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St. Matthias Preschool
5.0
St Matthias preschool facilities are beautiful - an enormous outdoor play area set among redwood trees, a special kid-size dining room, beautiful large, bright, organized classrooms - and lots of easy access parking! A true gem nestled in Emerald Hills. Our daughter has struggled with attention...
- Elizabeth F.
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.
Kids Konnect Preschool
5.0
My son has been at Kids Konnect Redwood City for the past 15 months. We weren't sure how the transition would go with him being home during the initial COVID shutdowns, but he has thrived. I appreciate how play based it is. He went from refusing to color/ do most fine motor activities with me at...
- Katie
Belle Haven Home Daycare
5.0
Susana is an amazing teacher and caregiver. Our family couldn’t be more happy and lucky to have found her. Our daughter has learned so much in the past year, she’s learned her letters and by association as well, numbers, months of the year, days of the week, and tons of wonderful songs. She loves...
- Care member
Safari Kid San Mateo
5.0
My son has been going since he was 18 months and he is super happy with the daycare and looks forward to going in every day. He learns a lot and has fun at the same time!
- Danielle B.
Pre-k schools in Atherton, CA
Menlo Atherton Bilingual School
999 Ringwood Ave, Atherton, CA
Menlo Atherton Bilingual School is a licensed family daycare center which operates first and foremost as an English/Mandarin language immersion school. We believe that the preschool years are a formative period in the social, linguistic, and academic development of children. Our goal is that our...
St. Matthias Preschool
533 Canyon Road, Redwood City, CA
5.0
(1)
St. Matthias Preschool and Pre-K Program has been serving families since 1977.
The preschool open to children, 2 1/2 - 5 years old, offers families an affordable year round full day program with hours 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Nurturing play base curriculum that includes music, creative hands on...
5.0
"St Matthias preschool facilities are beautiful - an enormous outdoor play area set among redwood trees, a special kid-size dining room, beautiful large, bright, organized classrooms - and lots of easy access parking! A true gem nestled in Emerald Hills. Our...
Elizabeth F.
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
"I highly recommend Michelle's family day care. My daughter was with Michelle since she was 7 months old. My son who is 8 years now, went to Michelle too. We love Michelle, she is very caring, always cheerful, very trustworthy and great with kids. The helper...
Rima K.
Kids Konnect Preschool
1968 Old County Rd, Redwood City, CA
5.0
(2)
We offer children age 4 months to 5 years a stimulating environment to learn and develop through a play-based curriculum at our infant center and preschool in Redwood City!
We're open every weekday from 7am - 6pm and with various tuition options, we will be able to help build a care plan ensuring...
5.0
"The staff at Kids Konnect are super professional and pleasant to deal with. My kid loves it and is clearly well stimulated every day. Definitely recommend to other parents in the local area."
Judy
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
5.0
(3)
At Safari Kid, we believe childhood should be celebrated! Our proprietary preschool curriculum takes inspiration from a mix of both traditional methods (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf) and reflects current brain research on early childhood development. This has resulted in a focus on the whole...
5.0
"My son has been going since he was 18 months and he is super happy with the daycare and looks forward to going in every day. He learns a lot and has fun at the same time!"
Danielle B.
Sequoia Children's Center
1234 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA
4.3
(6)
We are a fully accredited and licensed Children's Center offering care and early education for ages 6 months to 5 years. Programs offered: infant and wobblers, young toddlers, preschool for 2s, preschool for 3s, preschool for young 4s, and Pre-Kindergarten for children who are 4 by Dec. 1. We employ...
5.0
"Both our children have attended here for the past year and it's just wonderful! Our kids are so excited to go to school every day, the teachers are fantastic and really care about the kids, and the administration really puts the families first. I highly recommend...
Mercedes K.
Kids Konnect Preschool and Daycare
2145 Bunker Hill Dr, San Mateo, CA
3.7
(3)
Kids Konnect offers fantastic childcare in San Mateo for children aged 2-6. After opening two successful preschools in Pacifica and Oakland we're saying hello to San Mateo!
