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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
CLC PRESCHOOL
5.0
My overall experience with clc preschool has been nothing short of amazing. The time, patience and care they put into their students and making sure everyone’s needs are being met have been phenomenal. My daughter has been enrolled not for 2 years and have seen such great progress! She looks forward...
- Care member
HEFFALUMP SCHOOL
5.0
My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it!
Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional.
Whenever I visit the classrooms, the teachers are always honest with the children and communicate with them, which I feel is wonderful.
I feel with the feedback at home that my son...
- Care member
Safari Kid Redwood City
5.0
They are really, really good with everything: communications, taking care of my son, and all the kids, updates are excellent!
- Angelica S.
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
"I initially attended another location where Sylvia was the director. We were with her for 5 years. When she opened up her Menlo Park location and we had our next child we couldn’t wait to go there even though it is a little bit of a further drive in the opposite...
Clarissa E.
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.
5.0
(2)
We are an inclusive program for ALL students. Our program is a play-based preschool with a strong focus on school readiness. All our educators have their bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and we strive to teach our students independence, social skills, and academics all while they’re...
5.0
"They are one of a kind, I have all my three kids that attends and one is special needs and they are all over everything. They take attention to detail on each kids likes/dislikes. My children have been going since summer of 2022. They are really good with updating...
Joseph H.
HEFFALUMP SCHOOL
3990 VENTURA COURT, PALO ALTO, CA
5.0
(7)
Heffalump Preschool was established in 1974 with the love care and support from our community. Heffalump is Home away from Home. We offer 5 days a week from 8:30am to 1:30pm, with extended hours until 3:00pm for ages 2yrs to 6yrs or First grade. We celebrate diversity - we believe that life on...
5.0
"My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it!
Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional.
Whenever I visit the classrooms, the teachers are always honest with the children and communicate with them, which I feel is wonderful.
I feel...
Care member
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
"They are really, really good with everything: communications, taking care of my son, and all the kids, updates are excellent!"
Angelica S.
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
"My child has been at Building Kidz San Carlos for 18 months now and is thriving. He is extremely well taken care of, has amazing, loving, and caring teachers, and is enriched on a daily basis with things like music, dance, and art. I am so happy that we made the...
Care member
Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility
1352 Henderson Ave, MENLO PARK, CA
Starting at $1900/mo
5.0
(2)
Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home is a caring and loving environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills to ensure your child's development. We focus on a variety of Montessori Inspired, Project-based,...
5.0
"Excellent location, the staff consistently offers high quality care of each child's needs. They stick to a tight schedule and are extremely communicative at all times! Highly recommend."
Karen A.
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...
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...
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...
Kiddie Academy of Mountain View
205 East Middlefield Road, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie...
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...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Portola Valley, CA
In 2025 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.