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Barb's Home Day Care
5.0
We feel so blessed to have found Barb and her caring team. Our son started as a 4mo old infant and Barb was so caring and gentle with us new parents during that tough first week. She sent us pictures and updates that helped us feel confident that he was cared for and loved.
Throughout the last year,...
- Alex H.
Daycare Pulgarcito
5.0
I love that she actually teaches our kids instead of just having them planted on the tv all day. She's super friendly and flexible if last minute work situations pop up. She's super clean with all the toys she has for the children and even her home. To me she's more than just a daycare, she's also...
- Julia A.
Tiny Town Daycare
5.0
Andrea has babysat both of my kids and she is the best caregiver. She is patient, and has compassion for all of the kids. The home is also a very clean environment and the family is very kind and loving. I never leave my kids with anyone other than family, but Andrea I trust 100%!
- Nila T.
Andino's Day Care
5.0
I cannot thank Isabel enough and would absolutely recommend her daycare for anyone's baby or kids. Her daycare is actually the first-ever daycare my baby goes to. My girl needed transition time but quickly overcome it with help from Isabel and Licho. When I was searching for daycare, I knew I wanted...
- Jane S.
Safari Kid San Mateo
5.0
My son has been going since he was 18 months and he is super happy with the daycare and looks forward to going in every day. He learns a lot and has fun at the same time!
- Danielle B.
Daycares in San Carlos, CA
Barb's Home Day Care
468 Fourth Ave, Redwood City, CA
5.0
(3)
Barb's Home Day Care follows a fun and stimulating curriculum: circle time, arts and crafts, reading time, rhymes and rhythms, visits to local libraries and playgrounds and much more. We have a large yard for the children to play which includes a sand box. I can prepare fresh and organic food...
5.0
"There is a special place in a parent's heart for the people that treat their children with love - Barb and her team will forever have a special place for our family. We took our son to Barb's daycare when he was 6 months old and could not have been more grateful...
Adalina
Daycare Pulgarcito
2536 Hazelwood Way, East Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(3)
As A singe family daycare we teach our kinds the ABC ,to color , we sing . we accept new born . we are in roll in the Quality count of San Mateo . we have a Playground and we are bilingual .
5.0
"I love that she actually teaches our kids instead of just having them planted on the tv all day. She's super friendly and flexible if last minute work situations pop up. She's super clean with all the toys she has for the children and even her home. To me she's...
Julia A.
Tiny Town Daycare
2150 Pulgas Ave, East Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(3)
Currently Opened & Open Spots!!
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 was one of the caregivers at my son's daycare, and he absolutely loves her- he often babbles on and on about her on the drive home, so I know she's made such an impression.
She finds that perfect balance between education and fun, creating a safe, engaging...
Libby S
Andino's Day Care
343 Dumbarton Ave., Redwood City, CA
5.0
(10)
With six years of experience as a nanny and seventeen years as a daycare provider, we strive to create a loving, safe, and educational environment. At Andinos Daycare our goal is to prioritize the health, learning abilities, and personal growth through playing, socializing with other children, and a...
5.0
"Our kids (and us!) were so at home here. Our son and daughter are very different yet both fit in and had their unique needs met. Isabel is very loving and has a good setup in all respects. Overall, we were very pleased."
Michelle
5.0
(3)
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
"Good collaboration - connecting with staff, teachers and students!"
Asha A.
Ms. Ruthie's Home Daycare
1167 Carlton Ave. Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
5.0
(2)
We are a licensed home daycare (414004870), that provides a warm, loving, safe and clean environment. We help children develop and learn through fun and creativity. Providing reliable and dependable childcare service. We accept government aid (4c's).
5.0
"My daughter enjoys been at Mr. Ruthie's Home Daycare. She gets excited every time I drop her off, not only does she has a great time there she also learns and develops her fine motor skills doing various activities such as drawing, painting, building with duplos...
Sandra G
Bambi Daycare
416 Third Avenue, Redwood City, CA
5.0
(3)
A safe environment, with a lot of love and special care. I'm qualified and certified with all training and certifications to be a qualified child care person.
5.0
"Maria is so great with our son. We've been taking him since he was 3 months old, and from his first day with her she has shown him love, care, and has helped him develop. We are so fortunate to have found her."
Kelli O.
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
"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...
Lauren M.
