Peninsula Preschool Directory
Thank you for allowing us at The Center for Children and Youth to support your search for the right preschool or childcare. This directory includes the preschools that participated in our fair on April 19, 2026, offering a snapshot of the diverse programs available across the Peninsula. We hope it helps to make your search feel more manageable by bringing trusted options together in one place.
If you’d like personalized guidance on programs that may best fit your child’s temperament and your family’s needs, please reach out for a consultation or email [email protected]. Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into your research, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Directory of Attending Preschools
Action Day Schools
Total enrollment
78 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:6 (2’s room) 1:7 (3’s & 4’s) 1:9 (4’s & 5’s)
Max classroom size
Classroom sizes range from 16 to 18 children, depending on age group.
School Hours
7:00am–6:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — extended care is available within school hours.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
$1,930–$2,481 per month
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
April 24
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Academic
Feeds into a primary school?
Yes
Address
3030 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose
Phone
(408) 244-1968
Website
Contact Info
Director: Jessica Guzman — [email protected]
Acton Academy - Nitty Gritty Preschool Studio
Total enrollment
47 students
Age Range
2 years old through pre-kindergarten
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
2-year-olds: 1:6
3- and 4-year-olds: 1:7
4- and 5-year-olds: 1:9
Max classroom size
2-year-olds: 12 students
3- and 4-year-olds: 18 students
4- and 5-year-olds: 18 students
School Hours
8:15am–3:15pm
Before and after care
Yes — aftercare is available until 5:00pm.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Tuition varies by program. Please visit actonsv.com/tuition.
Deadline for admissions
Rolling admissions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Open House
Weekly open houses and tours are available. Please visit actonsv.com for details.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Montessori
Feeds into a primary school
Yes — Acton Academy Silicon Valley.
Address
201 Arch St, Redwood City
Phone
(650) 204-0304
Website
Contact Info
Director: Marlene Coe — [email protected]
Baby World Child Care Center & Preschool
Total enrollment
21 students
Age Range
24 months and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
Average 1:7 ratio
Max classroom size
Class sizes typically range from 7 to 10 children.
School Hours
7:30am–5:30pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
$825–$2,400 per month
Deadline for admissions
Rolling admissions.
Open House
Visits are offered one family at a time.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based)
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
1715 Grant Road, Los Altos
Phone
(650) 988-8627
Website
Contact Info
Director: Elvie Mazon — [email protected]
Barron Park Children’s Center**
Total enrollment
24 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:8 ratio
Max classroom size
Please contact us for classroom size details.
School Hours
7:30am–6:00pm
Before and after care
Please contact us for details about extended care options.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
Please contact us for upcoming tour and open house information.
Philosophy
PACCC’s Whole-Child Approach
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
800 Barron Ave., Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 856-7559
Website
Contact Info
Director: Tori — [email protected]
** Please visit PACCC’s sponsor table at the fair
Bowman School Children’s House
Total enrollment
180 students
Age Range
3 months and up
Potty training required
Required for Primary classroom
Teacher-to-child ratio
Approximately 1:8
Max classroom size
Infants: 6 students
Toddlers: 18 students
Preschool & TK: 24–30 students
School Hours
7:30am–6:00pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
$48,825 annually
Deadline for admissions
Rolling admissions.
Open House
Open house season begins in October. Registration is available through Ravenna.
Philosophy
Montessori
Feeds into a primary school
Yes — continues through 12th grade
Address
4000 Terman Dr., Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 813-9131
Website
Contact Info
Director: Erin Knight — [email protected]
Casa dei Bambini
Total enrollment
72 students
Age Range
18 months to 6 years old
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:12 ratio
Max classroom size
20 students
School Hours
9:00am–3:00pm
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
$21,000 annually
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
Open house held in September.
Philosophy
Montessori
Feeds into a primary school
Yes
Address
457 College Ave, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 473-9401
Website
Contact Info
Director: Sandra Balzaretti — [email protected]
Children’s Preschool Center
Total enrollment
Up to 130 students
Age Range
Infant and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
Infant/Toddler: 1:4
Preschool: 1:12
Max classroom size
Infant/Toddler: 8 students
Junior Preschool: up to 16 students
Senior Preschool: up to 24 students
School Hours
8:00am–5:45pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
Infants: $3,480/month
Toddlers: $3,440/month
Preschool: $2,880/month
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
Please contact us to learn more about tour availability.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Reggio Emilia
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
Phone
(517) 993-3858
Website
Contact Info
Directors: Mayra Howard and Gwen Page — [email protected]
College Terrace Children’s Center**
Total enrollment
35 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:8 ratio
Max classroom size
Please contact us for classroom size details.
School Hours
7:30am–6:00pm
Before and after care
Please contact us for details about extended care options.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Please contact us for tuition information.
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
Please contact us for upcoming tour and open house information.
Philosophy
PACCC’s Whole-Child Approach
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
2300 Wellesley St., Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 858-1580
Website
Contact Info
Director: Renita — [email protected]
** Please visit PACCC’s sponsor table at the fair
Creative Imagination Schoolhouse
Total enrollment
8 students
Age Range
2 years 9 months and up
Potty training required
Yes
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:5 ratio
Max classroom size
4–6 students
School Hours
Monday–Thursday, 9:00am–3:00pm
Before and after care
We offer occasional extended care Monday through Thursday as needed.
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
Tuition starts at $750/month for 2 half days per week and ranges up to $1,200/month for 4 half days per week. Full-day options are available at double the half-day rate.
Deadline for admissions
Rolling enrollment until all spots are filled.
Open House
We host open houses on Saturdays. Upcoming dates include April 25, 2026 and August 1, 2026 from 10:00am–12:30pm.
Philosophy
Reggio Emilia
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
263 Fay Way, Mountain View
Phone
(650) 575-6014
Website
creativeimaginationschoolhouse.com
Contact Info
Director: Maricar Abaya-Antonio — [email protected]
Downtown Children’s Center**
Total enrollment
32 students
Age Range
4 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:8 ratio
Max classroom size
Please contact us for classroom size details.
School Hours
7:30am–6:00pm
Before and after care
Please contact us for details about extended care options.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Please contact us for tuition information.
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
Please contact us for upcoming tour and open house information.
Philosophy
PACCC’s Whole-Child Approach
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
555 Waverley St., Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 321-9578
Website
Contact Info
Director: David — [email protected]
** Please visit PACCC’s sponsor table at the fair
Edgewood House Preschool
Total enrollment
24 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:5 ratio
Max classroom size
8 students
School Hours
8:15am–5:00pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
$2,830 per month
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
Open house information is available during the enrollment process.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Montessori | Outdoor Nature | Reggio Emilia
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
493 W. Charleston Rd, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 533-4511
Website
Contact Info
Directors: Janessa Kats & Mallory Brown Tinsley — [email protected]
Ellen Thacher Children’s Center**
Total enrollment
28 students
Age Range
3 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:8 ratio
Max classroom size
Please contact us for classroom size details.
School Hours
7:30am–6:00pm
Before and after care
Please contact us for details about extended care options.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Please contact us for tuition information.
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
Please contact us for upcoming tour and open house information.
Philosophy
PACCC’s Whole-Child Approach
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
505 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 494-1467
Website
Contact Info
Director: Hanh — [email protected]
** Please visit PACCC’s sponsor table at the fair
First Congo Nursery School
Total enrollment
60 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:6 ratio
Max classroom size
Up to 22 students
School Hours
9:00am–12:00pm
Before and after care
We offer extended hours for the Older’s class on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 2:00pm.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Nursery: $6,942 annually
Youngers: $8,038 annually
Olders: $11,124 annually
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
Yes — date to be announced.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Cooperative
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 996-2954
Website
Contact Info
Director: Marisa Cajbon — [email protected]
GeoKids Early Childhood Center
Total enrollment
86 students
Age Range
3 months and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
Infants: 1:3
Toddlers: 1:6
Preschool: 1:10
Max classroom size
Infants: 10 students
Toddlers: 15 students
2–4 years: 22 students
4–5 years: 18 students
School Hours
8:00am–6:00pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
Infant/Toddler: $4,395/month
Preschool: $3,500/month
Deadline for admissions
Applications are due by January 31. We also accept applications year-round and enroll when space becomes available.
Open House
May 9, 2026
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Reggio Emilia
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park
Phone
(650) 942-6560
Website
Contact Info
Director: Chae Marshall — [email protected]
German International School of Silicon Valley (Mountain View Campus)
Total enrollment
Approximately 100 students (Mountain View campus)
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
Potty training requirements depend on the class. Children in our 2–3-year-old group are not required to be potty trained.
Teacher-to-child ratio
Approximately 2.5:18
Max classroom size
Classroom size varies by program. Please contact us for details.
School Hours
Half-day and extended-day options available (8:00am–1:30pm), with early drop-off and afternoon care options.
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
$26,000–$35,250 annually
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
March 26, 2026, 9:00am–10:30am
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | International/Bi-lingual
Feeds into a primary school
Yes
Address
310 Easy St, Mountain View
Phone
(650) 254-0748
Website
Contact Info
Admissions: Morena Waack — [email protected]
Hearts and Hands Palo Alto
Total enrollment
30 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:12 ratio
Max classroom size
12 students
School Hours
7:00am–6:00pm
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
$560 per week
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
No
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Academic | Faith-Based
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
701 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 800-6870
Website
Contact Info
Director: Odalis Reyes — [email protected]
Jardín de Mariposas
Total enrollment
60 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:6 ratio
Max classroom size
12 students
School Hours
8:30am–5:00pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
$3,000 per month
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
No
Philosophy
Outdoor/Nature | Reggio Emilia | International/Bi-lingual
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
26790 Arastradero Rd, Los Altos Hills
Phone
(650) 796-6807
Website
Contact Info
Director: Melissa Graney — [email protected]
Kids Connection
Total enrollment
91 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
Not required for 2-year-olds; required for children ages 3 and older.
Teacher-to-child ratio
2-year-olds: 1:8
3+ years: 1:10
Max classroom size
16 students
School Hours
7:00am–6:00pm
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
2-year-olds (full-time): $3,120/month
3-year-olds (full-time): $2,930/month
PreK & TK (full-time): $2,890/month
Deadline for admissions
Please contact us for admissions timelines.
Open House
April 25, 2025
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Academic
Feeds into a primary school
Yes — Kids Connection Elementary
Address
1970 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City
Phone
(650) 578-6691
Website
Contact Info
Director: Joycee Ferguson — [email protected]
Knox Playschool
Total enrollment
45 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:7–1:8 ratio
Max classroom size
14–16 students with 2 teachers
School Hours
8:30am–2:00pm, with aftercare available
Before and after care
We offer aftercare Monday through Thursday from 2:00pm–5:00pm.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
$2,050/month (8:30am–2:00pm program)
$700/month for aftercare (Monday–Thursday, 2:00pm–5:00pm)
Deadline for admissions
No deadline if space is available.
Open House
We offer individual tours.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based)
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton
Phone
(650) 325-1623
Website
Contact Info
Director: Diana Herczeg — [email protected]
La Scuola International School – Silicon Valley Campus
Total enrollment
23 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:6 ratio
Max classroom size
Mixed-age groups: 2–3.5 years and 3.5–5 years
School Hours
8:15am–5:30pm
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
$12,380–$39,300 annually
Deadline for admissions
Rolling admissions.
Open House
Late October
Philosophy
Reggio Emilia | International/Bi-lingual
Feeds into a primary school
Yes — through 3rd grade
Address
2086 Clarke Ave, East Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 800-9650
Website
Contact Info
Director: Federica Lentini — [email protected]
Learning Links Palo Alto
Total enrollment
74 students
Age Range
12 months and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:4, 1:8, and 1:10 depending on age group
Max classroom size
12, 18, and 20 students depending on age group
School Hours
7:30am–6:00pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
$3,495, $2,635, and $2,505 per month depending on program
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
March 17
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Special Needs
Feeds into a primary school
Please contact us for details.
