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Imagina Menlo
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, eats healthy snacks and lunch that...
- Sarah
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
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.
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
Safari Kid Redwood City
5.0
We have been with Safari Kids for 2 years now and have had nothing but a wonderful experience! The teachers are all very kind and supportive of every child and their specific needs. Within one month of being there, my daughter knew her ABC’s and how to count to 10 in Spanish. The curriculum has been...
- Lauren M.
Pre-k schools in Menlo Park, CA
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 son has been attending Imagina for 3 years. He looks forward to every day! Maria and Oscar have a wonderful preschool with nurturing environment and lots of creative activities for the children. I have been very happy with our son's language development and his...
Veronika
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
"Finding Belle Haven Home day care and Susana has been truly a blessing. My son has been going there since he was 2. He is shy. He loved Susana's daycare right from day 1. It was just second home for him. He couldn't wait to go to her every day for 3 years he was...
Ami P.
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...
Whole Kid School is a year-round play and academic based program for infants- Pre-K. We promote developmentally appropriate activities supportive of cognitive, fine and gross motor development. We also have an emphasis on social-emotional development. Our school is unique because of our small and...
Trinity Pre-School At Parish Hall
330 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park, CA
Trinity Pre-School At Parish Hall is a co-ed episcopal school with programs for preschool and prekindergarten up to 5th grade. Located in Menlo Park, California, the school offers a meticulous child-centered academic program and promotes love of learning.The school's operating hours is 8:00 A.M. to...
Applebee Preschool
107 Clover Ln, Menlo Park, CA
Applebee Preschool located at 107 Clover Lane, Menlo Park, California, offers childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open...
Footsteps Pre-School
490 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA
Footsteps Preschool is a licensed childcare and early education provider located at 490 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California. It provides a safe and nurturing environment, as well as programs that focus on the individual needs of children for their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual...
Mini & Menlo Madness Summer Camp
701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, CA
Mini and Menlo Madness Summer Camp located at 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers summer care camp for toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. The camp is open from nine AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays.
Pie Pequeno Day Care Inc.
518 7th Ave, Menlo Park, CA
Pie Pequeno Day Care offers a fun, loving and home-like environment for children from 4 months through school-age. The center provides a positive development program and Spanish immersion that help in preparing children for kindergarten and regular school. The school's services are available...
University Heights Montessori Childrens Center
2066 Avy Avenue, Menlo Park, CA
University Heights Montessori Children's Center located at 2066 Avy Avenue, Menlo Park, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven-forty-five AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and...
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.
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
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
"We have been with Safari Kids for 2 years now and have had nothing but a wonderful experience! The teachers are all very kind and supportive of every child and their specific needs. Within one month of being there, my daughter knew her ABC’s and how to count to 10...
Lauren M.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Menlo Park, CA
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Menlo Park, CA?
Pre-k programs in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, CA?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, CA?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Menlo Park, 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.
Ratings for Menlo Park, CA pre-k schools listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Pre-K Schools in Menlo Park, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools.