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Recent pre-k school reviews in Castro Valley, CA

The Wunderkind

5.0

We are so incredibly grateful to have found Wunderkind Preschool while searching for daycare for our son when he was just 1 ½ years old. From the very beginning, the teachers have been warm, caring, and attentive, creating an environment where our son has truly thrived. Now, at 4 ½ and preparing for...

- Care member

Bright Beginnings

5.0

Love this daycare, it provides a clean and nurturing environment where my child feels safe. Thomeika is a dedicated compassionate caregiver. She has a creative way of teaching the basics of education and setting a great foundation for my child's educational journey. I have peace of mind knowing that...

- Gloria F

Smart Start Child Care

5.0

This review is based on our experience with Smart Start, where our daughter has been cared for for the past three years. Putting my daughter in daycare was such a difficult decision so I had my mother in law, who has 20 years of experience in the childcare field, join me when I was trying to find...

- Sahar

Brenda O

5.0

"As a working mother, it's hard to find a place that can provide a comfortable and secure environment; however, I found that place with Nina's Kids Day Care. My son attended Nina's Kids Day Care from 2004 - 2009. While in Brenda's care, he learned everything from his ABC's, numbers, letter and...

- Jennifer L.

Lean On Me ChildCare

4.0

My son started with Lean On Me Child Care when he was 3months we kept him there till he was 5. He loved Ms. Charleen, she provided a safe and learning enviroment for our son. We felt very comfortable with her and helping to develope our sons social abilites before kindergarden. Our son was advanced...

- Janet

Pre-k schools in Castro Valley, CA

Tweety Kid Care

Tweety Kid Care

Bernard Ave, San Ramon, CA

We are a small licensed childcare that offers a nurturing, fun, safe , and resourceful environment for children to socialize, learn and grow, and aiming to get the children fully prepared to enter preschool or Kindergarten! We offer a variety of activities and we use a curriculum that is based on...

Arco Iris Childcare

Arco Iris Childcare

23730 Fairlands Rd, Hayward, CA

Arco Iris Child Care provides licensed care for infants and toddlers in a loving environment. We build important cognitive skills that will help them with early literacy and success in Kindergarten. We Inspire children to become active participants in our diverse neighborhoods and communities. Our...

Genius Kids Dougherty

Genius Kids Dougherty

6044 Dougherty Road, Dublin, CA

Accelerated academic PT- Preschool and After-school Ages K-8 program serving Dublin and San Ramon. Pick-up is available from all Dublin, San Ramon, and select Pleasanton Schools. Our award-winning program offers a unique educational experience and our goal is to develop a child who is well...

Safari Kid - Hayward

Safari Kid - Hayward

26236 Adrian Ave, Hayward, CA

Safari Kid an International chain with more than 50 locations worldwide, founded in 2005, offers research based customized Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, After School and Summer camp Programs! At Safari Kid, we believe in creating a learning environment, which facilitates in fostering a lifelong...

Oak Grove Learning

Oak Grove Learning

8115 Fontaine Street, Oakland, CA

Oak Grove is a family-owned and operated Montessori preschool in Oakland, CA opened in January 2020. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for each child in a loving, nurturing, and stimulating academic environment. Specifically, we offer an academic Montessori school curriculum...

Safari Kid Hayward 2 - Hesperian

Safari Kid Hayward 2 - Hesperian

26236 Adrian Ave., Hayward, CA

"Safari Kid an International chain with more than 50 locations worldwide, founded in 2005, offers research based customized Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, After School and Summer camp Programs! Safari Kid's early childhood education programs are customized for the learning curve of each child and...

Springfield Montessori School

Springfield Montessori School

5100 BRANNIGAN STREET, Dublin, CA

We specialize in Early Childhood Education guided by the principles of Maria Montessori. We have been in business since 1980 and a majority of our new students are word of mouth... parents telling other families about the high quality academics, tenured teachers and beautiful environment. We...

Blooming Tree Daycare

Blooming Tree Daycare

3906 Jamie Place, San Ramon, CA

Blooming Tree is designed to provide children with a home away from home while encouraging learning and development. We encourage learning while maintaining a cozy home like environment. We offer a blended learning environment. Each week we focus on a different letter, number, color and shape to...

Alice Daycare

Alice Daycare

2525 Parkside Drive, Union City, CA

Hi parents, Do you want your child in a caring, loving, learning environment? Welcome to my family based Montessori Child Care for your lovely little ones! They learn and play to develop all of the five selves: Cognitive, Creative, Social, Emotional, and Physical. Practical Life Exercises,...

