Free Preschools near Redwood City, CA
We believe that mental strength is just as important as academic achievement, and that early childhood is a critical time to lay the foundation for lifelong emotional wellness. We believe children...
Preschool
At Bright Learning Academy, children engage in a hands-on, enriching curriculum that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Through stories, cultural exploration, art, music, and interactive activities, children develop critical thinking skills.
Infant Program
At Bright Learning Academy, we provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children learn, grow, and thrive. Our early learning programs foster creativity, confidence, social skills, and school readiness while inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
Also offers: Toddler Care
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We offer a creative early childhood curriculum using nature play to support various educational activities for children. We connect children to nature through gardening, sand and mud play, building...
Wonder Woods
Daily activities balance structured learning with free play to support cognitive, social, and physical development. Outdoor nature play with climbing, water and sand, gardening. Learning focus on role play, storytelling, building, math skills, social responsibility and kindness.
Tiny Sprouts
Personalized and responsive care following home schedule for feeding napping and play. Activities include tummy time, sensory play, story time, music and outdoor playtime. Focus on consistent routines, social interaction, motor skills, and language development.
Also offers: Sunshine Meadows
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French language immersion preschool program focuses on providing a fun and engaging learning environment that emphasizes the acquisition of four key skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing...
Free Preschool Program
School Age Care Program
Also offers: Infant Care Program
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Speaks Spanish
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At Catalyst Kids, we believe every child deserves quality care and education. We offer free and affordable childcare through subsidized programs for qualifying families, ensuring all children have...
Preschool
The Catalyst Kids preschool program fosters remarkable growth in children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development through hands-on exploration, meaningful interactions, and teacher-guided learning. Rooted in the HighScope and Reggio Emilia approaches, our program is further guided by California’s Desired Results assessment process, Learning Foundations, and Curriculum Frameworks. Our rich and dynamic learning environment reflects the unique interests of each child, offering materials and spaces that support foundational skills in literacy, math, science, the arts, and social studies. With safe, sensory-friendly classrooms, children engage in small and large group activities, hands-on learning experiences, and independent exploration that promote confidence and school readiness. A structured yet flexible daily routine helps children feel secure and supported, with key elements including Plan-Do-Review, small group instruction, and circle time to foster decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking. Our research-based Pathways to Literacy curriculum ensures children receive focused, engaging instruction that builds early literacy and math skills. Outdoor play is an essential part of each day, encouraging exploration, movement, and a connection with nature. As children transition to kindergarten, our program collaborates with elementary schools and families to ensure a smooth, confident progression. With strong family partnerships, an open-door policy, and ongoing communication, Catalyst Kids creates a nurturing environment where children develop the skills they need for future academic success.
TK & Kindergarten Enrichment
The Catalyst Kids Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten program provides a supportive, enriching environment for children as they embark on their early school journey. Designed as a seamless extension of the school day, our curriculum fosters discovery, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on activities and structured enrichment. Using Catalyst Kids Learning Through Literacy, we integrate English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies into engaging, literature-based experiences that build motivation, foundational skills, and core values. Children participate in STEM projects, creative expression activities, leadership opportunities, and structured physical development, all tailored to their interests and developmental needs. A balanced daily schedule includes meeting time to foster community, structured homework and academic enrichment, nutritious meals served family-style, and 30 Fit, ensuring active movement for a healthy lifestyle. Children explore long-term interests through specialized clubs and enjoy open recreation time with access to quiet spaces, dramatic play, and outdoor activities. Our dedicated teachers create meaningful connections, guiding children with respect and creativity. Strong family partnerships ensure collaboration through daily communication, school events, and shared program goals, making Catalyst Kids a trusted partner in each child’s early learning experience.
Also offers: Before & After Care, Summer Camp, Camps
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At Catalyst Kids, we believe every child deserves quality care and education. We offer free and affordable childcare through subsidized programs for qualifying families, ensuring all children have...
TK & Kindergarten Enrichment
The Catalyst Kids Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten program provides a supportive, enriching environment for children as they embark on their early school journey. Designed as a seamless extension of the school day, our curriculum fosters discovery, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on activities and structured enrichment. Using Catalyst Kids Learning Through Literacy, we integrate English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies into engaging, literature-based experiences that build motivation, foundational skills, and core values. Children participate in STEM projects, creative expression activities, leadership opportunities, and structured physical development, all tailored to their interests and developmental needs. A balanced daily schedule includes meeting time to foster community, structured homework and academic enrichment, nutritious meals served family-style, and 30 Fit, ensuring active movement for a healthy lifestyle. Children explore long-term interests through specialized clubs and enjoy open recreation time with access to quiet spaces, dramatic play, and outdoor activities. Our dedicated teachers create meaningful connections, guiding children with respect and creativity. Strong family partnerships ensure collaboration through daily communication, school events, and shared program goals, making Catalyst Kids a trusted partner in each child’s early learning experience.
Before & After Care
The Catalyst Kids Before & After School program provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where children can extend their learning, build friendships, and explore new interests. Located on elementary school campuses, our programs foster positive relationships and support children’s academic and social development. With structured activities and ample opportunities for self-directed exploration, students receive homework assistance, participate in creative projects, and engage in hands-on learning beyond the classroom. Each center is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the children, families, and school communities it serves. Our daily schedule includes a community-building meeting, academic enrichment, nutritious meals served family-style, and 30 Fit, ensuring at least 30 minutes of physical activity for a healthy lifestyle. Children explore their interests through long-term clubs, enjoy open recreation, and participate in both indoor and outdoor play spaces tailored to different age groups. Our dedicated staff, trained in child development, CPR, and first aid, create a nurturing atmosphere where kids feel supported and empowered. Additionally, we offer specialized TK and Kindergarten enrichment programs to meet the unique needs of our youngest learners, ensuring a seamless transition between school and extended care.
Also offers: Camps, Summer Camp
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Home daycare center offering a structured schedule with daily lesson plans, life skill lessons, and activities to develop Kindergarten readiness. Children are encouraged to express creativity freely...
Pre k ready
We will be working for each child to build the core skills and develop language, cognitive. Emotional development being in school set. Building friendships away from home. Field trip
Growing Together Daycare
I’m 24 hours Monday through Friday I work with mix age group daily. Infant care and pre k to school age care. I provide the security and creating a cultural of inclusion care.
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Multilingual home-based daycare for children. Curriculum includes Chinese language immersion, and cultural lessons are also taught. Children are encouraged to learn through play-based activities.
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Our bilingual kindergarten offers a unique Montessori based program that blends Mandarin and English for infants and toddlers. Our qualified teachers hold site supervision permit, certified in CPR and...
Free Preschool Program
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Infant Care Program, School Age Care Program
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Family child care home located in the Oceanview district. Children follow age-appropriate schedules and learn through a variety of play-based activities such as reading, arts & crafts and visits to...
Speaks Spanish
Small, play-based nonprofit, state-funded preschool providing care to children and families in local community since 1972. Program believes in family engagement and partnership with the community to...
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Head Start and Early Head Start childcare center, formerly known as IHSD, serving qualified families of toddlers and preschool-aged children in the greater East Palo Alto community. Center uses the...
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This childcare program focuses on teaching and supporting children through daily routines and learning experiences in a nurturing environment. The program includes potty training support, circle time,...
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Preschools near Redwood City, CA
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Located in Atherton, our small play-based daycare offers individualized care for children ages 4 months to 4 years. We create a nurturing environment where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers can...
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Montessori-style home preschool providing care for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children near the San Bruno Library. Environment encourages children to develop at an individual pace while...
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Warm, play-based daycare with a small group setting where each child is cared for as an individual. Led by a teacher with 19 years of early childhood experience. We support social-emotional growth,...
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Home-based Spanish immersion childcare focused on providing a space where children can develop independence and a sense of responsibility and respect for others. Infants and toddlers participate in...
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Home-based childcare program offering fun activities for infants and toddlers in an uncrowded home. Daily activities include indoor and outdoor play, academics, story time, learning games, singing,...
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An authentic Montessori environment and education for infants and children ages zero through six.
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A brand new innovative infant toddler center catering to ages 0-17 months (18 months and over transition to the sister center at Mowry Avenue). Genius Kids is an award winning child -care program...
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Home family childcare and preschool offering care for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children. Our goal is to provide relationship-based, quality care in a non-institutional environment. Small...
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PTS is a play-based preschool and infant program, where the curriculum focuses on the whole child with a constructivist approach in a nurturing Jewish environment. Activities include art, drama,...
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Provider offering childcare services for infants and toddlers. Goal is to create an environment where children are provided the opportunity to develop cognitively, emotionally, socially, and...
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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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How to Find Out if You Qualify for Free Preschool Through Head Start
Head Start programs serve as a much-needed resource for children and families, preparing them for the future through education, connection, and support.
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How to Find Free Preschool
Preschools can vary in cost, but what about free? Finding preschool for free is possible - here are 4 ways parents can find a free preschool for their child.
FAQs About Redwood City Free Preschools
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Is Pre-K free in California?
- The state of California offers complimentary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) for four and five-year-old kids. For those five-year-olds who aren't quite ready for the standard kindergarten curriculum, there's an alternative called Transitional Kindergarten (TK).