Best In-Home Daycares in Palo Alto, CA
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program, Discovery Preschool, and more
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Speaks Spanish
Bilingual family child care near Stanford University campus. Children are encouraged to learn through play, interaction, and participation. Curriculum focuses on preparing children socially,...
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Tikiland offers a variety of programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, including our Drop-In Program & bilingual English-Spanish curriculum. Our highly trained staff fosters a love for...
Infant Program (Tikiland Daycare & Preschool)
Our Infant Program (0–1) offers a safe, nurturing space where babies grow through tummy time, baby sign language, bilingual songs, puppet shows, and sensory exploration. With small group sizes, outdoor play, and warm caregivers, we support each baby’s development at their own pace.
Toddler Program (Tikiland Daycare & Preschool)
Our Toddler Program (1–2) nurtures independence through music, movement, outdoor play, and hands-on learning. Toddlers explore sensory stations, build with blocks, sing in English & Spanish, and enjoy PE, puppet shows, parachute games, and nature walks—all in a loving, bilingual environment.
Speaks Spanish
Little Ducks Daycare has been serving the community for over 20 years. We offer full-time and part time childcare and early education for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age, in a safe and nurturing...
Speaks Spanish
Imaginemos Oruguitas is a Spanish immersion preschool and daycare in Palo Alto, offering a nurturing environment where children can learn and grow through imaginative play and interactive learning....
Speaks Spanish
Gan Preschool is a Jewish, Reggio and Montessori inspired preschool where each child is individually nurtured and celebrated! Learning is experiential, and your child will love learning their aleph...
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Play-based in-home daycare for infants through 5 years old. Located near Mitchell Park and across the street from the Palo Alto Junior Museum. Children spend part of their day playing outside in the...
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Childcare and early learning services are provided to children in home-based environment. Numbers, letters, colors and shapes are introduced in preparation for Kindergarten and beyond. Science is...
Speaks Spanish
Play-based daycare where children learn and play in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Hands-on learning is encouraged through various games, toys, art, music, and more. Indoor and outdoor play spaces...
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Oscar Corona Heredia is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Downtown North in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
Speaks Spanish
Little Angels is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in St. Claire Gardens in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
Speaks Spanish
Esther Corona & Mohamed Chakmakchi is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Crescent Park in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Maria Heredia Anton & Karla Infante Lopez is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Downtown North in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Sorina Prisacaru is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Shuhuan Hsu is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Midtown in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Niiara Dzhylialova is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Barron Park in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Ren Hui is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Green Acres in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Karla Alvarez Falconi is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Charleston Gardens in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Chrystie Tzugaris & Shawn Felsch is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Khadijeh Lashkari & Khosrow is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Charleston Gardens in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Lichen Hou is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Midtown in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Huimin Li is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Charleston Meadow in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Nolvia Chacon Sanchez is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in St. Claire Gardens in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Targe Lindsay Jr. is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Duveneck/St. Francis in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Maria Salinas Patino is a child care home offering daycare programs located in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Xuecong Huang is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Midtown in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Gulnur Kuzdibayeva is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in St. Claire Gardens in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Emy Nazarian is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Midtown in Palo Alto, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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The Cost of Childcare in California
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in California? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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Top 3 Things to Know When Choosing an In-Home Daycare
If you're considering an in-home daycare, these are the top three things to know that are absolutely critical for your child’s safety and well-being.
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What is an in-home daycare?
An in-home daycare is childcare run out of a daycare provider's home, rather than a daycare center. Learn more about home based daycares.
FAQs About Palo Alto In-Home Daycares
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How many kids can a home daycare have in California?
- In California, small family childcare homes can care for up to eight children, while large family childcare homes can accommodate up to 14 children.
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How many home daycares are in Palo Alto, CA?
- There are currently 29 home daycares in Palo Alto.
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What is the average monthly cost of in-home daycare in Palo Alto?
- The average monthly tuition for full time care in a home daycare is $2900. This is based on provider cost data for home daycares listed on Winnie.