Oak Knoll Young Explorers

Oak Knoll Young Explorers

3500 Oak Knoll Blvd, Oakland, CA

We're not just a daycare...We're a discovery haven for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten-aged children to learn through exploration and self-guided play. Our curriculum consists of Montessori-style practices and reggio-inspired methods and is creatively delivered through STEAM (STEM) activities....

Creative Montessori Preschool

Creative Montessori Preschool

1350 Moraga Way, Moraga, CA

We specialize in Early Childhood Education guided by the principles of Maria Montessori. Our new students are word of mouth... parents telling other families about the high quality academics, tenured teachers and beautiful environment. We accept children starting at age 2 thru age 5 and include a...

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

2574 62nd Ave, Oakland, CA

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare is a small family daycare located in Oakland, CA. It is licensed by the state of California and was established in 2016. Happy Hearts E.L.C. is open 24/5 Standard Hours are 7:00am-6:00pm Extended Care is 6:00pm-Midnight Overnight Care is...

The Wunderkind

The Wunderkind

484 Bridle Ct, San Ramon, CA

4.9

(16)

Managed by a professional and an experienced pre-school / Kindergarten teacher of one of the most prestigious schools of the Bay-Area Our mission is to impart value-based education by developing leadership qualities in a home-based environment. Child-centered curriculum with planned learning...
5.0
"Absolutely recommend The Wunderkind. It was recommended to me by a co-worker and I could not be happier with my daughters experience. It is far more than just a daycare, my daughter made very obvious strides in her learning development while here only a few days...

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Bright Beginnings Family Childcare is a small family daycare licensed by the state of California. I operate a small family home childcare which is different than a Day Care Center because the number of children that are enrolled is limited. At my daycare, I provide full-time and part-time childcare...
5.0
"I love how the childcare is decorated and operated as a preschool. She's very hands on with learning. My daughter is 3 and Ms.Clark has nearly taught her to write her name and count to 30! I feel great knowing my baby is in a learning environment while I'm away."

Thomeika C.


Smart Start Child Care

1005 Castle St, San Leandro, CA

5.0

(2)

Smart Start Child Care located at 1005 Castle Street, San Leandro, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from six-thirty AM to five-forty-five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer...
5.0
"Found this school on a whim after moving to San Leandro from Oakland. My daughter had just turned 2. The first thing I noticed was Jessie, the owner/teacher, said she wanted to meet me after 6 pm because she didn't want to take her attention away from the kids...

Maria A.


Brenda O

1140 Kentwood Ln., San Leandro, CA

5.0

(2)

My name is Brenda, but my children call me Nina. I have been providing loving childcare for over 25 years from my safe and secure San Leandro home. I enjoy working with children and helping them to grow and develop through interactive play and group outings. While in my home your child will be...
5.0
""As a working mother, it's hard to find a place that can provide a comfortable and secure environment; however, I found that place with Nina's Kids Day Care. My son attended Nina's Kids Day Care from 2004 - 2009. While in Brenda's care, he learned everything...

Jennifer L.


Lean On Me ChildCare

24752 Townsend Ave, Hayward, CA

4.0

(1)

Lean On Me Childcare / Preschool . Two Openings available!! We are currently accepting all ages ranging infants to 5yrs of ages. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to6 p.m. Lean On Me Childcare is a fully licensed day care. Conveniently located to 880 freeway/92/ between Jackson and...
4.0
"My son started with Lean On Me Child Care when he was 3months we kept him there till he was 5. He loved Ms. Charleen, she provided a safe and learning enviroment for our son. We felt very comfortable with her and helping to develope our sons social abilites before...

Janet


Children's Choice Educare

185 W Harder Rd, Hayward, CA

Children's Choice Educare in Hayward, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids from three to four years old,...

Springfield Montessori School Inc

5100 Brannigan St, Dublin, CA

Springfield Montessori School Inc is a state-licensed child care center located at 5100 Brannigan St, Dublin, CA. Their center provides academic programs for toddlers, pre-K, and kindergarten. Their center also offers extra-curricular activities such as music, before and after school care, and...

Chatham School

4359 39th Ave, Oakland, CA

The Chatham School provides childcare for infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergarten children in Oakland, California. Their facilities and curriculum provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical, and cognitive growth in which each child has opportunities to learn,...

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