Address
3864 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 618-3342
Website
Contact Info
Director: Janette Korpontinos — [email protected]
Masterminds Academy
Enrollment: 12 total
Ages: 2+ (No potty training required)
Ratio: 1:6
Program Type: Accelerated, Holistic
Contact: Michael Finnegan | [email protected]
Class Size: 6
Hours: 8:30am–1:00pm (Before care from 8:00am; after care until 5:00pm)
Financial Aid: Yes
Tuition: $52,000/year
Admissions Deadline: May 30, 2026
Open House: Contact us for dates
Feeds into Primary School: Yes
Address: 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: 510-841-4150
Website: www.mastermindsacademy.org
OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool
Total enrollment
210 students
Age Range
18 months and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:5 ratio
Max classroom size
Toddlers: 12 students
2-year-olds: 15 students
3–4-year-olds: up to 20 students
School Hours
8:30am–4:00pm
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Starts at $1,440
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
Yes
Philosophy
Reggio Emilia
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 933-8315
Website
Contact Info
Director: Ilana Gelemovich — [email protected]
Palo Alto Friends Nursery School
Total enrollment
65 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
Not required for our 2-year-old program; required for our 3–5-year-old programs.
Teacher-to-child ratio
2-year-olds: 1:4
3–5-year-olds: 1:7
Max classroom size
2-year-olds: 12 students
3–5 AM: 24 students
3–5 PM: 21 students
School Hours
8:30am–3:30pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Please contact us to learn more about tuition options.
Deadline for admissions
Rolling admissions until all spaces are filled.
Open House
January 23, 2027, 11:30am–1:30pm
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Cooperative
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
957 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 856-6152
Website
Contact Info
Director: Heather Adamson — [email protected]
Parents Nursery School
Total enrollment
40 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:3 ratio
Max classroom size
2’s/Young 3’s: 16 students
Mixed Age (3–5): 24 students
School Hours
9:00am–2:15pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
2’s/Young 3’s: $5,174 annually
Mixed Age (3–5): $6,632 annually
Deadline for admissions
Rolling admissions.
Open House
Saturday, April 25, 10:00am–12:00pm
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Outdoor/Nature | Cooperative
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
2328 Louis Road, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 856-1440
Website
Contact Info
Directors: Theresa Hentzel and Amy Thieman — [email protected]
Pathfinders Nature Mentoring
Total enrollment
14 students
Age Range
Children who are 3 years old by September 1
Potty training required
Yes
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:5 ratio
Max classroom size
14 students for ages 3–5
School Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am–1:30pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
$7,650 per year
Deadline for admissions
Enrollment opened on February 17 and remains open until all spots are filled.
Open House
We do not host a formal open house. After applications are received, prospective families are invited to meet with our director and lead teacher at our drop-off and pickup location in Rinconada Park in Palo Alto.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Outdoor/Nature
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
1335 Dana Ave, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 776-4539
Website
Contact Info
Director: Drew Harwell — [email protected]
Peninsula School
Total enrollment
40 students
Age Range
3 years old and up
Potty training required
Yes
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:5 ratio
Max classroom size
20 students
School Hours
9:00am–3:00pm, with full-day and half-day options available
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
$24,850–$35,680 per year
Deadline for admissions
Our priority deadline is January 9, with rolling admissions after that date.
Open House
We host open houses in October and December each year. Please visit our website for details.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based)
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park
Phone
(650) 325-1584 x114
Website
Contact Info
Director: Johanna Aeschliman — [email protected]
Peninsula Temple Sholom Preschool
Total enrollment
130 students
Age Range
3 months and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:4, 1:6, and 1:8 depending on age group
Max classroom size
Infants: 4 students
Toddlers: 12 students
Preschool: 12–16 students
School Hours
8:00am–6:00pm
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
We do not host a formal open house. Private tours are available.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Reggio Emilia
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
1655 Sebastian Dr, Burlingame
Phone
(650) 697-2279
Website
Contact Info
Director: Allison Steckley — [email protected]
PJCC Preschool
Total enrollment
175 students
Age Range
6 months and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
Infants: 1:3
Toddlers: 1:4
2-year-olds: 1:6
3-year-olds: 1:7
4-year-olds: 1:8
Max classroom size
Infants: 8 students
Toddlers: 12 students
2-year-olds: 12 students
3-year-olds: 14 students
4-year-olds: 16 students
School Hours
8:30am–5:30pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Deadline for admissions
Rolling enrollment.
Open House
March 29, 10:00am–11:30am — Register here
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Reggio Emilia
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
Phone
(650) 378-2670
Website
Contact Info
Director: Nicole Francis — [email protected]
Pre-School Family
Total enrollment
130 students
Age Range
Babies through 5 years old
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
2-year-olds: 1:2
3-year-olds: 1:3
4-year-olds: 1:5
Max classroom size
Baby/Toddler & Parent Classes: 14–16 students
2-year-olds: 16 students
3-year-olds: 16 students
4-year-olds: 18 students
School Hours
We follow the PAUSD elementary school calendar. Most classes are part-time and held in the morning.
Before and after care
We offer an afternoon program for our 4-year-olds only.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Tuition varies by program and is charged per semester.
Deadline for admissions
Enrollment is open for fall 2026–2027.
Open House
We do not host a formal open house, but we offer regular tours.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Cooperative
Feeds into a primary school
Please contact us for details.
Address
4120 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 856-0833
Website
greendell.pausd.org/programs/preschool-family
Contact Info
Early Childhood Coordinator: Dr. Judy Argumedo — [email protected]
Redwood Parents Nursery School
Total enrollment
60 students
Age Range
13 months to 5 years old
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:5 ratio
Max classroom size
8–20 students, depending on class
School Hours
8:30am–11:30am or 8:30am–1:30pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
Tuition varies by class.
Deadline for admissions
February 2027
Open House
April 26
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Cooperative
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
3997 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City
Phone
(650) 218-0843
Website
Contact Info
Director: Christine Schneider — [email protected]
Sojourner Truth Child Development Center**
Total enrollment
35 students
Age Range
5 years old
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:8 ratio
Max classroom size
Please contact us for classroom size details.
School Hours
7:30am–6:00pm
Before and after care
Please contact us for details about extended care options.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Please contact us for tuition information.
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
Please contact us for upcoming tour and open house information.
Philosophy
PACCC’s Whole-Child Approach
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
3990 Ventura Ct., Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 493-4733
Website
Contact Info
Director: Mary — [email protected]
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South Peninsula Hebrew Day School
Total enrollment
74 students
Age Range
18 months to 6 years old
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:4 ratio
Max classroom size
10–18 students
School Hours
8:15am–5:15pm
Before and after care
We offer aftercare.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
$29,000
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
Please contact us for tour and open house information.
Philosophy
Reggio Emilia
Feeds into a primary school
Yes — we are a comprehensive private school with our own primary and elementary division.
Address
1030 Astoria Dr, Sunnyvale
Phone
(408) 738-3060
Website
Contact Info
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Isaac — [email protected]
St. Pius Preschool
Total enrollment
36 students
Age Range
2.5 years old and up
Potty training required
Yes
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:12 ratio
Max classroom size
12 children per classroom
School Hours
8:00am–3:00pm
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
Annual tuition for 5 full days is $17,112. Additional schedules are also available.
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
We host an open house once a year. Our next open house is in January 2027.
Philosophy
Montessori | Academic | Faith-Based
Feeds into a primary school
Yes
Address
1100 Woodside Rd., Redwood City
Phone
(650) 361-1411
Website
Contact Info
Director: Veronica Orta-Sauve — [email protected]
Stratford School Palo Alto
Total enrollment
144 students
Age Range
2 years old and up
Potty training required
No, not for our Early Preschool program.
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:12 ratio
Max classroom size
24 students
School Hours
8:30am–4:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — before care is available from 7:00am–8:30am, and aftercare is available from 4:00pm–6:00pm.
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
Tuition depends on program selection.
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
We host open houses in October, January, and July.
Philosophy
Academic | International/Bi-lingual
Feeds into a primary school
Yes
Address
870 North California Ave., Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 493-1151
Website
Contact Info
Director: Kate Roisman — [email protected]
The Carey School Preschool
Total enrollment
72 students (starting in fall 2027)
Age Range
Children who turn 2 before September 1 and up
Potty training required
Not required for our 2-year-old class; required for Preschool 3s and Pre-Kindergarten.
Teacher-to-child ratio
Approximately 1:7
Max classroom size
Preschool 2s: 12 students
Preschool 3s: 15 students
Pre-Kindergarten: 15 students
School Hours
8:30am–2:45pm
Before and after care
Yes — complimentary morning extended care begins at 7:45am, and afternoon extended care begins at 2:45pm.
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
For 2026–2027, tuition is $38,669.
Deadline for admissions
Yes — applications are due in early January 2027.
Open House
We host open houses in the fall. Please check our website for updates after September 1, 2026.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Reggio Emilia
Feeds into a primary school
Yes — we are part of The Carey School, which serves students from preschool through Grade 5.
Address
1 Carey School Lane, San Mateo
Phone
(650) 345-4410
Website
Contact Info
Director: Dracy Silva-Lopez — [email protected]
Tiny Treks
Total enrollment
12 children per class
Age Range
12 months and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
One instructor per class, with a parent or caregiver attending alongside each child.
Max classroom size
Our program is 100% outdoors and meets in a different park or open space each week.
School Hours
9:00am–4:00pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Deadline for admissions
Registration is open for all classes. Summer camps run May through August, and the school year runs September through May.
Open House
We do not have a scheduled open house. Our summer camps are designed to provide a “Taste of Tiny Treks.”
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Outdoor/Nature | Reggio Emilia
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
Various locations in the North Peninsula, Peninsula, South Bay, and Half Moon Bay Coastside
Phone
(650) 464-0867
Website
Contact Info
Contacts: Andrea Reid (Bay Area), Pamela Worth (Founder) — [email protected]
Waldorf School of the Peninsula
Total enrollment
36 students
Age Range
2.5 years old and up
Potty training required
Yes
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:6 ratio
Max classroom size
12 students
School Hours
8:30am–2:50pm
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
$22,750
Deadline for admissions
Rolling admissions.
Open House
We host open houses in March 2026 and October 2026, along with weekly tours.
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Outdoor/Nature
Feeds into a primary school
Yes — Waldorf School of the Peninsula K–12
Address
180 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View
Phone
(650) 417-7605
Website
Contact Info
Director: Christina Assirati — [email protected]
Windmill School
Total enrollment
110 students
Age Range
12 months and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
1:6 ratio
Max classroom size
Toddlers: 15 students
2-year-olds: 24 students
Mixed Age: 25 students
School Hours
8:00am–5:30pm
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
$34,900 for 5 full days
Deadline for admissions
Yes
Open House
July 25, 2026
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Outdoor/Nature
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
900 Portola Road, Portola Valley
Phone
(650) 851-0771
Website
Contact Info
Director: Sue Krishna — [email protected]
Woodside Parents Nursery School
Total enrollment
40 students
Age Range
13 months and up
Potty training required
No
Teacher-to-child ratio
2-year-olds: 1:4
3-year-olds: 1:5
Pre-K: 1:6
Max classroom size
2-year-olds: 14 students
3-year-olds: 10 students
Pre-K: 6 students
School Hours
8:30am–2:00pm
Before and after care
Yes
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Toddlers: $220/month
2-year-olds: $475/month
3-year-olds: $625/month
Pre-K: $1,245/month
Deadline for admissions
No set deadline.
Open House
March 28, 2:00pm–4:00pm and April 25, 2:00pm–4:00pm
Philosophy
Developmental (Play-based) | Cooperative
Feeds into a primary school
No
Address
1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City
Phone
(650) 520-4764
Website
Contact Info
Director: Diana Arevalos — [email protected]
