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HEFFALUMP SCHOOL
5.0
My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it!
Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional.
Whenever I visit the classrooms, the teachers are always honest with the children and communicate with them, which I feel is wonderful.
I feel with the feedback at home that my son...
- Care member
COUNTRY DAY LITTLE SCHOOL
5.0
Country Day Little School is a truly unique and special place. It is a Waldorf-based school that is kind to children and parents alike, has patient and wonderful teachers, and is accommodating of every child and parent's needs.
From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel like you are part...
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Learn And Play Montessori School - Sunnyvale
5.0
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 didn't want to leave. We love all the teachers and staff, colorful and clean classrooms, thoughtful curriculum, timely communication, and nice...
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Safari Kid Redwood City
5.0
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 child and their specific needs. Within one month of being there, my daughter knew her ABC’s and how to count to 10 in Spanish. The curriculum has been...
- Lauren M.
Avid Kids Circle
5.0
Our daughter received the best care and education during the 3 years she was at Avid Kids. It's been over 2 years since she graduated from there but she dearly misses her teachers and her friends even today.
Is it crazy that we had a slight hesitation about moving to the east bay because we had...
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After school programs in Palo Alto, CA
Building Kidz of Palo Alto South
569 San Antonio Rd, PALO ALTO, CA
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...
ESCONDIDO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
890 Escondido Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Escondido Elementary School is located at 890 Escondido Road, Palo Alto, California. The school offers after-school programs with a wide range of activities that build self-esteem and promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. The programs are offered to kindergarten and 5th...
Juano Briones Child Development
4100 Orme St, Palo Alto, CA
Juana Briones Elementary School located in Palo Alto, CA. It is an elementary school that accepts kindergarten students. They aim to provide a solid academic foundation that is designed to develop your child’s confidence and enhance their own abilities. They also offer variety of after school...
Whistle Stop Child Development
3801 Miranda Ave Ste P6b, Palo Alto, CA
The Whistle Stop Child Development located at 3801 Miranda Avenue Suite P6b, Palo Alto, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before- and after- school programs, including summer...
Hoover Kids' Club (HKC)
445 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto Community Child Care is a non-profit organization that provides child care services and educational programs to children. It has infant and toddler centers, preschool centers, after-school kids' club that are situated in different locations. Additionally, PACCC offers summer fun camps to...
Montessori School of Los Altos
303 Parkside Dr, Palo Alto, CA
Montessori School of Los Altos is an early childhood education provider located in Palo Alto, California. The school uses the Montessori method in providing preschool and kindergarten education to students ages three to six years. Mandarin and Spanish Language programs are also available as well as...
Au P'tit Monde
1980 Clarke Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
Au P'tit Monde de San Francisco and Au P'tit Monde de la P ninsule are two French Immersion Preschools for children 2-5 year olds. The lessons in the "Petite Ecole" and "Grande Ecole" take place entirely in French. Because of the way the brain develops in a child's early years, children are able to...
HEFFALUMP SCHOOL
3990 VENTURA COURT, PALO ALTO, CA
5.0
(7)
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...
5.0
"My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it!
Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional.
Whenever I visit the classrooms, the teachers are always honest with the children and communicate with them, which I feel is wonderful.
I feel...
Care member
COUNTRY DAY LITTLE SCHOOL
3990 VENTURA COURT, PALO ALTO, CA
5.0
(4)
Please read the introduction to our school completely, information about school tours can be found at the end of our post. We appreciate the opportunity to share a detailed picture of our school with you and look forward to speaking with those who think our school will be a good fit for their family...
5.0
"As a parent of 2, tens years ago I sent my daughter there and I was impressed with how good they take care of each of the children. They brought the attention and improvement to each child. Now my second child is 4 years old and I sent him to this facility as...
Yixin *.
FIRST SCHOOL
625 HAMILTON AVENUE, PALO ALTO, CA
At First School our experienced family of teachers nurture our community of children with engaging curriculum including social and emotional and play based learning. Our ratio of 1 to 5 allows each teacher to work closely with children as they grow and learn from each other in a mixed classroom...
