montessori approved toys and learning materials that aids in children's growth and...
The Sunshine Daycare located at 2056 Trinity Street, San Mateo, California, provides basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before-...
Earlybird Preschool located at 120 Lindbergh Street, San Mateo, California, offers childcare and learning. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and prekindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from...
Gymboree Play & Music / San Mateo: Laurelwood Shopping Center
3180 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA
Costimate: $377/wk
Gymboree Play & Music, located in San Mateo, California, is an early childhood development center that offers various programs focused on school readiness skills and enrichment opportunities. The company provides its services and programs to children ages 0 to 5 years old. Gymboree Play & Music aims...
Hope Lutheran Preschool at 600 W 42nd Ave, San Mateo, CA provides children endearing activity areas where they will always feel welcome to come learn and play. Their unique child care approach seeks to impart a lasting love for learning that help prepare their students for academic excellence.
Located in San Mateo, California, A Plus Immersion Preschool serves children ages two through five years old. It offers play-based, kindergarten readiness, and immersion programs that aim to prepare children physically, socially, emotionally, linguistically, and cognitively. Additionally, the...
Mathnasium of Laurelwood based in San Mateo, CA teaches Mathematics that makes sense to kids from Prekindergarten to Twelfth Grade. The center aims to significantly increase every child's math skills, understanding of math concepts, and overall school performance while building confidence and...
Center for Learning and Autism Support Services located at 424 Peninsula Avenue, San Mateo, California, offers in-home family day care. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from eight AM to five PM, Mondays to Fridays.
ABC Montessori Child Care located in San Mateo, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 AM to 6 PM and aims to help develop the values and character of the child utilizing the principles of a Montessori education. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool programs, including Practical...
Beresford Montessori located at 1717 Gum Street, San Mateo, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight-thirty AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and prekindergarten prep. It provides before- and...
Nurture and Nature is a licensed Early Childhood Education Center located in San Mateo, CA. They offer both full-day and half-day programs for preschoolers and pre-k students ages 3 to 6. They aim to maximize each child’s potential by providing them age-appropriate programs that enable them to...
Saint Andrew S Evangelical Lutheran Church of San Mateo, California
1501 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA
Costimate: $363/wk
Saint Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is a religious institution located in San Mateo, California that offers a wide range of community-based activities including child care programs. The company offers Sunday school programs for children ages three years old and up. The company also provides...
"Kidink is a NAFCC accredited program and a CA Early Childhood Mentor Site. This means we uphold the absolute highest quality Early Childhood program available. We have created a safe, nurturing program for young children that fosters life long learning and emotional well-being. We promote each...
A Wise Choice Child Care located at 1760 Washington Street, San Mateo, California, offers basic childcare and learning. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and prekindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in San Mateo, CA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in San Mateo, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in San Mateo, 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 Mateo, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in San Mateo, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in San Mateo, 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 Mateo, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in San Mateo, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in San Mateo, 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 Mateo, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for San Mateo, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Preschools in San Mateo, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 72 listed preschools.