Our emergent play-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten, and preschool children is highly rated by our parents and allows us...
5.0
"Fantastic environment for kids and really impressive staff. Highly recommend!"
Catherine B
5.0
(4)
At Safari Kid, we believe childhood should be celebrated! Our proprietary preschool curriculum takes inspiration from a mix of both traditional methods (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf) and reflects current brain research on early childhood development. This has resulted in a focus on the whole...
5.0
"They are really, really good with everything: communications, taking care of my son, and all the kids, updates are excellent!"
Angelica S.
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
Imagina Menlo
1916 MENALTO AVE, Menlo Park, CA
5.0
(6)
We learn in Spanish!!!
Research shows that early childhood offers a unique opportunity to learn languages, as well as providing a critical basis for all future development and learning. Furthermore, immersion in a second language supports children to excel in linguistic, academic, social and...
5.0
"Our daughter has been at Imagina Menlo since she was four months old (now 2.5 years). We have loved their individualized support, the warm and loving personalities of the caregivers, and their play based approach. She runs around all day with friends, makes art,...
Sarah
Redwood Parents Nursery School
3997 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City, CA
5.0
(1)
For over 60 years, Redwood Parents Nursery School (RPNS), a parent-participation nursery school nestled in the Emerald Hills of Redwood City has offered classes for:
*Toddlers: 1 day/week,
13 months - 23 months ,
Wed OR Fri AM - 9:15-11:15.
*Twos: 2 days/week,
24 months - 35 months,
Tues AND...
5.0
"Best preschool EVER for those looking for a parent-participation, play-based preschool. You cannot beat the teaching staff here and the wonderful relationships you will build with the families in its membership. Every day is a magical experience for the children...
Margie L.
Green Apple Preschool
7040 Fountaine Ave, Newark, CA
Welcome to our Green Apple an educational , Licensed home based daycare/ preschool in a very safe and quiet neighborhood., located on 7040 Fountaine and Haley Thornton right next to 880. I have a very vast experience in teaching the young kids ( 12 months -5 years) Why GreenApple :
*focused on each...
Building Kidz of Palo Alto
415 Lambert Avenue, PALO ALTO, CA
Building Kidz of Palo Alto @ 415 Lambert Ave offers preschool, infant, toddler and per-kindergarten programs. Our 11,000 sq. ft Eco-friendly facility with an indoor and outdoor playground is conveniently located near the intersection of Oregon Expressway and El Camino Real. We are one of the highest...
Building Kidz Of San Mateo - OLD DASHBOARD
39 East 39th Avenue, SAN MATEO, CA
We are part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing San Mateo preschool and childcare services. Located at 39 E 39th Ave. close to Pacific Blvd. and conveniently close to I-101.
Our mission is to deliver a world-class preschool experience resulting in children that love...
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...
Shaunna Solorzano
2421 Carlmont Drive 23, Belmont, CA
I am a stay at home mother of two, a two year old and an infant so I am able to care for an additional child in my home. I have previously cared for two other toddlers in my home but one moved and the other went to pre-school. I have also done pick-up and transport for school age children but I no...
Safari Kid Menlo Park
107 Clover Lane. Near Willows Market, Menlo Park, CA
Our well balanced curriculum, fosters children's development in the following ares: physical play, social emotional development, literacy, language, STREAM, critical thinking, art, music and movement, public speaking, kindergarten preparedness and hands on exploration.
Learn about our unique and...
Project Imagine Academy
210 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA
A branch of Little's Athletics & Education, we are a home-based young 5 prekindergarten and preschool program for children on the Bay Area Peninsula. We provide high-quality instruction that is built on positive relationships, children's interests, passions, and imagination. Our vision is to create...
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...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Atherton, CA
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Atherton, CA?
Pre-k programs in Atherton, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!
What questions should I ask when researching a pre-k near me in Atherton, CA?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Atherton, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.
What will my child do at pre-k near me in Atherton, CA?
Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Atherton, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!
What else do I need to know about pre-k near me in Atherton, CA?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Atherton, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.