Best Pre-K Schools, Programs in Castro Valley, CA

Q: What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Castro Valley, CA?

Pre-k programs in Castro Valley, 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!

Q: What questions should I ask when researching a pre-k near me in Castro Valley, CA?

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Castro Valley, 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.

Q: What will my child do at pre-k near me in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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!

Q: What else do I need to know about pre-k near me in Castro Valley, CA?

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Castro Valley, 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.

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Kids Konnect Preschool

5.0

Our son has been with Kids Konnect since he was 5 months old. Since the moment we toured Kids Konnect we knew it was the perfect place for us. The teachers are so gentle, kind & welcoming. They are helpful, approachable and supportive. They are always excited to see the kids at drop off and love...

- Brianna

Genius Kids Dougherty

5.0

The childcare facility, under the excellent leadership of Director Miss V., offers a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and cared for. Miss V and the teachers/staff are so attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in the well-being of each and every kids. They have...

- Care member

Kids N Art

5.0

Ms. Debra is amazing!! She's warm, gentle, loving, compassionate. Her program was perfect for stay-at-home parents or parents who work 1/2 day. Ms. Debra is great at doing arts n' crafts with the kids (always coordinated with seasons and holidays too). I loved how my kids had a chance to do messy...

- Angie K.

E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool

5.0

I'm more than happy to give this daycare a five star review. The love, respect, and care that is given to both the children and parent is outstanding. My child is always happy upon our arrival and departure. To my surprise my daughter can tell when she has arrived at daycare. Mrs. Cynthia greet my...

- Glenda B

Kelly's Kids Daycare

5.0

My daughter has been going to Kelly's day care for 2.5 months and she likes it there. My daughter flourishes in her speaking and becomes more independent under Kelly and her team's care and nurture. Kelly also organized a very fun Halloween event for the kids. I can see that our daughter loves it...

- Yuly O.

Pre-k schools in Castro Valley, CA

The Nest

1st., Castro Valley, CA

Hello there potential parents/caregivers! Nurturing environment centered upon kindergarten ready program that's home based. The best of both worlds.1:5 teacher to student ratio with social experience. 7-8 am early drop off available.* Thanks for checking in.

Sunshine Little Learning Center

20375 Wisteria St, Castro Valley, CA

Sunshine Little in Castro Valley, 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 up to 55 children from infants to kindergarten.

Bee Best Learning LLC

20394 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley, CA

The Bee Best Learning Center in Castro Valley, California offers after school academic enrichment programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade. Their after school programs include homework help, Mandarin Chinese, and additional math and English practice. Students may attend 5 days, 4...

Adventure Time Vannoy

5100 Vannoy Ave, Castro Valley, CA

Adventure Time located in Castro Valley, CA is a before and after school day care program located on elementary school campuses for children from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. The center activities from arts, crafts, sports, games, drama, music, cooking, and help with homework as well as high quality...

Redwood Forest Preschool Inc

19200 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA

Established in 1985, Redwood Forest Preschool Inc is a Christian preschool that provides educational services for children ages eighteen months up to kindergarten age. It gives sensory and hands-on activities to the children to develop a love for learning. Also, it aims to enhance social, academic,...

Princess And The Pea Child Care

2328 Bentley Ct, Castro Valley, CA

Are you looking for high quality infant care in a loving home? Would you like your baby to be socialized at a young age? Do you hope for more than a babysitter while you are at work? My top priority is to provide a safe and nurturing place for your children to spend their days when you can't be...

Kids Konnect Preschool

1600 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA

5.0

(3)

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 San Leandro. 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

"We were one of the first to join Kids Konnect when they opened up in San Leandro. We're so glad they did! Teachers are lovely and my kid now loves going to preschool!"

Emma

Genius Kids Dougherty

6044 Doughterty Road, DUBLIN, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(1)

Hello Parents, Our Learning-Based Preschool Program provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds thrive. Through hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and play-based learning, we foster curiosity, creativity, and foundational academic skills. Our experienced teachers focus...

5.0

"The childcare facility, under the excellent leadership of Director Miss V., offers a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and cared for. Miss V and the teachers/staff are so attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in the well-being of...

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Kids N Art

2511 Kilpatrick Ct, San Ramon, CA

5.0

(2)

Kids N' Art is a home preschool program. Kids N' Art is a play based program with an emphasis on art, creativity, socialization, music and movement, science, and kindergarten readiness. Weekly Themes, Letters, numbers, and all learning experiences are done through crafts, arts, stories and play....

5.0

"My 3 year old son has been attending Kids N Art preschool for 1.5 years now, and it has been such a positive experience for him! It was his first time being away from family, and Ms. Debra made him (and me) feel totally comfortable during the transition. When you...

Katie

E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool

1220 103rd Ave, Oakland, CA

5.0

(5)

E.B. Rock Family Daycare and Preschool - our responsibility is to work in partnership with parents to provide a safe, affordable, and high quality in a nurturing environment. In doing so we support families and special needs of the child. Our goal is to strengthen the bridge between your work and...

