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LILLIPUT PRESCHOOL AND INFANT CENTER
5.0
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 the scheduling and supporting during that time. They were crucial in overcoming some food hardships, incorporating new foods and potty training ....
- Aurora C
Edgewood House Preschool
5.0
Both individually and collectively EHS boasts one of the best teaching teams you'll find in the ECE world. Your whole family will experience thoughtful, loving and highest quality early care and education at this program.
- Tanya S.
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
Tikiland Daycare & Preschool
5.0
Tikiland: Where My Kid Thinks She’s on Vacation and I Pretend I Have My Life Together
Before we found Tikiland, I was stressing about finding the right daycare. I needed a place that was safe, fun, and educational but also somewhere my daughter wouldn’t act like I was abandoning her every morning....
- Care member
Learning Links Palo Alto
5.0
My experience has been tremendous with learning links. During the past 1 my son has only shown excitement to go to school, and I have seen a steady increase in his learning. The management is extremely responsive and I feel very comfortable that my son is in safe hands.
- Chandra S.
Child care centers in Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
"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 the scheduling and supporting during that time. They were crucial in overcoming some food hardships,...
Aurora C
Edgewood House Preschool
493 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(1)
Hello Families,
We are thrilled to announce that Edgewood House Preschool, a beloved Palo Alto preschool has expanded and now has immediate full-time openings!!
Edgewood House Preschool is a relationship-based community of teachers, parents, and children bringing together all of the best...
5.0
"Both individually and collectively EHS boasts one of the best teaching teams you'll find in the ECE world. Your whole family will experience thoughtful, loving and highest quality early care and education at this program."
Tanya S.
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 this school. Highly recommended to parents who want their kids to enjoy school time the fullest."
Care member
Tikiland Daycare & Preschool
3181 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(6)
Tikiland is a new Daycare & Preschool offers two programs: a preschool program for children ages 2-5 and an infant program for children 6 weeks - 2 years. Tikiland is the perfect hybrid between Montessori and play based learning. At Tikiland we believe that children need to spend lots of time...
5.0
"Tikiland: Where My Kid Thinks She’s on Vacation and I Pretend I Have My Life Together
Before we found Tikiland, I was stressing about finding the right daycare. I needed a place that was safe, fun, and educational but also somewhere my daughter wouldn’t act like I...
Care member
Learning Links Palo Alto
3864 Middlefield Rd, PALO ALTO, CA
5.0
(1)
Learning Links opened in 2006 and has expanded to include locations in Burlingame, Palo Alto, and Mountain View. All three centers provide preschool for children ages 2-5, and our Mountain View location also offers childcare for infants and toddlers. Our curriculum is designed to engage students of...
5.0
"My experience has been tremendous with learning links. During the past 1 my son has only shown excitement to go to school, and I have seen a steady increase in his learning. The management is extremely responsive and I feel very comfortable that my son is in safe...
Chandra S.
Infant Toddler Center
4111 Alma Street, PALO ALTO, CA
5.0
(2)
PACCC’s infant-toddler centers provide highly attentive, relationship-based care for children from 2 months to 2 years old. Our low child-to-staff ratios enable us to meet the individual needs of each child in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. Our experienced educators use...
5.0
"It would be incredibly difficult to write a small blurb about a center that has made such a profound impact on my family's life. It truly is a wonderful place full of unimaginably dedicated and loving teachers. It has truly been a wonderful experience to see my...
James W.
Bing Nursery School
850 Escondido Rd, Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(1)
Bing Nursery School of Stanford University located in Palo Alto, CA offers Two-Year-Old and Nursery School Programs for children ages two to five. The programs offer children a variety of choices provided within a carefully prepared indoor and outdoor environment.
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NURSERY SCHOOL PROGRAM
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5.0
"We LOVE this school. All three of my children have gone through the program. The teachers are professional, so caring, and wildly intelligent. Very difficult to get in, but once you do, you're family."
Jon P
Building Kidz of Palo Alto
415 Lambert Avenue, PALO ALTO, CA
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...
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...
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool - Palo Alto
701 East Meadow Drive, PALO ALTO, CA
Starting at $1941/mo
Since beginning our Hearts and Hands ministry in 2003, we have served thousands of families in each of our communities. It has been our mission to provide loving care, in a safe environment, with excellent teachers, while enriching each child to their full potential through our core values: SAFETY,...
Hearts and Hands Preschool
701 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA
Since beginning our Hearts and Hands ministry in 2003, we have served thousands of families in each of our communities. It has been our mission to provide loving care, while enriching each child to their full potential through our core values: SAFETY, LOVE and EXCELLENCE....
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...
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...
Lilliput
3789 Park Blvd., Palo Alto, CA
CCLC at Stanford West
625 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA
1.0
(2)
CCLC at Stanford West is open first to those currently living in Stanford West Housing, second to Stanford affiliates (faculty, students, and staff of Stanford University, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and SLAC), and lastly to Community Members. We currently...
Sojourner Truth Child Development Center
3990 VENTURA COURT, PALO ALTO, CA
PACCC’s infant-toddler centers provide highly attentive, relationship-based care for children from 2 months to 2 years old. Our low child-to-staff ratios enable us to meet the individual needs of each child in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. Our experienced educators use...
Downtown Children's Center
555 Waverly, PALO ALTO, CA
PACCC’s preschool centers offer enriching and engaging care for children ages 2 until entry into kindergarten. Our experienced educators are passionate about combining social and emotional growth with age-appropriate academic experiences using a holistic approach (read more about our child...
College Terrace Children's Center
2300 WELLESLEY STREET, PALO ALTO, CA
PACCC’s preschool centers offer enriching and engaging care for children ages 2 until entry into kindergarten. Our experienced educators are passionate about combining social and emotional growth with age-appropriate academic experiences using a holistic approach (read more about our child...
CCLC in Downtown Palo Alto
848 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA
The Downtown center believes in a play based philosphy using CCLC's Guided Discovery curriculum. Children are taught, shapes, colors, numbers, letters through play(i.e. games, songs, stories and interactive activities). Teachers in all age groups guide children through learning by participating and...
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...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Palo Alto, CA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Palo Alto, CA?
Child care centers near you in Palo Alto, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Palo Alto, CA?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Palo Alto, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in Palo Alto, CA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Palo Alto, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.
Ratings for Palo Alto, CA child care centers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Child Care Centers in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers.