Best Pre-K Schools & Programs in San Mateo, CA

Welcome Amigos Preschool

This bilingual preschool program supports children from 18 months to transitional kindergarten, fostering growth in language, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills. Through play, music, art, and exploration, each class builds creativity, confidence, and school readiness.

Pre-Kindergarten

Our pre-kindergarten program focuses on preparing your child for elementary school success. Adhering to school readiness guidelines developed by the California Department of Education, we introduce your child to writing, language, math, science and social studies through interactive, play based teaching. Our fantastic teachers ensure every pre-kindergarten child is ready to take flight after leaving for kindergarten. The packed schedule of learning and play guarantees that every child will always want to come to school. Every day we build on the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of each child; with an emphasis on character and citizenship development.

Preschool

STEAM subjects are in high demand in the modern world and research shows that it's never too early for your child to explore these essential subjects of science, technology, engineering, art and math. At Kids Konnect, we're committed to introducing your preschooler to STEAM learning through fun activities, lessons and games.

Pre-Kindergarten

Our pre-kindergarten program focuses on preparing your child for elementary school success. Adhering to school readiness guidelines developed by the California Department of Education, we introduce your child to writing, language, math, science and social studies through interactive, play based teaching. Our fantastic teachers ensure every pre-kindergarten child is ready to take flight after leaving for kindergarten. The packed schedule of learning and play guarantees that every child will always want to come to school. Every day we build on the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of each child; with an emphasis on character and citizenship development.

Preschool

STEAM subjects are in high demand in the modern world and research shows that it's never too early for your child to explore these essential subjects of science, technology, engineering, art and math. At Kids Konnect, we're committed to introducing your preschooler to STEAM learning through fun activities, lessons and games.

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Play-Based Flexible Co-OP

Activities are selected to provide daily opportunities for language development, fine-motor & gross-motor development, sensory integration, and functional independence while supporting children where they are so they can grow and develop at their own pace. Indoor/Outdoor Freedom all day long!

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Pre-K / TK Program

L’Academy’s Pre-K / TK program prepares children for kindergarten with a focus on early literacy, math, and independence. Through structured lessons and leadership opportunities, children build confidence, problem-solving skills, and readiness for the next stage of learning.

Preschool Program

L’Academy’s preschool program nurtures whole-child development through hands-on, play-based learning inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori. In mixed-age classrooms, children build confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking while developing bilingual skills in Mandarin and English readiness.

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Prekindergarten Program

Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. Teachers model respect and kindness, and children learn how to resolve conflicts and build friendships. Children also learn to express themselves through writing and telling complete stories.

Preschool Program

Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.

Pre-K

Our super star explorers have already developed their Confidence, Commitment and Character and are now getting ready for the next phase in their preschool endeavors as future Kindergartners. These children will continue to be lifelong learners and will foster the love for exploration by further building on their existing knowledge base from getting additional exposure to science, math and technology. We implement many opportunities for growth and will continue to build on their emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic skills. When the children leave our program, they will be ready to embark on their next journey and will be prepared to take on new challenges confidently!

Preschool

This classroom provides an enriched and challenging hands-on curriculum that continues to ignite children’s inner curiosity enabling realistic learning opportunities through a solid routine that brings out their creativity. Exploring world geography, reading multicultural literature, researching world cultures, playing traditional games are just some of the ways we are building a community of global learners. Throughout the learning process, our students are able to watch their teacher model, or demonstrate, each step in the task or strategy multiple times. Such modeling and repetition allows students to understand both how to perform each step and why each step is important. In this phase our children are practicing by applying their knowledge and developing it further by learning about the world and its food, music and clothing. Children will get to explore and experience various cultures Around the World.

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Kindergarten Prep

The last year before kindergarten is a time of growth. We offer a program that gives you both teachers who cherish this important time, and curriculum recognized by parents and teachers for helping children build the social and academic skills needed to be ready for school.

Preschool

Preschool is a big year. We’ve designed our program to give you complete confidence in every aspect of your child’s experience; from health and safety; to ready-for-school curriculum; to the full support of experienced teachers.

Kindergarten Prep

The last year before kindergarten is a time of growth. We offer a program that gives you both teachers who cherish this important time, and curriculum recognized by parents and teachers for helping children build the social and academic skills needed to be ready for school.

Preschool

Preschool is a big year. We’ve designed our program to give you complete confidence in every aspect of your child’s experience; from health and safety; to ready-for-school curriculum; to the full support of experienced teachers.

Pre-K Program

Our program offers a seamless journey from sensory play to kindergarten readiness. We balance social-emotional growth with foundational STEM and literacy. By nurturing curiosity and independence, we ensure every child builds the academic grit and confidence needed for a smooth transition to school.

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Children's House

The Children's House is a carefully prepared Montessori environment where children develop fundamental skills through hands-on exploration, cultivate deep concentration, and discover the joy of purposeful work. Mixed-age groupings foster a family-like community where children learn from one another across the curriculum of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture.

Pre-K

The pre-kindergarten program offers a play-based curriculum with age-appropriate activities and learning opportunities that promote positive self-esteem, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual development.

Pre-Kindergarten

The pre-kindergarten program offers a play-based curriculum with thematic, hands-on activities designed to support social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual development. The program uses the Responsive Classroom approach and emphasizes cooperative play, positive relationships, and service learning.

Children's House

The Children's House is a prepared Montessori environment designed to integrate four main areas of learning: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, and Language. Children learn through exploration and are guided by their inner motivation in a warm, clean, orderly, and beautiful setting that bridges home and school experiences.

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Pre-K

Our super star explorers have already developed their Confidence, Commitment and Character and are now getting ready for the next phase in their preschool endeavors as future Kindergartners. These children will continue to be lifelong learners and will foster the love for exploration by further building on their existing knowledge base from getting additional exposure to science, math and technology. We implement many opportunities for growth and will continue to build on their emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic skills. When the children leave our program, they will be ready to embark on their next journey and will be prepared to take on new challenges confidently!

Preschool

This classroom provides an enriched and challenging hands-on curriculum that continues to ignite children’s inner curiosity enabling realistic learning opportunities through a solid routine that brings out their creativity. Exploring world geography, reading multicultural literature, researching world cultures, playing traditional games are just some of the ways we are building a community of global learners. Throughout the learning process, our students are able to watch their teacher model, or demonstrate, each step in the task or strategy multiple times. Such modeling and repetition allows students to understand both how to perform each step and why each step is important. In this phase our children are practicing by applying their knowledge and developing it further by learning about the world and its food, music and clothing. Children will get to explore and experience various cultures Around the World.