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Jennifer's Family Child Care

5.0

Jennifer truly is an amazing person and caregiver. It's so hard for me to trust anyone with my son, and even harder for my son to accept anyone but his mommy. As soon as he sees Jennifer his face lights up! She does amazing with activities based on child's ages and development. The place is sooo...

- Lizbeth H.

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

5.0

Owner has been in the game forever - I'd trust my child here over anything.

- Care member

"ET" Kids!

5.0

My son went to ET kids for 3 years. Pam was always keeping the kids busy with fun activities and outings. We loved ET kids!

- Tina H.

Rosita's Child Care

5.0

Maria is extremely nurturing. My daughter loves going there. She is close with her like a Grandma, she is like family to us. We are very blessed to have found Maria.

- Ashley B.

Drop-in child care in Los Altos, CA

Kathleen's Daycare

1086 S. Spinger Rd., Los Altos, CA

We are a home daycare with three caregivers that provide lunch and pick-ups/drop-offs at the local schools.

St. Simon MOPS Group

1860 Grant Rd, Los Altos, CA

We are a MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) group located at St. Simon Catholic Church in Los Altos, CA. We meet the 2nd Tuesday or every month and are looking for babysitters during our meetings from 9am-11:30am. The kids that attend the MOPS meetings are ages 0-5, with an occasional older sibling when...

5.0

(5)

I am a bi-lingual (English/Spanish) small licensed in-home daycare. My program is play-based, all activities will be learning concepts through hands-on exploration. I present a fun, loving, learning and positive environment for all children. I will be providing care for 6 children total (3 infants...
5.0
"Jennifer is the best! She is caring, loving and has great patients with children."

Gaby


Building Kidz of Menlo Park

Building Kidz of Menlo Park

490 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK, CA

5.0

(1)

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
"Owner has been in the game forever - I'd trust my child here over anything. "

Care member


"ET" Kids!

"ET" Kids!

5083 Country Lane, San Jose, CA

5.0

(1)

We are passionate about family! Each family is valued and each child is valued as an individual. I have over 35 years' experience and my partner has 15. We are committed to each child's growth building trust, joy and happiness through play, cooking, academics, field trips, parks, libraries, art,...
5.0
"My son went to ET kids for 3 years. Pam was always keeping the kids busy with fun activities and outings. We loved ET kids!"

Tina H.


Butterflies Academy

Butterflies Academy

14103 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA

Butterflies Academy is a non-profit preschool in Saratoga. To learn more about our program and read our clients reviews, please visit our Facebook and Google pages: Google: https://goo.gl/mpTW34 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butterfliesacademy/ References available upon request....

BUILDING KIDZ OF MENLO PARK - OLD DASHBOARD

BUILDING KIDZ OF MENLO PARK - OLD DASHBOARD

490 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK, CA

Starting at $2200/mo

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...

EMC 2 Kids Academy

EMC 2 Kids Academy

4953 Stevens Creek BLVD, SANTA CLARA, CA

Starting at $1300/mo

Are you looking for Part Time Bilingual (Spanish / English) Child Care, Pre-K, Kindergarten, After School Care, and Supplemental program, EMC2 Kids Academy is now accepting applications for their amazing Santa Clara location! Located on Steven Creek Blvd just down the street from the new Apple HQ...

SAFARI KID

SAFARI KID

20100 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, CUPERTINO, TX

Starting at $1600/mo

Safari Kid provides more than preschool and toddler programs that encourage lifelong learning. We also offer enrichment in the form of after-school programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, including arrangements for transportation from their local school. Our summer camps combine...

SAFARI KID - SUNNYVALE

SAFARI KID - SUNNYVALE

1271 WEST EL CAMINO REAL, SUNNYVALE, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

Safari Kid provides more than preschool and toddler programs that encourage lifelong learning. We also offer enrichment in the form of after-school programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, including arrangements for transportation from their local school. Our summer camps combine...

ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL CENTER

ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL CENTER

401 HUDSON STREET, REDWOOD CITY, CA

Starting at $2250/mo

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.

Happy Hearts Childcare

Happy Hearts Childcare

1225 Vienna Dr. 251, Sunnyvale, CA

Happy Hearts Childcare is a play-based, hands-on learning facility. We love to play, learn and have fun in a small environment with lots of personal attention! Although we are a play-based daycare, your child will develop gross and fine motor skills, critical and cognitive thinking, social &...

Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

Learning Nest Montessori Preschool

2321 JANE LANE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

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...

Julie's Family Day Care

Julie's Family Day Care

1081 Candlewood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA

We love kids! We are very patient and caring, pay attention to every step during their grow and listen to every word they speak to us! We also provide organic nutritious food and fruits to keep them healthy while teaching them to learn through playing with educational toys.

Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

1352 Henderson Ave, MENLO PARK, CA

Starting at $1900/mo

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,...

Kinderhaus Childcare

Kinderhaus Childcare

1649 Eagle Drive, SUNNYVALE, CA

Starting at $2550/mo

We strive to offer a home environment in which we nurture the individuality of the growing child. The Kinderhaus home-based curriculum was created for the child to learn through play, imagination, singing, movement, arts and stories in the most natural setting. In addition, Kinderhaus offers a...

Rosita's Child Care

1768 Woodside Road, REDWOOD CITY, CA

Starting at $2000/mo

5.0

(3)

5.0
"Maria is extremely nurturing. My daughter loves going there. She is close with her like a Grandma, she is like family to us. We are very blessed to have found Maria."

Ashley B.


Playschool

150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA

Playschool located at 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and specializes in children ages eighteen months to four years old. The school offers Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Enrichment Care, Drop-In Care, and Summer Camp programs.

Barbara's Daycare

3465 Kenyon Dr, Santa Clara, CA

We provide a stimulating environment to better develop both learning & social skills. The owner has 26+ years of experience and is a Stanford graduate. She also has elementary school credentials - taught kindergarten. Our sleeping hours are customized to each child's timing. We serves...

Creative Handprints Daycare

715 Timberpine Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

Preschool curriculum Help Parents with Potty training Art and crafts Movement & Melody Language and Literacy Photographs of child play/learning Holiday celebrations Flexible Pick up/drop off times, with after hours care available In addition to English we can teach your child Russian...

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