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Q: In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Castro Valley, CA?

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Castro Valley, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Castro Valley, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

Q: What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Castro Valley, CA?

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Castro Valley, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Castro Valley, CA.

Q: How can I find a preschool near me in Castro Valley, CA?

When looking for a preschool near you in Castro Valley, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Castro Valley, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Recent preschool reviews in Castro Valley, CA

Little Primary Playhouse

5.0

Amazing! She is everything you are looking for in a child care provider loving, fun, clean, and the only person I would ever trust leaving my kids with!

- Koressa X.

Kids Konnect Preschool

5.0

I fully endorse Kids Konnect! There was something not quite right with my kid's previous school which was a montessori. From his first day, he settled right in at Kids Konnect and he's made so much progress in math - thank you Jonquil!

- Kate

Lovebugs Daycare/Preschool

5.0

Excellent teacher, humble character, and loving kind person. You can't go wrong with her, she's AMAZING!!! Always trust her 110% with my kids and they get sad when we have to leave.

- Sarah M.

Cuddlebugdaycare

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 experience for us and our kids. We...

- Care member

Lotus Montessori

5.0

I would give 10 stars if I could. I like that Lotus Montessori provides healthy, balanced, and warm meals and snacks. Children love the big sand box, play house, and slide outside. The staff are kind, friendly, and educational. I recommend you to come and see.

- Soyeon L.

Preschools in Castro Valley, CA

Little Primary Playhouse

31303 Santa Rita Way, Union City, CA

5.0

(1)

My name is Koressa and I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. I've lived in the union city area with my husband for 5 years and we have a handsome 1 year old son who we enjoy dearly. Growing up I have always known I wanted to work with children. I have been working with children of all ages in a...

5.0

"Amazing! She is everything you are looking for in a child care provider loving, fun, clean, and the only person I would ever trust leaving my kids with!"

Koressa X.

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

Lovebugs Daycare/Preschool

14684 Merced St., San Leandro, CA

5.0

(1)

My passion for developing young minds comes from over 27 years of teaching preschool and childcare experience. I provide a loving, safe, and educational environment filled with age appropriate toys and activities. Small licensed (License # 013422328) Home Daycare. "Inspiring children through...

5.0

"Excellent teacher, humble character, and loving kind person. You can't go wrong with her, she's AMAZING!!! Always trust her 110% with my kids and they get sad when we have to leave."

Sarah M.

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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Suki Day Care

523 Pomona St, San Lorenzo, CA

4.0

(1)

Suki Daycare provides care for children from 6 weeks of age and can also provide before and after school care. Convenient location near Close to Bay Fair BART and easy freeway access. Lic#013422771. Monday to Friday - 7.00 am to 5:00 pm. -Accept all the subsidized program such as...

Lotus Montessori

2120 Omega Road, San Ramon, CA

5.0

(3)

Founded in 2021, Lotus Montessori (LM) is dedicated to providing children with education for independence through a high-quality Montessori program. Our program, aimed for children who are 2-6 years, is guided by American Montessori Society (AMS) trained teachers who play a critical role in the...

5.0

"Great preschool for Montessori education. Nicely organized and maintained. Must visit to learn more and meet the great staff. Highly recommend."

Ponna R

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

"Our family has been lucky to have had Teacher Tara a part of our every day lives for the past 3 years, one year when she was lead teacher at Oakland Garden School and two years at Little Explorers. Little Explorers has been integral in helping our eldest daughter...

Lara K.

My Little Carousel

5311 Belvedere Street, OAKLAND, CA

5.0

(5)

My Little Carousel is expanding the capacity for large licence and new location, Near Maxwell Park neighborhoods Fairfax in Oakland CA 94601

5.0

"We love the care, individualized development and family environment Laura has created for child in her care. We noticed significant growth in our son during our time at my Little Carousel-even when he was diagnosed with autism she took care to work with our speech...

