Best School-Age Childcare in Palo Alto, CA

Extended Classtime

During Extended Classtime, students enjoy games, art and craft activities, music, reading and various enrichment classes. The afternoon session also includes a brief recess, the opportunity to complete homework, and a time to eat a snack.

Kindergarten

Challenger’s fun-filled kindergarten program engages students and develops their ability to stay on task in order to optimize their success. We’ve perfected the balance between play and learning so well that our kindergartners can’t tell the difference—it’s a seamless environment of learning and fun.

Before & After School Care

Before school and after school care provided on-site care at your school, in a place full of caring educators.

Tutoring

Our tutors collaborate with your child’s teachers to create a customized approach to advancing your child’s academic performance. Plus, we tutor right in the comfort of a classroom at your child’s school! Most importantly, for long-lasting results we are committed to inspiring a love of learning in each child with whom we work.

Before & After School Care

Before school and after school care provided on-site care at your school, in a place full of caring educators.

Homework Assistance

We know that homework completion, accuracy, and understanding are of top priority for parents with children in after school care. Our tutors offer guidance and assistance with homework and have additional exercises for each child to work on based on his/her individualized plan.

Before & After School Care

Before school and after school care provided on-site care at your school, in a place full of caring educators.

Tutoring

Our tutors collaborate with your child’s teachers to create a customized approach to advancing your child’s academic performance. Plus, we tutor right in the comfort of a classroom at your child’s school! Most importantly, for long-lasting results we are committed to inspiring a love of learning in each child with whom we work.

Before & After School Care

Before school and after school care provided on-site care at your school, in a place full of caring educators.

Homework Assistance

We know that homework completion, accuracy, and understanding are of top priority for parents with children in after school care. Our tutors offer guidance and assistance with homework and have additional exercises for each child to work on based on his/her individualized plan.

Before & After School Care

Before school and after school care provided on-site care at your school, in a place full of caring educators.

Tutoring

Our tutors collaborate with your child’s teachers to create a customized approach to advancing your child’s academic performance. Plus, we tutor right in the comfort of a classroom at your child’s school! Most importantly, for long-lasting results we are committed to inspiring a love of learning in each child with whom we work.

Before & After School Care

Before school and after school care provided on-site care at your school, in a place full of caring educators.

Tutoring

Our tutors collaborate with your child’s teachers to create a customized approach to advancing your child’s academic performance. Plus, we tutor right in the comfort of a classroom at your child’s school! Most importantly, for long-lasting results we are committed to inspiring a love of learning in each child with whom we work.

Before & After School Care

Before school and after school care provided on-site care at your school, in a place full of caring educators.

Homework Assistance

We know that homework completion, accuracy, and understanding are of top priority for parents with children in after school care. Our tutors offer guidance and assistance with homework and have additional exercises for each child to work on based on his/her individualized plan.

Before & After School Care

Before school and after school care provided on-site care at your school, in a place full of caring educators.

Homework Assistance

We know that homework completion, accuracy, and understanding are of top priority for parents with children in after school care. Our tutors offer guidance and assistance with homework and have additional exercises for each child to work on based on his/her individualized plan.

Before & After School Care

Before school and after school care provided on-site care at your school, in a place full of caring educators.

Tutoring

Our tutors collaborate with your child’s teachers to create a customized approach to advancing your child’s academic performance. Plus, we tutor right in the comfort of a classroom at your child’s school! Most importantly, for long-lasting results we are committed to inspiring a love of learning in each child with whom we work.

Before & After School Care

Before school and after school care provided on-site care at your school, in a place full of caring educators.

Tutoring

Our tutors collaborate with your child’s teachers to create a customized approach to advancing your child’s academic performance. Plus, we tutor right in the comfort of a classroom at your child’s school! Most importantly, for long-lasting results we are committed to inspiring a love of learning in each child with whom we work.

Before & After School Care

Before school and after school care provided on-site care at your school, in a place full of caring educators.

Homework Assistance

We know that homework completion, accuracy, and understanding are of top priority for parents with children in after school care. Our tutors offer guidance and assistance with homework and have additional exercises for each child to work on based on his/her individualized plan.

School-Age Childcare Program

Summer Camp (Drop-in Program)

Our School Age Care is part of the Drop-in Program and welcomes kids who nap or don’t. For non-nappers, we offer a morning-only option (Mon–Thurs, 8am–12pm). Children enjoy music, STEM, art, and outdoor play—ideal for school breaks, flexible care, and mixed-age families.

School-Age Childcare Program

Private Kindergarten

The Kindergarten curriculum closely follows the principles of Montessori education. Our holistic approach to education is evident as we support the opportunities for development socially, physically, intellectually and emotionally for each child. Children are able to move on when ready for a new challenge. Therefore, lessons are presented in small groups to the children and through observation, the teacher determines when the child has internalized a concept and is ready for a new concept.The Kindergarten year highlights critical thinking, independence, comprehension, and preparedness for elementary.

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Kindergarten

Our kindergarten curriculum focuses on developing foundational skills that prepare students for later learning in the areas of math, science, social studies, and language arts. Understanding the alphabet and reading comprehension is a primary instruction in Kindergarten. Children begin to develop writing skills with guidance by using a combination of drawing, storytelling, and writing to convey an event or share an opinion. Kindergarteners learn to count to 100 by ones and tens and write numbers from zero to twenty. They are introduced to life science, physical science, earth science, and space science. Introduction to foreign language incorporates songs, drawing, coloring, and cultural visual aids.

Before & After Care

Stratford offers Extended Day programs to give parents the added convenience to meet their busy schedule. Dedicated and specially trained staff, experienced in working with students, oversees homework and facilitates creative and fun activities. Available as early as 7:00 a.m. before the school day begins and after the school day ends until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, Extended Day provides students with structured time for finishing school work and ample time to socialize, read, play games, and enjoy team challenges or independent activities.

Kindergarten

In Stratford’s kindergarten program, students tackle math, grammar, phonics, and reading in the morning, while afternoon sessions feature music, writing, Spanish, and science several times each week. Kindergarten students learn to explore subjects more deeply – allowing for greater understanding, more critical thinking, and analysis. Kindergarteners begin formal recitation to develop public speaking skills, and teachers use poetry, music, and reading aloud to promote students’ self-assurance in front of a group. While academically challenging, Stratford kindergarten classes embody the pillars of Stratford School spirit – joyful warmth, sparkling intelligence, and passionate commitment.

School-Age Childcare Program

Coding and STEM Summer Camp

*CAMP DATES: June 8 - July 17* Our next-gen labs are a total vibe. Energetic instructors recruited from elite universities like Stanford and NYU bring their own flair, inspiring campers to transform ideas into reality—from apps and games to BattleBots® and custom 3D designs. Each session blends hands-on learning with campus exploration and traditions like dress-up days, raffles, and gaming tournaments. It's our one-of-a-kind recipe for summer magic.

Summer Camp

Ready for the Best Summer Ever? Give your K–10th grader the summer of a lifetime at Camp Galileo, where every week is a new adventure. With an imagination-sparking curriculum, hands-on learning, and plenty of outdoor play, it's endlessly enriching and unforgettably fun.

School-Age Childcare Program

Math Program (6-12)

For kids 6-12, practice really does make perfect. The Kumon math curriculum helps your child develop a firm foundation in arithmetic, fractions, decimals and more, while improving study skills. By independently solving a wide range of math problems, your child will continually progress and be challenged to succeed.

Reading Program (6-12)

A love of reading begins begins with a strong foundation developed at Kumon. The worksheets can propel your child on a lifelong reading journey, where improved vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and interpretation become an asset throughout school, and beyond.

Math Program (3-5)

The Kumon Math Program will start developing your child’s very first math skills, including counting, writing numbers, mental calculations and even addition and subtraction.

Reading Program (3-5)

The Kumon Reading Program starts your pre-readers off with fun “look, listen and repeat” worksheets. Colorful illustrations help connect words to familiar objects, to start putting words together. Your child will progress to identify nouns, verbs and adjectives, and use them within sentences.

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