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Rubys Chinese Daycare

108 20th Ave San Mateo, CA

Child care
Ruby's Chinese Daycare is a child care facility that understands that the children will learn best when they actively explore and feel safe. They offer developmentally appropriate programs that allow the students to be creative thinkers. They provide teacher-directed and child-initiated activities that strive to enrich the...
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Happy People Daycare and Preschool

1639 Overland Drive San Mateo, CA

Child care
Preschool
Happy People Daycare and Preschool is a child care and education provider that serves the community of San Mateo CA. It offers a safe and nurturing environment and provides comprehensive academic programs for children. The school promotes balanced learning to make sure that children will develop emotionally, socially, physically...
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Michelles Explorers Family Home Daycare

2284 Kent St San Mateo, CA

Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Michelle's Explorers Family Home Daycare in San Mateo is licensed by the State of California to provide care services to children ages 4 months to 5 years. It offers a program that develop a child's natural curiosity to learn math, reading, critical thinking skills and helps develop social, bilingual, and leadership skills....
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Center for Learning and Autism Support Services

424 Peninsula Ave San Mateo, CA

In-Home daycare
Center for Learning and Autism Support Services located at 424 Peninsula Avenue, San Mateo, California, offers in-home family day care. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from eight AM to five PM, Mondays to Fridays.
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Shiva's Playhouse

455 Wisnom Ave San Mateo, CA

Child care
Preschool
Shiva's Playhouse is a childcare establishment located in San Mateo CA. Offering daycare and preschool services, the center has a structured curriculum that emphasizes cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. All activities are play-based and allow children to explore and ask questions.
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Ganon Early Childhood Education Center

1700 Alameda De Las Pulgas San Mateo, CA

Child care
Preschool
Ganon Early Childhood Education Center, conveniently located in central San Mateo, provides a nurturing environment designed to support your child in helping to establish self-identity, positive self-esteem and a growing desire for independence. Our play-based curriculum, which incorporates Jewish values, is blended with...
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Hatifa's Child Care

245 N Kingston St San Mateo, CA

As a mother of a toddler, I know how stressful it can be to be away from your child. Rest assured, I will provide you with the peace of mind necessary while taking care of your little one. By offering a safe, fun, and loving atmosphere in my home, I will promote your child's healthy growth during their most crucial years. From...
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Caterpillar Clubhouse

24 E Santa Inez Ave 211 San Mateo, CA

Hello and welcome to the Caterpillar Clubhouse! My name is Laura and I have recently opened my Licensed In-Home Daycare (LIC #414004078). It was 15 years ago when I knew I wanted to work with children, I have always had a passion to care and teach. Over the years I have taken classes, attended workshops and trainings, and...
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Peninsula Gymnastics

1740 Leslie St San Mateo, CA

Peninsula Gymnastics in San Mateo, CA is a great activity that not only improves physical fitness but also helps children learn life skills such as goal setting, how to overcome fear, and increase a child's self-esteem in a healthy and safe environment. The center provides Preschool, Recreational, Developmental, Competitive, and...
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Life Family Food

1012 Crestview Drive San Mateo, CA

About the Service: Life Family Food is an affordable boutique personal-chef service. I'm Heidi Rae Weinstein, and I personally handcraft family meals, package them in beautiful containers and deliver to a short-list of families in the Bay Area. How it works: With menu planning, shopping, and cooking, it takes me approximately...
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Alice B

816 Howe St San Mateo, CA

I love to play with the babies interacting with their toys, reading stories to them and playing outside. We enjoy going to the park or just walk around the neighborhood. With older kids, ages 5 or older, I enjoy playing baseball, basketball, etc. Children who are at school are required to do homework and once they're finished,...
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Cook Family Child Care

967 S B ST San Mateo, CA

Family oriented with emphasis on kindergarten readiness
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Highland Montessori Inc

614 Highland Ave San Mateo, CA

Highland Montessori is a small preschool centrally located in north San Mateo. Students attend from all the surrounding communities. Highland was established in 1982 by Cecilia Boland-Walsh and is licensed for twenty children. The staff at Highland Montessori believe in the Montessori philosophy that "within every child is...
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Fiesta Kiddy Corner Montessori

Dakota Avenue San Mateo, CA

We provide Infant Care, Montessori Pre-School, & Montessori Kindergarten Program. We also offer Summer Camps Program and we are an all year round school and open to most holidays.
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Daisy T

405 Rogell Ct Apt 2 San Mateo, CA

I love kids. I have a 6-year-old sister and I love spending time with her. I love doing outdoor activities, reading with her and coloring. I have been babysitting for families since 2008. I enjoy working with any age, boys or girls. :)
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Myriad Music School and Dance Academy

2250 Palm Ave San Mateo, CA

The Myriad Music School and Dance Academy in San Mateo, California offers a Summer Performing Arts Camp for children from three to eight. The camp has six rotating weekly themes that cover music, dance, art, and theater. There are two half-day sessions. The morning session is from nine to eleven thirty in the morning, while the...
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Les P'tits Copains

2327 S Norfolk St San Mateo, CA

Les Ptits Copains is a home base French immersion preschool in San Mateo. We welcome kids from 2 to 5 years old, they don't need to be potty trained. We provide a stimulated environment for children to learn while playing for emotional, mental and physical growth. Healthy meals and snacks are provided daily. Let's meet with you...
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Foundations Family Care

37 East Santa Inez Ave. San Mateo, CA

Foundations Family Care is a unique setting that offers care for children from 8 weeks to 5 years old. Our school philisophy closely follows Madga Gerber's RIE.
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Hope Lutheran Preschool

600 W 42nd Ave. San Mateo, CA

State license verified

Developmental-Play based program tailored to children 3-5 years old. Hope offers young children a setting in which to grow, to learn, and to develop cognitively, emotionally, and socially. Our amazing teachers prepare an engaging environment for learning and exploring at appropriate levels and ages.
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Papillon Preschool

1311 S. El Camino Real San Mateo, CA

Child care
Papillon Preschool is an Infant/Toddler/Pre-K school dedicated to the principles of social justice and respect for the uniqueness and diversity of each person. Our primary focus is placed on the needs of young children and their families. It is our belief that, by creating a community of neighbors, we are responding to a basic...
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Daycare centers near you in San Mateo, 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.

Daycares near you in San Mateo, 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.

Finding the right daycare center near you in San Mateo, 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.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in San Mateo, 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.

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