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Building Kidz of Menlo Park
5.0
Owner has been in the game forever - I'd trust my child here over anything.
- Care member
Building Kidz of Palo Alto South
5.0
AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one.
- Care member
Andino's Day Care
5.0
I cannot thank Isabel enough and would absolutely recommend her daycare for anyone's baby or kids. Her daycare is actually the first-ever daycare my baby goes to. My girl needed transition time but quickly overcome it with help from Isabel and Licho. When I was searching for daycare, I knew I wanted...
- Jane S.
Gems Academy
5.0
GEMS is the BEST play based preschool EVER!!! We absolutely love the environment Miss Ambrose has created at Gems academy. Our daughter started at Gems 3 years back during the start of the pandemic and we still count our blessings every single day. She has blossomed into a confident, kind, curious,...
- Namrata L.
Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori
3.0
Ok places. Kids mix ages stay in one room. Playground too small too close to main traffic. Not sure if the air affects kid health while playing outside.
- Melisa
Preschools in Portola Valley, CA
Mountain Camp Woodside
302 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA
Mountain Camp Woodside is a traditional summer camp that offers both a Day Camp (for grades K-10th) and sleep-away Resident Camp (for grades 2nd 10th) programs and is nestled in the heart of beautiful Portola Valley, California on the 63-acre campus of the Woodside Priory School.
Mountain Camp...
Carillon Preschool
815 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA
The Carillon Preschool offers childcare for two to five year old children in Portola, California. Their facilities provide a faith-based and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual growth in which each child has opportunities to learn, grow and succeed....
Windmill School Inc
4141 Alpine Rd, Portola Valley, CA
Windmill School, Inc located in Portola Valley, CA provides a play-based and developmentally appropriate program focusing on the children's interests through emergent curriculum and open-ended exploration. The school offers a comfortable atmosphere to explore, to get messy, to feel confident, and to...
New Horizons School Age Center
200 Shawnee Pass, Portola Valley, CA
New Horizons School Age Center is a daycare facility located at 200 Shawnee Pass, Portola Valley, California. The center provides quality care services for school-age children, as well as summer camp and before and after-school programs. New Horizons School Age Center is open from 8:00 AM to 6:00...
Building Kidz of Menlo Park
490 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK, CA
5.0
(1)
We're a small high top performing preschool that is located in the park. Our preschool specializes in the Performing Arts where children learn music, dance and theater. Your preschooler will truly love our environment and curriculum. Our philosophy is to develop the whole child in all aspects of...
5.0
"Owner has been in the game forever - I'd trust my child here over anything. "
Care member
Building Kidz of Palo Alto South
569 San Antonio Rd, PALO ALTO, CA
5.0
(2)
We are thrilled to be part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing local Palo Alto families a plethora of services including toddler care, preschool, after-school for children up to 5th grade, and day and summer camp services. If you are looking for local childcare with easy...
5.0
"I am pretty happy, they are nice, flexible and accommodating!"
Megha G.
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
Gems Academy
1341 Elsona Ct., Sunnyvale, CA
5.0
(2)
At GEMS Academy we offer a very safe, nurturing, fun filled and interactive environment with lots of opportunities for children to explore and use their curiosities to learn and grow. We have lots of outdoor and indoor activities, music story times and more to enhance the child's love for learning....
5.0
"My child attended summer camp at Gems Academy. The academy is very well equipped with an outdoor play area. The summer camp program was a good blend of academics and summer fun. There was a weekly theme with art & craft and activities on the topic. Themes included...
Rashmi
Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori
4232 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
3.0
(1)
Our school is a Bilingual Montessori Preschool for age 2 years old to 6 years old, with a focus on each child s whole development: small/large motor skills, independence, focus, self-discipline, team work, socialization skills, grace/courtesy, environmental awareness, creative expression, innovative...
3.0
"Ok places. Kids mix ages stay in one room. Playground too small too close to main traffic. Not sure if the air affects kid health while playing outside."
Melisa
Building Kidz of San Carlos
1633 Laurel Street, SAN CARLOS, CA
5.0
(2)
Learning Through Life Experiences allows a child’s learning to become experimental, imaginative and sensory based. Our pedagogical approach is to learn through these real life experiences, such as emergency services, health and nutrition, etc. in an environment committed to reinforce children’s...
5.0
"This place is calming for my little one. She enjoys being with the other children in an environment where she can sing, dance, and learn. I would enroll my next child that I'm currently pregnant with."
Care member
Gems Academy Preschool And Child Care
1341 Elsona Ct, Sunnyvale, CA
5.0
(1)
Here at Gems Academy we build a strong academic foundation for children to succeed in Kindergarten, through the comfort of a home. It s a preschool program for kids ages 2 to 6 years.
Well Rounded Curriculum with age-appropriate activities that incorporate:
Fine motor skills - Eye and hand...
5.0
"My children enjoyed going here . They learnt so much and were always excited to go. Great value! So glad i found this place."
Kashmira
STRATFORD SCHOOL - PALO ALTO
870 NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, PALO ALTO, CA
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, our Palo Alto campus offers a balanced academic experience for students enrolled in preschool, elementary, and middle school. Our dedicated teachers ensure that each child enjoys a positive early learning experience in a nurturing and safe environment.
At each...
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...
Little Prodigy Preschool was established in 2009 and is highly recommended as the best preschool and daycare center by major organizations including Google, Apple, and Facebook. Our mission is "to provide quality education, to encourage children to become life-long learners, and to promote child...
ALPHA KIDS ACADEMY, LLC
201 Ravenswood Ave, MENLO PARK, CA
Alpha Kids Academy welcomes children ages 6 months to 6 years old to our Menlo Park preschool.
Our preschool center is located on Ravenswood Avenue and Middlefield Road, on the opposite side of Menlo Atherton High School. Have no doubt, your children are going to love exploring our engaging...
Jardin De Mariposas School
26790 Arastradero Rd, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA
Jardín de Mariposas School is a nature, science and art focused Spanish immersion learning center with a gorgeous setting in Los Altos Hills. We inspire children to develop their innate sense to explore and create in our science lab, extensive play space and outdoor classroom and orchard. Our...
SAN CARLOS-BELMONT AFTER SCHOOL-HEATHER SITE
2757 MELENDY, SAN CARLOS, CA
Since 1981, After School has been dedicated to providing high quality after-school care for elementary school children.
During the academic year, After School operates five (5) licensed programs, serving over 420 children every day. These are located in the San Carlos School District (4) and...
St. Joseph Mountain View
1120 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View, CA
SJMV is a TK-8 Private Catholic School with a diverse community rooted in the Catholic Faith that fosters spiritual development, high student achievement, responsibility to self, and service to others.
We are the only Catholic School in Mountain View, located down the street from St. Francis High...
Little Builders Preschool & Daycare
127 Hemlock Avenue, Redwood City, CA
Little Builders is a Spanish immersion family preschool and daycare in Redwood City since 2014. We accept 18 months - 5 years old. The first year we are limited to 6 students and enroll full time students only. We believe that immersing children in real life activities through play is highly...
Our schools’ doors opened in 1968 with the desire to experience first-hand all of the marvelous thrills and excitement that exists in a child’s world. Our founders recognized the tremendous amount of learning that takes place over the course of a child’s developmental years and endeavored to provide...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Portola Valley, CA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Portola Valley, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Portola 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 Portola Valley, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Portola Valley, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Portola 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 Portola Valley, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Portola Valley, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Portola 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 Portola Valley, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.