Mi Escuelita Daycare Preschool
963 Lurline Dr, Foster City, CA
5.0
(3)
At Mi Escuelita Daycare and Preschool we help children learn in a developmentally appropriate environment. We believe the first 5 years of a child's life is the most important; therefore, they should have fun and benefit from a structured and yet flexible schedule! After all, even the experts...
5.0
"My daughter has been enrolled in Mi Escuelita since she was 6 months old, she's now 3. As a first time mom it was very difficult for me to entrust my child's care to anyone. Iris and Juanita have been a true blessing and made that initial transition so much...
Stacy M.
My Little Jade Daycare
815 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA
5.0
(1)
Welcome to "My Little Jade" where we learn by playing in a safe and secure environment. Our children explore and learn about their world through sensory learning: listening, smelling, tasting, feeling, and listening - everything in English and Spanish. Maximum care and attention is given to each...
5.0
"Such clean and safe place. i loved the attention they gave my son. I love how caring they are. i recommend this place."
Maria
CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL
3399 CSM DRIVE, SAN MATEO, CA
5.0
(1)
Creative Learning Preschool is located in San Mateo, CA.
Our address is
3399 CSM Dr. San Mateo
CA 94402
We care for students from ages 2-6.
The teacher to student ratio is low-5 to 1.
Our curriculum is
play and fundamental education based: early reading, word recognition, geometrical shape...
5.0
"Our 3yo attended CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL for about 5 months. It was the perfect fit. We noticed a boost in his confidence, social skills and appreciation for reading during his time there. I’d rate them a 5"
Miguel 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
"I have had two sons enrolled at St. Michael’s. My youngest is still there. The staff is so caring and goes above and beyond. Mary is very communicative and works with you if there are any issues. They treat your children like they are family and we have nothing...
Care member
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
"We started our daughter here at 8 months, I was pretty nervous at first with it being my first born. Trust is very important to me. The director Andrea has great communication. She was very helpful in showing us around the school and going over how they structure...
Sarah
ABC Richa Day Care
1432 New Bridge Ave, San Mateo, CA
4.7
(9)
Are you looking for an outstanding home day care / Preschool for your child? I am Mrs. Videh B., licensed day care provider since 2003. I have been "homeschooling" preschoolers in a home atmosphere of education, play, structure and plenty of love and attention for infants and toddlers. I provide...
5.0
"My younger daughter goes to Videh aunty’s daycare since last 18 months. My daughter has received exceptional care and growth. Their house is nicely equipped with lot of safe toys and a good outdoor play area. Kids get to do arts and crafts, learn songs and good...
Care member
Play And Learn Daycare
1425 California Drive, Burlingame, CA
5.0
(1)
A licensed childcare provider in Burlingame since 1999, Play and Learn Daycare is a small, home-based program that is now accepting applications!
Having a smaller group of children allows us to devote more time to each child. A safe, warm, and loving environment is provided, while emphasizing fun,...
5.0
"My daughter has attended Play and Learn daycare for the past two years (from 8 months to 2.5 years of age).
I can't speak highly enough about the wonderful nature of the childcare. The home is well maintained and clean and the children have a wonderful outdoor...
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
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
"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 wonderful community of teachers and parents. We love that our children love the school, their teachers, and...
Matt D.
Medina Family Daycare
849 Patricia Ave, San Mateo, CA
5.0
(5)
Medina Family Daycare is run by a mother and daughter duo, Delma and Marcela. Together, we have served our community for over 16 years. Our daycare is in our home, we have a classroom set up, outside play space and many activities indoors. We believe that children learn best through play, we have...
5.0
"If I could give 100 stars, I would. Medina Family Daycare cared for both my daughters (now age 10 and 6) with so much love and intelligence and I credit these ladies for my children's success. My 10 year old still misses their home cooked meals and just yesterday...
Care member
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
"Excellent location, the staff consistently offers high quality care of each child's needs. They stick to a tight schedule and are extremely communicative at all times! Highly recommend."
Karen A.
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."
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in San Carlos, CA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in San Carlos, CA?
Daycare centers near you in San Carlos, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in San Carlos, CA?
Daycares near you in San Carlos, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in San Carlos, CA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in San Carlos, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in San Carlos, CA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in San Carlos, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.
Ratings for San Carlos, CA daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Daycares in San Carlos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.