Information for Parents about Palo Alto CA Child Care

Preschools, Daycare and Child Care Centers in Palo Alto CA

Palo Alto offers parents very good quality child care alternatives. An area of consideration for parents is whether the center provides faith-based or non-faith based child care. Faith-based Palo Alto child care centers will typically provide a program that includes specific faith-based activities, however many preschools and daycare centers are open to children of all denominations. You can search the ChildCare Smiles website to identify child care in Palo Alto CA that offer faith-based programs. Many Palo Alto child care providers are located in a relatively small geographic area that is easily accessible, so it is convenient for parents to visit the centers they are interested in. When you look for child care in Palo Alto CA at ChildCare Smiles, you can simply enter your home or work address and find preschools and daycare centers that are within 5 miles, 10 miles or even 15 miles. There are also different types of learning approaches offered by Palo Alto child care centers. Examples include: Montessori, Play-based, Developmental, Structured Learning etc. You can learn more information about these in our Parents Resources section. Also, you can search for a child care in Palo Alto CA with the appropriate program for your child.

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Friends Nursery School

(650) 856-6152

957 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Child Care Director: Annette Daniels
Our focus is to provide a warm, caring and safe environment for children where learning and play become one. We believe that children need to be children and are given free unstructured ...More

Grace Lutheran Preschool

(650) 493-8942

3149 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Child Care Director: Penny McDermott
Our purpose is to provide a joyful, loving, and stimulating environment in which young children can discover, create and grow as children while developing strong Christian values. We nurture the ...More

The Whistle Stop Child Development Center

(650) 852-3497

3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Child Care Director: Laeh Bat-Simcha
Our program is based on the notion that children are capable individuals who are acquiring social, language, cognitive, self-help and creative skills in a sequence appropriate for the individual ...More

First Congregational Nursery School

(650) 493-1915

1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Childcare programs in Palo Alto are designed to connect with each child on many levels. The foundation of a child's learning is not only preparation for kindergarten, but also for life. Many strive to balance a school program with age appropriate play, teacher support and environment. ...Enhance this Listing

Love N Care Christian Preschool & Daycare

(650) 322-1872

2490 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301

If your child is enrolling in a Palo Alto childcare center, along with required medical records and registration and material fees, parents submit completed information and permission forms provided in an enrollment package. ...Enhance this Listing

Montessori School Infant and Preschool Care

(650) 493-2777

4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Cornerstone Community Christian Preschool

(650) 424-9500

1057 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303

When considering child care in Palo Alto, the child to adult ratio is an important measure because it potentially impacts the level of individual attention your child will receive. Lower child to adult ratios are preferable. ...Enhance this Listing

Young Life Christian Pre-school Center

(415) 494-7885

687 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306

For child care in Palo Alto parents should always visit the center, preferably with your child before making a choice. In most cases you should call ahead to schedule a tour and to meet the directors and staff. ...Enhance this Listing