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Daycares in Palo Alto

95 hand-sorted spots for little ones in Palo Alto: 40 day care centers · 25 preschools · 5 family day care homes · 25 child care agencies. Compare ratings, hours and perks, then book a tour.

  • Day care center 40
  • Preschool 25
  • Family day care 5
  • Child care agency 25
  • 95places listed
  • 4.7★avg. family rating
  • 912parent reviews
  • 9open by 7 AM
  • 2weekend care

Parent favorites in Palo Alto

1Palo Alto Montessori School★★★★★ 5.0 · 41 reviewsDay care center · Palo Alto Orchards2Heffalump School★★★★★ 5.0 · 36 reviewsPreschool · Ventura3Palo Alto Academy Bilingual Montessori★★★★★ 5.0 · 31 reviewsDay care center · Palo Alto Orchards

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Palo Alto Academy Bilingual Montessori in Palo AltoDay care center166

Palo Alto Academy Bilingual MontessoriVerified

★★★★★5.031 reviews

4232 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Palo Alto Orchards
  • Late pickup
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Women-owned
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  • Also offers: Bilingual preschool, Child care agency, Preschool, Montessori preschool
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Owner identifies as: Women-owned
  • Neighborhood: Palo Alto Orchards
  • ZIP code: 94306
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(650) 739-0137pabilingualmontessori.comBook a tourDirections
TikiLand Daycare & Preschool in Palo AltoDay care center134

TikiLand Daycare & PreschoolVerified

★★★★★4.951 reviews

3181 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

St. Claire Gardens
  • Early drop-off
  • Weekend care
  • Open 24 hours
  • Serves online service hours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
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  • Also offers: Bilingual preschool, Education center, Family day care service, Foreign languages program school, Language school, Montessori preschool, Preschool
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Good to know: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Neighborhood: St. Claire Gardens
  • ZIP code: 94306
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(408) 475-6102tikilanddaycare.comDirections
IMAGINA DAYCARE in Palo AltoDay care center24

IMAGINA DAYCAREVerified

★★★★★5.012 reviews

726 Everett Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Crescent Park
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Children's camp, Preschool, Family day care service, Montessori school, Private educational institution, Youth care service
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: Crescent Park
  • ZIP code: 94301
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(650) 739-5962imaginadaycare.netBook a tourDirections
Children's Pre-School Center in Palo AltoDay care center2

Children's Pre-School CenterVerified

★★★★★4.816 reviews

4000 Middlefield Rd T1, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Greenmeadow
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Women-owned
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  • Also offers: Preschool, Non-profit organization
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Owner identifies as: Women-owned
  • Neighborhood: Greenmeadow
  • ZIP code: 94303
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(650) 493-5770cpsccares.orgDirections
Challenger School - Middlefield in Palo AltoPreschool39

Challenger School - MiddlefieldVerified

★★★★★4.792 reviews

3880 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Fairmeadow
  • Early drop-off
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Day care center, Elementary school, Kindergarten, Middle school, Private educational institution, Summer camp organizer
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: Fairmeadow
  • ZIP code: 94303
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(650) 213-8245challengerschool.comBook a tourDirections
Building Kidz of Palo Alto in Palo AltoDay care center2

Building Kidz of Palo Alto

★★★★★4.813 reviews

415 Lambert Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Ventura
  • Early drop-off
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Women-owned
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
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  • Also offers: After school program, Child care agency, Preschool, Learning center
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Owner identifies as: Women-owned
  • Good to know: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Neighborhood: Ventura
  • ZIP code: 94306
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(650) 673-3700buildingkidzschool.comDirections
Sojourner Truth Child Development Center in Palo AltoDay care center

Sojourner Truth Child Development CenterVerified

★★★★★5.03 reviews

3990 Ventura Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Ventura
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 493-5990paccc.orgDirections
Downtown Children's Center (DCC) in Palo AltoDay care center2

Downtown Children's Center (DCC)Verified

★★★★★5.02 reviews

555 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 321-9578paccc.orgDirections
Ellen Thacher Children's Center (ETCC) in Palo AltoDay care center2

Ellen Thacher Children's Center (ETCC)Verified

★★★★★5.02 reviews

505 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Fairmeadow
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 494-1467paccc.orgDirections
Besse Bolton Kids' Club (BBKC) in Palo AltoDay care center

Besse Bolton Kids' Club (BBKC)Verified

★★★★★5.01 review

500 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Fairmeadow
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: After school program, Child care agency, Non-profit organization
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: Fairmeadow
  • ZIP code: 94306
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(650) 856-0847paccc.orgDirections
Amigos De Palo Alto in Palo AltoPreschool3

Amigos De Palo AltoVerified

★★★★★5.01 review

1611 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

College Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Women-owned
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  • Also offers: After school program, Kindergarten, Language school
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Owner identifies as: Women-owned
  • Neighborhood: College Terrace
  • ZIP code: 94306
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(650) 493-4300amigosdepaloalto.comDirections
Barron Park Children's Center (BPCC) in Palo AltoDay care center

Barron Park Children's Center (BPCC)Verified

★★★★★5.01 review

800 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Barron Park
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 856-7559paccc.orgDirections
El Carmelo Kids' Club (ECKC) in Palo AltoChild care agency

El Carmelo Kids' Club (ECKC)Verified

★★★★★5.01 review

3024 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Midtown
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 856-6150paccc.orgDirections
Palo Alto Family YMCA in Palo AltoChild care agency204

Palo Alto Family YMCAVerified

★★★★★4.4289 reviews

3412 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Palo Verde
  • Early drop-off
  • Late pickup
  • Weekend care
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Non-profit organization, Fitness center, Summer camp organizer, Swimming pool
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: Palo Verde
  • ZIP code: 94303
  • Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.
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(650) 856-9622ymcasv.orgDirections
Barron Park Playschool in Palo AltoPreschool2

Barron Park PlayschoolVerified

★★★★★4.52 reviews

3650 La Donna Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Barron Park
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Child care agency, Kindergarten, Private educational institution
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: Barron Park
  • ZIP code: 94306
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(650) 493-7597barronpark.comDirections
Giggles Home Day Care in Palo AltoChild care agency

Giggles Home Day Care

★★★★★5.01 review

260 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Midtown
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) in Palo AltoDay care center

Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC)Verified

★★★★★4.04 reviews

3990 Ventura Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Ventura
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 493-2361paccc.orgDirections
College Terrace Children's Center (CTC) in Palo AltoDay care center3

College Terrace Children's Center (CTC)Verified

★★★★★3.73 reviews

2300 Wellesley St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

College Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 858-1580paccc.orgDirections
Palo Alto Comm Child Care Pccc in Palo AltoDay care center

Palo Alto Comm Child Care Pccc

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950 Amarillo Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Midtown
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 493-0774paccc.orgDirections
HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool, Palo Alto Campus in Palo AltoDay care center57

HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool, Palo Alto CampusVerified

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2800 W Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Midtown
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Babysitter, Bilingual preschool, Bilingual school, Montessori school, Elementary school, Montessori preschool, Nursery school, Preschool
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: Midtown
  • ZIP code: 94303
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(650) 424-1221emersonmontessori.comDirections
Right At School in Palo AltoChild care agency

Right At SchoolVerified

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3024 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Midtown
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(510) 435-3364rightatschool.comDirections
IMDAYCARE (formerly Imagina Menlo) in Palo AltoDay care center2

IMDAYCARE (formerly Imagina Menlo)Verified

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257 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Downtown North
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 630-9026imdaycare.comDirections
Montessori School of Los Altos in Palo AltoPreschool10

Montessori School of Los AltosVerified

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303 Parkside Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Greenmeadow
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Women-owned
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  • Also offers: Kindergarten, Montessori school
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Owner identifies as: Women-owned
  • Neighborhood: Greenmeadow
  • ZIP code: 94306
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(650) 493-7200losaltosmontessori.orgDirections
Stratford School of Palo Alto in Palo AltoPreschool122

Stratford School of Palo AltoVerified

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870 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Leland Manor
  • Early drop-off
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: After school program, Day care center, Kindergarten, Middle school, Elementary school, Private educational institution, Summer camp organizer
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Neighborhood: Leland Manor
  • ZIP code: 94303
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(650) 679-7969stratfordschools.comBook a tourDirections
Silicon Valley International School in Palo AltoPreschool68

Silicon Valley International SchoolVerified

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151 Laura Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303

  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Chinese language school, Educational institution, Elementary school, French language school, German language school, High school, Middle school, International school, Private educational institution
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot, restroom
  • ZIP code: 94303
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(650) 251-8500siliconvalleyinternational.orgDirections
Walter Hays Kids' Club in Palo AltoChild care agency2

Walter Hays Kids' ClubVerified

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1525 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Community Center
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 325-5350paccc.orgDirections
Addison Kids' Club (AKC) in Palo AltoDay care center

