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Learn And Play Montessori School - Sunnyvale

Learn and Play Montessori School in Sunnyvale is wonderful! This is our child's first preschool and it's the only one they walked into for...

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CLC PRESCHOOL

I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience we've had with CLC Preschool. From day one, it was clear that the entire team, led by...

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Montecito Preschool of Los Altos

My daghter attended here before covid and if it were not for covid, she would still attend. She absolutely loved her school, teachers,...

- Anu B.

Top Preschools Near Stanford

CCLC School Age at Nixon Elementary

1711 Stanford Avenue Stanford, CA

CCLC (Children's Creative Learning Centers) provides early childhood education solutions designed especially to meet the needs of working families. CCLC works hand in hand with employers to provide on or near-site child care that supports the work/life needs of their employees and the larger community. Through these programs,...

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CCLC School Age at Nixon Elementary

1711 Stanford Ave. Stanford, CA

Child care

We have activities planned daily for art, science, cooking, sports, etc., as well as, free choice time for the children to choose what activites they would like to do. We provide homework time so the children can work on and get help with their homework. An afternoon snack is included in the monthly tuition.

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Children's Center of Stanford

685 Pampas Ln Stanford, CA

Child care

Preschool

Children's Center of Stanford located in Stanford, CA is a center that provide a safe, interactive, nurturing and fun environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive program from Infant, Toddler, Toilet Training, Preschool, Kindergarten, School Age, and Enrichment Programs.

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Learn And Play Montessori School - Sunnyvale

1055 SUNNYVALE SARATOGA RD SUNNYVALE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at: $1875/mo

Academic

International

Montessori

Outdoor/nature

Child care

+ 2 more

Schedule Your Tour Today: https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/sunnyvale/school-tours/ Preschool, daycare (childcare), and kindergarten near you. Best-in-class, STEM-focused, the Montessori way. Enrolling now. Your child deserves Montessori! Our best-in-class preschool in Sunnyvale, California, is for children ages 18...

Care Member says "Learn and Play Montessori School in Sunnyvale is wonderful! This is our child's first preschool and it's the only one they walked into for the tour and...

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CLC PRESCHOOL

815 ALLERTON ST REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

starting at: $1500/mo

Academic

Developmental (play-based)

Special needs

Outdoor/nature

Child care

+ 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...

Care Member says "I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience we've had with CLC Preschool. From day one, it was clear that the entire team, led by the wonderful...

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Montecito Preschool of Los Altos

1468 GRANT RD LOS ALTOS, CA

3.0(3)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature

Special needs

Academic

Reggio emilia

Waldorf

+ 5 more

Montecito School is a unique preschool and school located in Los Altos, CA. We offer year round preschool and elementary child care options. Our campus is a one-of-a-kind natural wonderland for children, tucked away in Silicon Valley on 2 gorgeous acres featuring century-old trees, lush gardens, playgrounds, forts, barnyard...

Anu B. says "My daghter attended here before covid and if it were not for covid, she would still attend. She absolutely loved her school, teachers, friends and...

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HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

3990 VENTURA CT PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(8)

State license verified

International

Outdoor/nature

Developmental (play-based)

Child care

Preschool

+ 1 more

Heffalump Preschool was established in 1974 with the love care and support from our community. Heffalump is Home away from Home. We offer 5 days a week from 8:30am to 1:30pm, with extended hours until 3:00pm for ages 2yrs to 6yrs or First grade. We celebrate diversity - we believe that life on planet earth is about celebrations...

Care Member says "The play-based curriculum, caring teachers, and all the friendly families made the transition from nanny to preschool seamless for us. The truly embody...

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HAPPY CAMPERS PRESCHOOL DAYCARE

1776 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at: $2150/mo

Developmental (play-based)

Academic

Child care

Preschool

Day Care

We're a fantastic preschool/pre-k program with easy access to Hwy 101 and CalTrain. Our open-concept facility is bright, clean, and safe, with a playground perfect for children ages 5m - 5 years. You will feel reassured that your child is in great and experienced hands, with long-standing teachers trained in early care and...

Janice C. says "Audra runs an absolutely amazing preschool. She cares deeply about the kids and her staff. I have 3 kids and we have been going there for the last 6...

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LILLIPUT PRESCHOOL AND INFANT CENTER

3789 PARK BLVD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at: $1800/mo

International

Cooperative

Developmental (play-based)

Child care

Preschool

+ 1 more

Lilliput Infant/Toddler center was founded by Vicky Heler and has been family owned since 1985. Vicky moved to the US to study child psychology at Stanford and earned a PHD + several masters. She started her Infant/Toddler center when her son was one and Lilliput has been in business ever since. Now her daughter and son-in-law...

Aurora C says "Such a good experience! We started our son when he was an infant and he has been there since. We had a family health scare and they were very helpful in...

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BUILDING KIDZ OF MENLO PARK

490 WILLOW RD MENLO PARK, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at: $2200/mo

Child care

Preschool

Day Care

We're a small high top performing preschool that is located in the park. Our preschool specializes in the Performing Arts where children learn music, dance and theater. Your preschooler will truly love our environment and curriculum. Our philosophy is to develop the whole child in all aspects of their young lives. Children...

Clarissa E. says "I initially attended another location where Sylvia was the director. We were with her for 5 years. When she opened up her Menlo Park location and we had...