5.0

"I'm more than happy to give this daycare a five star review. The love, respect, and care that is given to both the children and parent is outstanding. My child is always happy upon our arrival and departure. To my surprise my daughter can tell when she has arrived...

Glenda B

Kelly's Kids Daycare

6999 Allegheny Drive, Dublin, CA

5.0

(20)

Hi. I'm Kelly. I am a daycare provider and have 19 years experience. I am California State licensed and CPR/First Aid certified. I care for children infant to school age. I have readied 100+ kids for Kindergarten with my in-home preschool curriculum. I love to see kids grow and learn. Your child...

5.0

"We feel so lucky to have found Ms. Kelly! When I had to go back to the office, I contacted her. Ms. Kelly is clear and direct in her communication, which I very much appreciated. We arranged an at-home visit before my four-year old daughter started her program. My...

Roxann S.

Kids Konnect Preschool

8800 Fontaine Street, Oakland, CA

5.0

(3)

Kids Konnect offers fantastic childcare in Oakland for children aged 2-6. We have two other awesome preschools in the Bay Area: Pacifica and San Mateo. Our emergent play-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten, and preschool children is highly rated by our parents and allows us to ensure every child...

5.0

"In my opinion, this is the best preschool in the area by a long shot. The teachers here progress the children so fast and work with parents. My kid loves the slide and growing fruit and veggies!"

John

Wishing Well Daycare

474 Elmhurst Street, Hayward, CA

5.0

(4)

-We are fully licensed family child Day and Night care home -Services provided 24 hours, day 7 days a week! -Women owned & operated. -First Aid and CPR Certified. -We provide healthy nutritious meals, snacks, and USDA Approved Homemade meals provided! -All caregivers and volunteers undergo...

5.0

"I love this daycare.. best daycare ever!! I been taking my daughter Alazay for a year now and its been great . She loves it at daycare and always wants me to drop her off. Daycare Lady is so sweet and caring. I have a crazy schedule and she always works with me ,...

JENNIFER R

SHOOTING STARS PRESCHOOL

7156 REGIONAL ST, DUBLIN, CA

Starting at $1800/mo

5.0

(3)

Shooting Stars preschool's program has been designed keeping the individual child’s academic success in mind. We believe that every child deserves a right to succeed in school, not just in Kindergarten but all the way to college and beyond. The foundation for that academic success can be laid only...

5.0

"My son has attended Shooting Stars for two years now, and the way the teachers here have helped him grow and blossom is immeasurable. So very shy in the beginning, he has grown to learn and play with older kids, his peers, and younger kids, with the support of...

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Adventure Montessori Academy, LLC

4101 Pleiades Place, Union City, CA

5.0

(1)

Preschool and Kindergarten in Union City, California, providing Early Childhood Education since over 30 years! New owners took over this school this year and they are doing everything to ensure all the great things that brought the school to this stage, are retained, while anything that can be...

5.0

"Adventure Montessori is clean, well maintained and has a great staff. We are happy with our child's progress on learning new things, improved writing and drawing skills. The staff takes good care of the children and provides clear updates on the daily progress. We...

Srikanth

Cuddlebugdaycare

6908 Doreen Ct, Dublin, CA

5.0

(1)

Loving home based Christian family Daycare has openings for 1 infant(3 mon to 1 year) and one full time toddler,(1-4 years). I am a licensed daycare provider who has been providing loving daycare since 1993. I have a Masters in Marriage Family Child Therapy. I provide preschool activities,...

5.0

"Cuddlebug has been the catalyst for our children being more academically advanced and prepared for preschool and now going into kindergarten. We have had all 3 of our kids here our friends have enrolled their kids and it’s been a truly rewarding and comforting...

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Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave, Oakland, CA

5.0

(2)

Warm greetings, Little Explorers Preschool focus is to provide a stimulating, diverse, safe, nurturing environment that builds lifelong skills that encourages each child to ask questions to set children up for success in kindergarten and beyond for all children ages 1 to 6 years of age. Little...

5.0

"We have worked with Teacher Tara since about 2018, when she was the lead teacher in the 4-5 year old classroom at Oakland Garden School. Since then, our girls have attended her Little Explorers preschool throughout the pandemic, and although we changed schools...

Joel F.

7230 - La Petite Academy on Market Place

1001 Market Place, SAN RAMON, CA

We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized...

Genius Kids Dublin Eclipse

5286 Iron Horse Parkway, Dublin, CA

Hello, We are your neighborhood Genius Kids Dublin Eclipse. We offer morning preschool and pre-kindergarten, afternoon pre-kindergarten, as well as after school care for Kindergarten through sixth grade. We also offer the option for transportation from school to our site. We are conveniently located...

St.James Christian Schools

993 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA

Our program here at Saint James Christian Pre-School is to be a ministry to young children and their families based on the belief that each child is a unique gift. We are committed to fostering the continuous growth and development of each child, while respecting his/her right to be different. This...