Guidepost Montessori at Palo Alto
930 Emerson St, PALO ALTO, CA
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence.
From toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the freedom...
Club J At The Oshman Family Jcc
3921 FABIAN WAY, PALO ALTO, CA
We offer 5 days a week program for children 5 to 12 years of age in the Palo Alto School District, Bullis Charter schools, Los Altos and Mountain View school districts. We offer transportation for several schools in the area. Please also check out our website at www.paloaltojcc.org/clubj to see...
Learn And Play Montessori School - Sunnyvale
1055 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd., SUNNYVALE, CA
Starting at $1875/mo
5.0
(3)
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,...
5.0
"This place is newly branded with updated facilities and new operations. They have great teacher student ratio, allowing enough attention to each kids. They also have all sorts of curriculum for kids to learn math, science and language. I am very glad that all the...
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5.0
(4)
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...
5.0
"They are really, really good with everything: communications, taking care of my son, and all the kids, updates are excellent!"
Angelica S.
Avid Kids Circle
1097 Rockport Ave, Redwood City, CA
5.0
(6)
Avid Kids Circle is an independent experiential multi-sensory preschool and after-school program where kids will explore, create, engage and learn with their mind, body and bountiful spirit.
Please visit our website for details. We look forward to hearing from you!
5.0
"This daycare is the absolute best we have ever seen! Our younger son was there 2y-5y and it felt like this was his second home (if not the first). He would be among the first kids to come in every morning and would help the teacher prepare food for the day - now he...
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REDWOODS INTER. MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN
2000 WOODSIDE ROAD, REDWOOD CITY, CA
Starting at $2400/mo
5.0
(4)
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...
5.0
"We've only been going to Redwood City Montessori for two weeks but so far it's been great. Our little one had a huge verbal leap the first week and is excited to go every day. Our little one comes home several times a week with a project he did during the day, and...
Ben H.
5.0
(2)
At the heart of our center is a profound and sincere love for each and every child. We understand that nurturing is as essential as education, and we go the extra mile to provide a warm and caring environment where children feel cherished and valued.
5.0
"St Michael’s is truly a lifesaver for our family. The teachers love our kids as if they were their own and it shows every single day. My kids are so happy to go to school every morning and have the biggest smiles on their faces when I pick them up. The teachers and...
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Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility
1352 Henderson Ave, MENLO PARK, CA
Starting at $1900/mo
5.0
(2)
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,...
5.0
"I highly recommend Abejitas Montessori. It is a family home day care run by Teacher Elizabeth. She provides a clean, safe, nurturing, and fun learning experience for the children. She prepares 2 balanced snacks and the option of hot lunch service. Abejitas has a...
Jessica P.
SAN CARLOS-BELMONT AFTER SCHOOL-HEATHER SITE
2757 MELENDY, SAN CARLOS, CA
Since 1981, After School has been dedicated to providing high quality after-school care for elementary school children.
During the academic year, After School operates five (5) licensed programs, serving over 420 children every day. These are located in the San Carlos School District (4) and...
Little Scholar Preschool and After School
5472 Central Ave, Newark, CA
We offer preschool (2-6 years old) and after-school program.
Why Little Scholar Preschool?
1.) STEM Based Curriculum
2.) Cost Effective - We believe quality education should not be expensive
3.) We are open on Saturdays- As parents we understand time challenges
4.) Least number of...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Palo Alto, CA
How long do after-school programs last near me in Palo Alto, CA?
After-school programs near you in Palo Alto, CA vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.
What are the benefits of after-school programs near me in Palo Alto, CA?
After school programs near you in Palo Alto, CA provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.
What activities are offered at after-school programs near me in Palo Alto, CA?
Depending on the program, activities in Palo Alto, CA may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.
How can I find a good after school program near me in Palo Alto, CA?
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Ratings for Palo Alto, CA after school programs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Programs in Palo Alto, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs.