Best Family Daycare in Atherton, CA

Q: What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Atherton, CA?

When looking for a family daycare near you in Atherton, CA, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

Q: How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Atherton, CA is right for my family?

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Atherton, CA, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

Q: What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Atherton, CA?

When choosing family daycare near you in Atherton, CA, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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Recent family daycare reviews in Atherton, CA

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.

Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare

5.0

It seems like any parent I talk to that sends their child to daycare has "that one thing..." that they just don't like about where their kid goes... Well, lucky for us, there isn't one thing we don't LOVE about Michelle's daycare. Michelle and her co-teachers, Carolina and Paz, are just absolutely...

- Mega B.

HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

5.0

My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it! Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional. Whenever I visit the classrooms, the teachers are always honest with the children and communicate with them, which I feel is wonderful. I feel with the feedback at home that my son...

- Care member

Norma's Little Hands Daycare

5.0

Norma was our full-time nanny, caring for our twin boys for over 2 years, until they started elementary school this fall. Norma has our highest recommendation - she's a warm and loving caregiver and our boys adore her. We're always impressed with how she keeps up with our energetic twin boys and...

- Dev Y.

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.

Family daycares in Atherton, CA

Happy Feet Daycare

41 Snowden Avenue, Atherton, CA

5.0

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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

"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.

Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare

Kent Street, San Mateo, CA

5.0

(3)

Michelle's Family Daycare started off in 2001 as a Daycare home that, over the years, has grown into a preschool program in which children develop social skills, bilingual skills, leadership skills and prepares your child for kindergarten. With a 4 child : 1 provider ratio, we create a caring and...

5.0

"My son has been attending Michelle's daycare for over a year and he loves it. Michelle and the other teachers treat all the kids like their own. It's truly like visiting grandma's house. Michelle's daycare provides a wide array of toys, activities for the kids to...

Irina L.

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 Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it! Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional. Whenever I visit the classrooms, the teachers are always honest with the children and communicate with them, which I feel is wonderful. I feel...

Care member

Norma's Little Hands Daycare

44 Lodato Ave. Apt. 204, San Mateo, CA

5.0

(2)

Child care provider for infant and toddlers. I will be using music, singing and dancing to make the experience of the kids fun and artistic, lots of arts and crafts all in Spanish and English and in a caring and loving manner. It is my goal to make the kid's experience very safe, loving and fun at...

5.0

"We haven't attended the daycare but employed Norma as a part-time nanny several years ago for our newborn daughter. Norma's ease with children, endless energy and loving nature made me feel instantly comfortable as a parent. I know she will shine as the leader of a...

Robin E.

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

A Home Away From Home Family Daycare

1075 Space Park Way 181, Mountain View, CA

5.0

(2)

Specializing in newborn to 5 years old. AP friendly, experience with cloth diapers and baby led weaning. Convenient location in Mountain View off of Shoreline Boulevard and 101 freeway. My name is Christine and I am a mother to 2 boys, 14 years and 2 years. We live in Mountain View with my husband...

5.0

"My LO started with Christine at just 8 weeks old. It was hard to trust a stranger with my baby, but what I really appreciated about Christine is how honest she is: she didn't sugar coat his experience, but let me know exactly how things were going. Definitely felt...

Natalie Z.

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 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...

Julie M.

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 San Antonio Rd, PALO ALTO, CA

5.0

(2)

We are thrilled to be part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing local Palo Alto families a plethora of services including toddler care, preschool, after-school for children up to 5th grade, and day and summer camp services. If you are looking for local childcare with easy...

5.0

"AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one. "

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Avid Kids Circle

1097 Rockport Ave, Redwood City, CA

5.0

(5)

Avid Kids Circle is an independent experiential multi-sensory preschool and after-school program where kids will explore, create, engage and learn with their mind, body and bountiful spirit. Please visit our website for details. We look forward to hearing from you!

5.0

"This daycare is the absolute best we have ever seen! Our younger son was there 2y-5y and it felt like this was his second home (if not the first). He would be among the first kids to come in every morning and would help the teacher prepare food for the day - now he...

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Jennifer's Family Child Care

1951 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA

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

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.

Abc Panda Child Care

1762 Lake Street, San Mateo, CA

5.0

(3)

We are proud to introduce our childcare center, were we prioritize the well-being and development of your children. Our dedicated staff cares for each child with the same love and attention as if they were their own. We believe in fostering a nurturing environment that encourages learning through...

5.0

"My family and I would highly recommend Karla. She is sweet and very loving; as well as she helped to set a good learning foundation for our son who is now almost 3 years old. He still remembers his friend "Ar-La" and misses his activity time with friends. As new...

Fernanda M

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

Smart Kidz

8242 Juniper Ave, Newark, CA

5.0

(1)

- Fun, Giggle, Safe, Creative, Learn, Clearn - Competitive Prices, Flexible Hours (Full/ Part Time) - Well-trained Educated Teachers - Speak English, Burmese, Chinese Languages - 0-14 years old age - Extended Care Available - Sibling 10% Discount - Homework Help

5.0

"This is not only a daycare but also educational. Because my son 3 years old is going there for preschool and is improving lot more in learning activities, words, numbers and colors etc. He learned to speak very faster than I expected and showing what the respect...

Wendy C.

Primeros Cinco

2176 Cooley Ave, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(14)

We take child care very seriously. We are a safe, clean and loving place. I can write many paragraphs but I think it is better that you read my references. They are wonderful families that have allowed us to be present in the history of their children's lives. The first 5 years are fundamental,...

5.0

"We have been entrusting Isabel and her team with the care of our 2.5yo since she was just 4-month-old and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Our daughter attends the daycare five times a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and she absolutely loves it. Isabel...

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Victoria's Childcare

5868 St. Matthew Drive, Newark, CA

Welcome your family into my heart and my home. What i offer to you and your child is much more than just childcare. I offer an extended family, a support system that nurtures all of us. It is often difficult for working parents to balance all the commitments and responsibilities in their lives. I...

Belle Haven Home Daycare

310 Market Place, Menlo Park, CA

Belle Haven home daycare is open since 2019 in East Menlo park. More than 15 years of experience serving children ages 18 months trough 4.9. Before serving families in my home, I worked in a Montessori Center for 10 years, studied 31 Early Childcare Education units and got a Credential training in...

Lola And Friends Childcare Services

1756 Plaza Ct, Mountain View, CA

Hello and Welcome! We started Lola and Friends Childcare Services (L.A.F.) as a way to provide the same kind of warm and loving support we received from this community back when our daughter was much younger and we were new residents in Mountain View. We truly believe in the African proverb that...

Playful Tots Learning Center

360 B St, Redwood City, CA

At Playful Tots, we strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, ages 2 years through 5 years. Our Learning Center is divided into two classes - the Caterpillar Class, for children ages 2-3 yrs, and the Butterfly Class, for children, ages 3.5-5 yrs. Our curriculum is both...

Ms. Ruthie's Home Daycare

1167 Carlton Ave. Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA

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).