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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.

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.

Gems Academy

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 blossomed into a confident, kind, curious,...

- Namrata L.

Michaela's Family Daycare

5.0

Michaela is such a lifesaver for our family! We were very nervous about starting daycare (our child was born early in the pandemic), but we were immediately at ease after he started at Michaela's. We love that she does so many fun sensory activities with the children and the amount of outdoor...

- Julie M.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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.

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 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...

Lizbeth H.


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
"My daughter goes to Bambi Daycare. I looked at a few family daycares before deciding to bring my daughter here. I made the right choice, my daughter loves it. Maria is so good with her. She does so many activities with my daughter like art,cooking,reading,music and...

Alma C.


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.


Michaela's Family Daycare

Michaela's Family Daycare

1240 Kedith St, Belmont, CA

5.0

(2)

I want to provide quality childcare in a safe, and loving environment. I have over 15 years experience in early childhood education with a BA in child development from SF State. I look forward to bringing my knowledge to new children.
5.0
"Michaela is wonderful! My rambunctious toddler loved all of the outdoor play and hands-on activities Michaela provided. Her gentle style served as a great model for me as a parent to instill at home. She also helped us through potty-training! I am forever grateful...

Jenna N.


The Little Spanish Rabbit

The Little Spanish Rabbit

1133 Stoneylake Ct., Sunnyvale, CA

5.0

(1)

The little Spanish Rabbit Family Owned childcare program that is safe and nurturing *CPR/First Aid Certified Staff *Licensed by the State of California *High Qualified and Experienced Staff *Fresh home cooked meals *Warm and Caring Atmosphere *Clean and Safe environment *Bilingual...

Andino's Day Care

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
"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...

Jane S.


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