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Recent child care center reviews in Portola Valley, CA
Building Kidz of Menlo Park
5.0
Owner has been in the game forever - I'd trust my child here over anything.
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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South
5.0
AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one.
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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...
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Learning Nest Montessori Preschool
5.0
They have a very dedicated staff. Very clean. Also very structured, kids are always busy. We are very happy there.
- Shubhra G.
Building Kidz of San Carlos
5.0
Our baby started in BuildingKidz 2 months ago. It was his first time going to daycare. Although there were some adaptation period, the teachers are very nice and easy to communicate. Now my baby loves going there, he gets so excited when it's time for school every morning, and he gets along well...
New Horizons School Age Center is a daycare facility located at 200 Shawnee Pass, Portola Valley, California. The center provides quality care services for school-age children, as well as summer camp and before and after-school programs. New Horizons School Age Center is open from 8:00 AM to 6:00...
The Carillon Preschool offers childcare for two to five year old children in Portola, California. Their facilities provide a faith-based and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual growth in which each child has opportunities to learn, grow and succeed....
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...
5.0
"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 our next child we couldn’t wait to go there even though it is a little bit of a further drive in the opposite...
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...
5.0
"I am pretty happy, they are nice, flexible and accommodating!"
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...
At Learning Nest Montessori Preschool, we are passionately committed to cultivating a rich, nurturing environment where each child is empowered to explore, discover, and thrive at their own pace. Our thoughtfully designed Montessori-inspired curriculum is centered around fostering a deep love of...
5.0
"They have a very dedicated staff. Very clean. Also very structured, kids are always busy. We are very happy there."
Learning Through Life Experiences allows a child’s learning to become experimental, imaginative and sensory based. Our pedagogical approach is to learn through these real life experiences, such as emergency services, health and nutrition, etc. in an environment committed to reinforce children’s...
5.0
"Our baby started in BuildingKidz 2 months ago. It was his first time going to daycare. Although there were some adaptation period, the teachers are very nice and easy to communicate. Now my baby loves going there, he gets so excited when it's time for school every...
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Tiny Town Daycare is a in home child care center located in East Palo Alto. We provide care for children ages from 5 months to 3 years of age. We provide them with the skills they need. Our facility offers a safe, fun and nurturing environment with daily routine and...
5.0
"Andrea is spectacular!
I have known Andrea for more than 4 years, when we both worked in the Redwood City School District, she is wonderful with the children, she is patient, organized, a wonderful storyteller. I am the owner of Sister Daycare and if you look here...
Little Clovers Daycare is a bilingual (Mandarin and English) licensed home childcare center in Cupertino committed to providing loving and nurturing care to children from 4 months to 3 years old. I am a professional child care provider with significant nanny experiences now opening my own daycare...
5.0
"Lisa was my nanny the last couple of years and I am so glad to have had her expertise in caring for my son from infancy to toddlerhood. Not only was she loving and caring toward my son; more importantly, she cared for him as if he was her own. I highly recommend...
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!"
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
"Dear Parents,
If you’re looking for a warm, loving, and reliable daycare that feels like an extension of home, I can’t recommend Tikiland Daycare & Preschool enough. Our family has been part of Tikiland for years, and we are so grateful for the incredible care they...
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...
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...
Alpha Kids Academy welcomes children ages 6 months to 6 years old to our Menlo Park preschool.
Our preschool center is located on Ravenswood Avenue and Middlefield Road, on the opposite side of Menlo Atherton High School. Have no doubt, your children are going to love exploring our engaging...
Jardín de Mariposas School is a nature, science and art focused Spanish immersion learning center with a gorgeous setting in Los Altos Hills. We inspire children to develop their innate sense to explore and create in our science lab, extensive play space and outdoor classroom and orchard. Our...
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...
Belle Haven home daycare is open since 2019 in East Menlo park. More than 15 years of experience serving children ages 18 months trough 4.9. Before serving families in my home, I worked in a Montessori Center for 10 years, studied 31 Early Childcare Education units and got a Credential training in...
At Tiny Einstein Child Development Center we believe in providing children with the best. Our approach is one that integrates play with academics that children need to be successful later in school. We are a preschool for bilingual learning and unites Russian traditions, expertise and culture with...
Learning Through Life Experiences allows a child’s learning to become experimental, imaginative and sensory based. Our pedagogical approach is to learn through these real life experiences, such as emergency services, health and nutrition, etc. in an environment committed to reinforce children’s...
5.0
"I cannot recommend this center enough. My son was very well cared for at this daycare. The teachers are incredible, polite, and warm. The administration is professional and accessible. Even though my son has several allergies, the teachers went out of their way to...
Our schools’ doors opened in 1968 with the desire to experience first-hand all of the marvelous thrills and excitement that exists in a child’s world. Our founders recognized the tremendous amount of learning that takes place over the course of a child’s developmental years and endeavored to provide...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Portola Valley, CA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Portola Valley, CA?
Child care centers near you in Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, CA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Portola Valley, 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.