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Edutaintment
801 Sextant Cr, San Mateo, CA
RUSSIAN Immersion Licensed FAMILY DAYCARE "Edutainment", invites children from 2 years old to join the early development bilingual environment.
"Edutainment" is a great option for kids who have at least one Russian-speaking parent to retain their Russian skills beyond the toddler years.
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Highland Montessori
614 Highland Avenue, San Mateo, CA
Highland Montessori is small preschool located in a quiet, residential area in north San Mateo near the Burlingame border. We are licensed for 20 children and accept ages 3 - 5 years old (younger children may be accepted if they demonstrate developmental readiness). Our doors have been open since...
St. Matthews Day School
16 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA
Serving students Preschool through Grade Eight, St. Matthew s Episcopal is a private, independent, coeducational day school steeped in the core values of Academic Excellence, Service to Others, Respect for Diversity and Compassionate Community. St. Matthew s students and families reflect the unique...
Stella Piccolo Preschool
65 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA
Preschool in San Mateo serving children 3 to 5 years old. Classes held mornings from 9am to 12pm, Monday through Friday.
Developmentally appropriate child-centered approach facilitating independence and communication.
Kids World Day Care/Preschool
Fostercity Blvd, San Mateo, CA
Kids World Daycare/Preschool is home based daycare for kids ages 2+. We follow Experience Learning Curriculum for overall development of kids with age appropriate activities.
Happy Kids Daycare
733 Rand Street, San Mateo, CA
Happy Kids Daycare is an in-home child care provider in San Mateo owned and operated by Galina Galant.
BERESFORD MONTESSORI
1717 Gum St., SAN MATEO, CA
The Burkard School
2333 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA
KIDS KONNECT PRESCHOOL
137 N San Mateo Drive , SAN MATEO, CA
Kids Konnect prepares our youngest learners for their school career through a play-based curriculum with a STEAM focus. We pride ourselves in providing care for families of varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds so everyone benefits from the exposure of what's unique about us. We are...
KIDS KONNECT PRESCHOOL 1
2145 BUNKER HILL DRIVE, SAN MATEO, CA
Kids Konnect prepares our youngest learners for their school career through a play-based curriculum with a STEAM focus. We pride ourselves in providing care for families of varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds so everyone benefits from the exposure of what's unique about us. We are...
We are a family owned and operated Montessori Preschool
We run year round, 5 days per week
We are closed 2 weeks in the Winter, 1 week in the Spring and 2 weeks in the Summer and all Major Holidays
Our Hours are 8:00-5:00
We provide a morning and afternoon snack, children bring their own lunch...
Little Footsteps Preschool at St Andrews Church
1501 South El Camino Real, SAN MATEO, CA
Footsteps Child Care, Inc. provides infants, children, youth and their families with quality programs in a safe, nurturing and enriching environment, through caring and professional staff and family involvement.
Shiva's Playhouse
455 Wisnom Ave, San Mateo, CA
Shiva's Playhouse is a childcare establishment located in San Mateo CA. Offering daycare and preschool services, the center has a structured curriculum that emphasizes cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. All activities are play-based and allow children to explore and ask...
Saint Andrew S Evangelical Lutheran Church of San Mateo, California
1501 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA
Saint Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is a religious institution located in San Mateo, California that offers a wide range of community-based activities including child care programs. The company offers Sunday school programs for children ages three years old and up. The company also provides...
Bermuda Montessori and Daycare
700 Bermuda Dr, San Mateo, CA
Bermuda Montessori and Daycare located in San Mateo, CA provides a preschool environment that unifies the psycho-social, physical, and academic functioning of the child. The school operates on weekdays from 8 AM to 5:30 PM and aims to provide students with an early and general foundation that...
California College of Early Childhood Education
2333 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA
California College of Early Childhood Education located at 2333 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight-thirty AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and...
Fiesta Kiddy Corner Montessori
Dakota Avenue, San Mateo, CA
We provide Infant Care, Montessori Pre-School, & Montessori Kindergarten Program. We also offer Summer Camps Program and we are an all year round school and open to most holidays.
Papillon Preschool
1311 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA
Papillon Preschool is an Infant/Toddler/Pre-K school dedicated to the principles of social justice and respect for the uniqueness and diversity of each person. Our primary focus is placed on the needs of young children and their families. It is our belief that, by creating a community of...
Pacific Rim International School
454 Peninsula Ave, San Mateo, CA
Pacific Rim International School is a child care provider conveniently located at 454 Peninsula Ave, San Mateo, CA. Their center uses age-appropriate programs to ensure that no one among their students gets left behind. Their center offers a learning curriculum that is tailored-fit to their...
A+ Modern Preschool
241 Beach Park Blvd, San Mateo, CA
A+ Modern Preschool is a play-based parent-cooperative preschool with great teachers, small class sizes and affordable tuition rates. The school gives children an opportunity to use and experiment with equipment and materials that individual families may not have at home. They also offer a unique...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in San Mateo, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in San Mateo, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in San Mateo, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in San Mateo, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for San Mateo, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Preschools in San Mateo, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 94 listed preschools.