Care member

Sharon's Daycare

14230 Outrigger Drive, San Leandro, CA

5.0

(4)

Licensed Daycare provider for 25 years. I have had this Business in the same location for 25 yrs. I accept ages 0 to 12yrs. I love Children, this is why I have been in this Business for such a long time, I really enjoy working with Children. I transport to and from the local schools. I prepare meals...

5.0

"Sharon is awesome provider she has been taking dare of my son since he was 4 years old and has done an exceptional job. my son is high functioning autistic and loves Ms. Sharon he gets along well with other children and enjoys the environment. She provides good...

Krystal C.

Robin's Daycare

Dearborn St, Hayward, CA

4.8

(5)

I have been running a small licensed Daycare business out of my Hayward home for 26 years. I really enjoy working with children and would love to help you raise yours. My home is all set up for children. I have a separate playroom, and an enclosed backyard with climbing equipment, and plenty of...

5.0

"Robin is awesome. We consider her a part of our family. My daughter has been going there since she was 3 months old and now she is 3 years old. She has a great schedule for the kids to learn, play and socialize in a clean, safe, fun loving environment. She also...

Catherine O.

Peace Flower Montessori

2120 Omega Road, San Ramon, CA

5.0

(2)

Peace Flower Montessori is a diverse educational community built on Montessori philosophy. At Peace Flower, teachers attend to the student's individual needs so that they achieve personal and academic excellence and become lifelong learners who respect themselves, others and their environment....

5.0

"Very well planned and set up classrooms. wonderful teachers with great experience."

Tandrima B.

Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

4445 Worden Way, Oakland, CA

5.0

(1)

Come and let your child play with us. This is a Japanese and Spanish, immersion day care .We are in a very safe and quiet neighborhood. Our place is very clean and bright . We have a nice back yard which has a lot of green and fruit trees. We have 4 to 3 teachers for 10 children(max is 12) at all...

5.0

"Our son began daycare at Sakura when he was ten months old and has just passed his one year anniversary there. I cannot express how incredible this school is, and the depth of care and education the children receive with Chishiro and her assistants. Yes, the school...

Chishiro N.

Royal kids academy

30126 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA

4.6

(11)

We proudly present our brand new facility Royal Kids Academy. Welcome to Royal Kids Academy, the place where leaders of are inspired and developed. We understand how important it is to give kids the best start in their life. Little minds are open and ready to grasp maximum knowledge and we...

5.0

"Royal Kids Academy has exceeded our expectations in every way. The staff members are not only highly qualified but also genuinely passionate about what they do. It's heartwarming to see how much they invest in each child's well-being and development. We feel...

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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...

Bright Start Preschool

1210 Acacia Dr., Hayward, CA

Bright Start Preschool provides a safe, educational and fun environment for toddlers between the ages of 3-6 years old. Due to Covid-19 and keeping our health top priority I have changed the structure of Bright Start Preschool. I am looking to provide a nanny share/preschool opportunity to 2...

Little Sunflowers Academy

3160 Cuthbert Ave, OAKLAND, CA

Starting at $2400/mo

Brought to you by the 🌟 dedicated management team of Boulevard Academy, 🌻Little Sunflowers Daycare and Preschool is a sister program rooted in the same child-centered philosophy that families know and love. 🌈✨ Our curriculum nurtures curiosity with hands-on learning in 🌍 science, 📖 English, 🎨...

Building Kidz of Dublin - Performing Arts and Customized Curriculum

6351 Dublin Boulevard, DUBLIN, CA

🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and...

Glitter Kids

8941 San Ramon, Dublin, CA

Glitter Kids provide excellent Preschool (Half Day), After-School Care, Summer Camps and Tutoring services. We provide homework help, extra academic enrichment, and many exciting extra curricular activities. We also pick up kids from most schools in Dublin & San Ramon. For Summer Camps, we have a...

PRINCIPLED ACADEMY, THE

2305 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SAN LEANDRO, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

Character Education Preschool of the East Bay located near downtown San Leandro and the San Leandro BART station.

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...