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Recent family child care reviews in Palo Alto, CA

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.

Bambi Daycare

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.

LITTLE TROOPERS

5.0

Little Troopers Daycare is an exceptional place. My little one has been there for a year and absolutely loves it. Ana the owner is truly one of the best care providers who loves the children as if they are her own. She goes above and beyond to keep the kids busy, entertained and educated every day....

- Kasie

Kinderhaus Childcare

5.0

I would happily give Kinderhaus a 5. I have 3 children, (a daughter and twin boys) which all attended Kinderhaus from 2014 until 2019 starting from the age of 1 year old. Kinderhaus supported a very play based development where my kids strived and learned a lot during that time. The kids still can...

- Stephanie N.

Happy Feet Daycare

5.0

Happy Feet is a wonderful place! Our daughter loves it and we're so blessed to have her there! Totally recommend to anyone looking for quality care for their little one(s).

- Dorian D.

Family child care in Palo Alto, CA

Lycomm USA

855 Bruce Dr, Palo Alto, CA

LYCOMM USA is a child care establishment that allows children to participate, run, and play in different games while investigating and exploring. This child care facility features an exciting atmosphere for learning while nurturing the kids' emotional, educational, social, and physical growth. Their...

Abundant Love Child Care

927 Runnymede St, Palo Alto, CA

Located in Palo Alto, California, Abundant Love Child Care partners with parents to provide children with the best early care and education possible. It offers a safe environment that promotes exploration. It utilizes age and developmentally appropriate materials in educating young kids. The center...

Hoover Kids' Club (HKC)

445 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto Community Child Care is a non-profit organization that provides child care services and educational programs to children. It has infant and toddler centers, preschool centers, after-school kids' club that are situated in different locations. Additionally, PACCC offers summer fun camps to...

Besse Bolton Kids' Club (BBKC)

500 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA

BBKC in Palo Alto, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children for preschool.

OFJCC Preschool

3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA

OFJCC Preschool is a child care center that uses structured activities to effectively engage their students' desire to learn. Their center at 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA hosts trained providers that effectively guide children in discovering and exploring their various interests.

Stratford School

870 N. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Stratford School is a daycare facility located at 870 N. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA that emphasizes a developmentally-appropriate curriculum to eliminate learning struggles. Their child care center adopts various teaching strategies that enable analytical and critical thinking development...

Sora International Preschool of Palo Alto

701 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA

Sora International Preschool of Palo Alto is a child care center that maintains a positive and understanding learning environment that helps in improving literacy and numeracy among their little students. Their facility at 701 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA is driven to shower their students as much...

Noah's ARC

2490 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Noah's ARC is a child care facility established in 1983 and located at 2490 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, California. The facility provides quality childcare and educational activities that help children reach their fullest potential. It offers a rich, stimulating and nurturing atmosphere suitable...

The Children's Pre-School Center

4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

The Children's Pre-School Center childcare facility located in Palo Alto, CA, which offers child care and early education to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Their child development curriculum emphasizes learning using play and exploration, as well as tolerance, through interaction with a...

The Learning Center

459 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA

The Learning Center is a child care center that believes children's learning is enhanced through play. Their center, located at 459 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA, uses this strategy in aiding their young pupils to adequately develop both their analytic and critical thinking skills.

Barron Park Preschool

3650 La Donna Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Barron Park Preschool is a state-licensed child care and early learning center that offers play-based educational programs geared towards young children. Located in Palo Alto, California, the company admits preschoolers between the ages of two to five years old. The company’s mission is to enhance...

The Children's School of Art and Science

4175 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

The Children's School of Art and Science is a child care center that is passionate in keeping their learning environment warm, clean, secure, and comfortable for their little learners. Their facility located at 4175 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto, CA operates all year round except on Sundays and public...

Jardin De Mariposas Preschool

258 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA

Jardin De Mariposas Preschool is a licensed child care facility in Palo Alto, California that offers early learning programs geared towards preschool children. The company admits kids between the ages of two to five years old. The company’s programs focus mainly on children’s language and social...

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


Bambi Daycare

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.


LITTLE TROOPERS

LITTLE TROOPERS

1032 INVERNESS DRIVE, SAN CARLOS, CA

Starting at $2300/mo

5.0

(2)

Little Troopers is your home away from home. Since 2009 at Little Troopers Child Care, we have committed to spirited learning, growth, development, and fun. We devote ourselves to providing an environment filled with love, understanding, good humor, adventure, and a diversity of learning activities....
5.0
"All of the teachers are bilingual which I find wonderful and I've been really happy my son is exposed to that. They go above and beyond for birthday and holiday celebrations, and respect and celebrate diverse cultural occasions/events as well. They make the kids...

Lily


Kinderhaus Childcare

Kinderhaus Childcare

1649 Eagle Drive, SUNNYVALE, CA

Starting at $2550/mo

5.0

(5)

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...
5.0
"I’ve known the owner of Kinderhaus for a number of years. She is warm and considerate person who takes her job very seriously. I would recommend her to take care of your children."

Care member


Happy Feet Daycare

Happy Feet Daycare

41 Snowden Avenue, Atherton, CA

5.0

(2)

At Happy Feet Daycare, we offer Spanish bilingual instruction during the entire day. Head teacher has over 20 years of experience working with children and their families, and have a great parent referral list available upon request.
5.0
"Just the BEST family daycare in town!"

Myra C.


Gems Academy

Gems Academy

1341 Elsona Ct., Sunnyvale, CA

5.0

(2)

At GEMS Academy we offer a very safe, nurturing, fun filled and interactive environment with lots of opportunities for children to explore and use their curiosities to learn and grow. We have lots of outdoor and indoor activities, music story times and more to enhance the child's love for learning....
5.0
"GEMS is the BEST play based preschool EVER!!! We absolutely love the environment Miss Ambrose has created at Gems academy. Our daughter started at Gems 3 years back during the start of the pandemic and we still count our blessings every single day. She has...

Namrata L.


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

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.


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Ratings for Palo Alto, CA family child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Family Child Care in Palo Alto, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed family child care.