Addison Kids' Club (AKC)Verified

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650 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: After school program, Child care agency, Non-profit organization
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: University South
  • ZIP code: 94301
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(650) 323-4007paccc.orgDirections
Right At School in Palo AltoChild care agency

Right At SchoolVerified

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3450 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Palo Verde
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Right At School in Palo AltoChild care agency

Right At SchoolVerified

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4100 Orme St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Green Acres
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Barron Park Kids' Club (BPKC) in Palo AltoChild care agency2

Barron Park Kids' Club (BPKC)Verified

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800 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Barron Park
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 856-1220paccc.orgDirections
Palo Verde Kids' Club in Palo AltoChild care agency2

Palo Verde Kids' ClubVerified

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3450 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Palo Verde
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Wonderland Preschool in Palo AltoPreschool27

Wonderland PreschoolVerified

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4193 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Charleston Meadow
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Magic House Family Daycare in Palo AltoDay care center

Magic House Family DaycareVerified

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4238 Rickeys Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Charleston Meadow
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 390-7703Directions
Palo Alto Comm Child Care Pccc in Palo AltoChild care agency

Palo Alto Comm Child Care Pccc

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705 Alester Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Duveneck/St. Francis
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 328-8356paccc.orgDirections
Thumbling Child Care Inc in Palo AltoChild care agency

Thumbling Child Care Inc

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340 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Evergreen Park
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 326-2695Directions
Discovery Children's House in Palo AltoPreschool

Discovery Children's House

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437 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Downtown North
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 329-8023dchmontessori.comDirections
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Right At SchoolVerified

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500 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Fairmeadow
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: After school program, Learning center, Summer camp organizer
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: Fairmeadow
  • ZIP code: 94306
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Right At SchoolVerified

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1525 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Community Center
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Right At SchoolVerified

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705 Alester Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Duveneck/St. Francis
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: After school program, Learning center, Summer camp organizer
  • Accessibility: parking lot
  • Neighborhood: Duveneck/St. Francis
  • ZIP code: 94303
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Palo Alto Community Child Care in Palo AltoChild care agency

Palo Alto Community Child Care

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3450 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Palo Verde
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 852-9475Directions
Dejando Huellas Family Chilcare in Palo AltoFamily day care

Dejando Huellas Family Chilcare

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239 Verbena Dr E, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 407-9876Directions
Provider Connection in Palo AltoDay care center

Provider Connection

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3990 Ventura Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Ventura
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 493-3100Directions
Stanford Education Foundation in Palo AltoPreschool3

Stanford Education Foundation

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4232 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Palo Alto Orchards
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 739-0137Directions
Childrens Preservation Network in Palo AltoDay care center

Childrens Preservation Network

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Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 353-4484Directions
Spot Daycare in Palo AltoChild care agency

Spot DaycareVerified

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2595 E Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 935-5554Directions
Spanish Immersion Preschool in Palo AltoPreschool

Spanish Immersion Preschool

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484 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Greenmeadow
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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Ludis preschool in Palo AltoPreschool

Ludis preschool

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Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Midtown
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Right At School in Palo AltoChild care agencyTemporarily closed

Right At SchoolVerified

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4120 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Greenmeadow
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Questions parents ask about Palo Alto daycares

How many daycares are in Palo Alto?

We list 95 child care providers in Palo Alto: 40 day care centers · 25 preschools · 5 family day care homes · 25 child care agencies. 2 are marked temporarily closed on Google.

What are the highest-rated daycares in Palo Alto?

Based on Google ratings with at least 5 reviews, the top picks are Palo Alto Montessori School (5.0★ from 41 reviews), Heffalump School (5.0★ from 36 reviews), Palo Alto Academy Bilingual Montessori (5.0★ from 31 reviews).

What time do daycares in Palo Alto open and close?

Most Palo Alto daycares open around 8:15 AM and close around 6 PM on weekdays. 9 open by 7 AM and 4 stay open until 6:30 PM or later. The earliest opener is Whistle Stop Child Development at 6 AM, and Palo Alto Family YMCA stays open latest, until 9 PM.

Are there daycares open on weekends in Palo Alto?

Yes. 2 providers list Saturday or Sunday hours, including TikiLand Daycare & Preschool, Palo Alto Family YMCA.

Can I book a daycare tour online in Palo Alto?

9 Palo Alto providers take tour bookings online. Use the Book a tour online filter to see them.

How do I check that a Palo Alto daycare is licensed?

Look up the provider on the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing facility search. It shows license status, capacity and inspection reports for every licensed center and family child care home.

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