Best Family Daycare in San Carlos, CA

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

When looking for a family daycare near you in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, CA?

When choosing family daycare near you in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, CA

Medina Family Daycare

5.0

If I could give 100 stars, I would. Medina Family Daycare cared for both my daughters (now age 10 and 6) with so much love and intelligence and I credit these ladies for my children's success. My 10 year old still misses their home cooked meals and just yesterday wanted to recreate one of Delma's...

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Tiny Town Daycare

5.0

Andrea has babysat both of my kids and she is the best caregiver. She is patient, and has compassion for all of the kids. The home is also a very clean environment and the family is very kind and loving. I never leave my kids with anyone other than family, but Andrea I trust 100%!

- Nila T.

Play And Learn Daycare

5.0

My daughter has attended Play and Learn daycare for the past two years (from 8 months to 2.5 years of age). I can't speak highly enough about the wonderful nature of the childcare. The home is well maintained and clean and the children have a wonderful outdoor space to place. We have loved our...

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My Little Jade Daycare

5.0

Such clean and safe place. i loved the attention they gave my son. I love how caring they are. i recommend this place.

- Maria

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...

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Family daycares in San Carlos, CA

Virginia's Home Daycare

379 ELM ST, San Carlos, CA

Virginia's Home Daycare provides quality childcare in a full-Spanish immersion learning environment. This means we only speak Spanish to the children and they quickly become native Spanish speakers regardless of the tongue spoken at home. Our teacher-student ratio is 3:8. We cook gourmet lunches...

Miss Ana

474 Emerald Ave., San Carlos, CA

As a dance teacher, I am privileged to be part of the artistic development of the student I have designed a very nice program in a daycare format , we offer a blend of activities that will prepare them for future preschool classes along with dance, music, art and much more, all enhancing the...

Little Jewels Childcare And Preschool

3012 Brittan Avenue, San Carlos, CA

Caring for children in a loving, secure and comfortable home environment since 1997. My program offers a monthly themed and emergent play based curriculum, called Experience curriculum by Bright Wheel. I also serve nutritious meals and field trips.

Paragon

1040 Drake Ct, San Carlos, CA

We are a family daycare in San Carlos. We are looking for a full-time employee who loves children with at least 1 year experience working with children. The hours are from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Monday-Friday. The pay rate is $25.00 -$28.00. Must have a good work ethic and be time to work.

Medina Family Daycare

849 Patricia Ave, San Mateo, CA

5.0

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Medina Family Daycare is run by a mother and daughter duo, Delma and Marcela. Together, we have served our community for over 16 years. Our daycare is in our home, we have a classroom set up, outside play space and many activities indoors. We believe that children learn best through play, we have...

5.0

"Our daughters spent 3 years here and we loved the experience. The teachers were warm and loving and our girls felt comfortable very quickly, even though they had no Spanish before this immersion daycare. They were super well cared for and learned a ton there, and...

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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 has babysat both of my kids and she is the best caregiver. She is patient, and has compassion for all of the kids. The home is also a very clean environment and the family is very kind and loving. I never leave my kids with anyone other than family, but...

Nila T.

Play And Learn Daycare

1425 California Drive, Burlingame, CA

5.0

(1)

A licensed childcare provider in Burlingame since 1999, Play and Learn Daycare is a small, home-based program that is now accepting applications! Having a smaller group of children allows us to devote more time to each child. A safe, warm, and loving environment is provided, while emphasizing fun,...

5.0

"My daughter has attended Play and Learn daycare for the past two years (from 8 months to 2.5 years of age). I can't speak highly enough about the wonderful nature of the childcare. The home is well maintained and clean and the children have a wonderful outdoor...

Care member

My Little Jade Daycare

815 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to "My Little Jade" where we learn by playing in a safe and secure environment. Our children explore and learn about their world through sensory learning: listening, smelling, tasting, feeling, and listening - everything in English and Spanish. Maximum care and attention is given to each...