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REDWOODS INTER. MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN

2000 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at: $2400/mo

Montessori

Academic

International

Child care

Located very close to the heart of Silicon Valley, The Redwoods International Montessori School, (TRIMONT) absorbs the vibrant culture of its international inhabitants. TRIMONT is a sanctuary of child centered calm in the midst of an ever changing, bustling and innovative world. The vision of TRIMONT is to enrich the lives of...

Matt D. says "This is the best 2-year-old to TK school we've found in the area, after touring multiple and sending our two oldest children to two 2 other schools. It is a...

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Triumphant Learning Center

420 Carroll St. Sunnyvale, CA

3.0(4)

State license verified

Child care

Preschool

Kindergarten

Triumphant Learning Center in Sunnyvale, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families. We are a Christian Montessori preschool serving children who are potty trained, two and a half years of age through kindergarten. Our students demonstrate success in...

Priyanka says "My 4year old daughter enjoy going to her school.Teachers are warm and compassionate.And guess what ?i discovered that my daughter loves singing...All...

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Safari Kid Redwood City

1709 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at: $2150/mo

Academic

Reggio emilia

Waldorf

Montessori

Child care

+ 2 more

At Safari Kid, we believe childhood should be celebrated! Our proprietary preschool curriculum takes inspiration from a mix of both traditional methods (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf) and reflects current brain research on early childhood development. This has resulted in a focus on the whole child, in which we offer the...

Lauren M. says "We have been with Safari Kids for 2 years now and have had nothing but a wonderful experience! The teachers are all very kind and supportive of every...

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 LAMBERT AVE PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic

Child care

Preschool

Day 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...

Anna B. says "We have loved the community and environment for our son at Building Kidz"

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ST. MATTHIAS PRESCHOOL

533 CANYON ROAD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic

Developmental (play-based)

Faith based

Outdoor/nature

Preschool

St. Matthias Preschool is a high quality early education program nestled in serene natural surroundings towered by beautiful trees that overlook our enormous, lush green outdoor park-like playground and stimulating classroom learning environments. We are an full-day, year round program infused with a robust play-based & academic...

Mandi L. says "We couldn’t be happier with our experience at St. Matthias Preschool and the impact it has had on both our son and our family. From the very beginning,...

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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

Montessori

Academic

Developmental (play-based)

In-Home daycare

Preschool

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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LITTLE PRODIGY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE CENTER

830 E EL CAMINO REAL MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at: $2000/mo

Developmental (play-based)

Academic

Preschool

Little Prodigy Preschool was established in 2009 and is highly recommended as the best preschool and daycare center by major organizations including Google, Apple, and Facebook. Our mission is "to provide quality education, to encourage children to become life-long learners, and to promote child independence. We strive to...

Caroline M. says "We are really grateful to LPP for taking such good care of our girls. All the teachers connect with the kids really well and they’re able to assess and...

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Building Kidz of Sunnyvale

878 Lakewood Drive SUNNYVALE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)

Academic

Child care

Preschool

Day Care

FALL PROMOTION 2025 - $125 OFF registration fees plus $300 off tuition for a limited time! Contact us! Here at Building Kidz of Sunnyvale in Lakewood Village, we are excited to server the local Sunnyvale community. If you are looking for a preschool near you, your search is over! Our facility is licensed for children ages 2-6...

Care Member says "Location is easy to get to, facility is clean. "

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AMAZING CREATIONS PRESCHOOL

1025 THE DALLES AVE SUNNYVALE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)

Reggio emilia

Special needs

Faith based

Child care

+ 2 more

At Amazing Creations Preschool we strive to give your child the best possible start on their educational journey. We offer a huge outdoor play area for children to explore. Our facilities have been newly remodeled and provide plenty of room for children to move and learn!

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care

Preschool

Day Care

We are thrilled to be part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing local Palo Alto families a plethora of services including toddler care, preschool, after-school for children up to 5th grade, and day and summer camp services. If you are looking for local childcare with easy access and a phenomenal program,...

Care Member says "AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one. "

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In 2026 what types of preschools can I find near me in Stanford, CA?

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Stanford, 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 Stanford, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Stanford, CA?

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Stanford, 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 Stanford, CA.

How can I find a preschool near me in Stanford, CA?

When looking for a preschool near you in Stanford, 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 Stanford, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Stanford, CA

Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Stanford, CA

Learn And Play Montessori School - Sunnyvale

CLC PRESCHOOL

Montecito Preschool of Los Altos

Top Preschools Near Stanford

CCLC School Age at Nixon Elementary

CCLC School Age at Nixon Elementary

Children's Center of Stanford

Learn And Play Montessori School - Sunnyvale

CLC PRESCHOOL

Montecito Preschool of Los Altos

HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

HAPPY CAMPERS PRESCHOOL DAYCARE

LILLIPUT PRESCHOOL AND INFANT CENTER

BUILDING KIDZ OF MENLO PARK

REDWOODS INTER. MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN

Triumphant Learning Center

Safari Kid Redwood City

Building Kidz of Palo Alto

ST. MATTHIAS PRESCHOOL

Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

LITTLE PRODIGY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE CENTER

Building Kidz of Sunnyvale

AMAZING CREATIONS PRESCHOOL

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

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How can I find a preschool near me in Stanford, CA?

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