5.0

"Such clean and safe place. i loved the attention they gave my son. I love how caring they are. i recommend this place."

Maria

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...

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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.

Belle Haven Home Daycare

310 Market Place, Menlo Park, CA

5.0

(5)

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...

5.0

"Susana and her attentive care of our son, James, now 5, was more than I could have ever hoped to find in a daycare. We first started in 2019 when James was 2 years old. I kept having this wonderful experience of being surprised at how much James was learning so we...

Kirsten S

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.

Barb's Home Day Care

468 Fourth Ave, Redwood City, CA

5.0

(3)

Barb's Home Day Care follows a fun and stimulating curriculum: circle time, arts and crafts, reading time, rhymes and rhythms, visits to local libraries and playgrounds and much more. We have a large yard for the children to play which includes a sand box. I can prepare fresh and organic food...

5.0

"We feel so blessed to have found Barb and her caring team. Our son started as a 4mo old infant and Barb was so caring and gentle with us new parents during that tough first week. She sent us pictures and updates that helped us feel confident that he was cared for...

Alex H.

Daycare Pulgarcito

2536 Hazelwood Way, East Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(3)

As A singe family daycare we teach our kinds the ABC ,to color , we sing . we accept new born . we are in roll in the Quality count of San Mateo . we have a Playground and we are bilingual .

5.0

"Great atmosphere! My kids enjoying going there! Super flexible. Super clean and spacious. Definitely recommend this daycare. Very lovable teachers!"

Jasmine C.

My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care

1630 Anamor St, Redwood City, CA

5.0

(1)

My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care is a fun and loving environment for your children to learn. We will provide your children with age appropriate games and activities that will help them develop skills. We have a beautiful schedule for each day filled with awesome activities. We have a large outdoor play...

5.0

"Reggie, Miguel, Perla, and Leonella have been absolutely incredible caregivers for over a year with our daughter, starting when our daughter was 6 months old. They are truly like her second parents. Our daughter sprints up the steps at drop off and she gets the...

Carly B.

Ms. Ruthie's Home Daycare

1167 Carlton Ave. Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA

5.0

(2)

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).

5.0

"We have our infant currently in Ruth's care. As a working mom, you understand how critical it is to have dependable, trustworthy care. My baby loves coming to care. During the day, I get updates and photos. Ruth has baby & toddler curriculum; fine motor task,...

Amy M.

ABC Richa Day Care

1432 New Bridge Ave, San Mateo, CA

4.7

(9)

Are you looking for an outstanding home day care / Preschool for your child? I am Mrs. Videh B., licensed day care provider since 2003. I have been "homeschooling" preschoolers in a home atmosphere of education, play, structure and plenty of love and attention for infants and toddlers. I provide...

5.0

"Amazing place for your little angel to be. Super interactive , full of activities, amazing meals and many more. Kids get undivided and unconditional love! My daughter felt at home and couldn't wait to go to Richa's Daycare! "

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Mi Escuelita Daycare Preschool

963 Lurline Dr, Foster City, CA

5.0

(3)

At Mi Escuelita Daycare and Preschool we help children learn in a developmentally appropriate environment. We believe the first 5 years of a child's life is the most important; therefore, they should have fun and benefit from a structured and yet flexible schedule! After all, even the experts...

5.0

"Our two daughters have been going to Mi Escualita since March of 2019 and I cannot express how grateful we are to have found Juanita and Iris! They are simply the most caring and involved daycare teachers I have encountered. My daughters love them dearly and we...

Jennifer D

Primeros Cinco

2176 Cooley Ave, Palo Alto, CA

5.0

(15)

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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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

"My son is been going to Andino's Daycare for three years now and he loves this place. Isabel, the owner, is a very nice person, very profesional and she loves kids. I like that she is always taking Child Develoment classes to learn new things about childrens. The...

Angelica A