C-A-R Milestones Preschool

3864 Middlefield Rd.,
Palo Alto,
(650)618-3325

(DA)

2 yrs to 5 yrs

9 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 3:45 p.m.

20

per

class

Inclusive program w/ small groups of children w/&w/out developmental delays or risk factors.Monitoring assesses child's individ. personality, growth rate,leaming style, strengths & needs. State lic. www.c-a-r.org

Challenger School -Palo Alto Campus

3380 Middlefield Rd.,
Palo Alto
(650)213-8245

3 yrs PS to 8th grade

7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Academic excellence. individual achievement, strong logic and thinking skills, self reliance, values. Lic # 434403575 www.challengerschool.com

Chi Wrens' Creative
Loaning Canters-Atherton

299 Alameda de Las Pulgas Rd.
(650) 233-1860

2,5 yrs to 5 yrs

7:30 a,m, to 6 p.m.

150

HIGH QUALITY PROGRAM. Low teacher to child ratios, NAEYC and NSAC Accredi-tation. Part-Time Pre-School program from 9-2 each day, Developmentally appropriate curriculum utilizing a play-based philosophy. Lic. #414000081 & 414000082 Please visit us at www.cclc.com

The Children's Pre-school Center

4000 Middlefield Rd., T-1.
Palo Alto
(650)493-5770

6 wks to 5 yrs

7:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

137

The key to quality is responsive, loving relationships. We have a stable, multicultural, expert teaching staff who will help your child learn in a supportive environment. NAEYC Accredited. www.cpsccares.org

Downtown Child Care Center

848 Ramona Ave.,
Palo Alto
(650)473-1100

(MP)

Infant to 6 yrs

7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

104

NAEYC Accredited. High quality program with play-based. Lic.#434404999 & 43440998. www.cclc.com

Good Neighbor Montessori

4000 Middlefield Rd., Ste. K4.
Palo Alto
(650) 493-2777 (DA)

18 mos to 5 yrs

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

60

Since 1986, Modified Montessori, nurturing, safe & multi-cultural with qualified, loving & stable teaching staff in 3 classrooms with low ratios. Spanish, Mandarin, gymnastics, dance, piano. Lic, #430710452 www.goodneighbormontessori.com

HeadsUp!

4251 El Camino Real.
Palo Alto
(650) 424-1221

(DA)

0 to 6 yrs

7:30 a.m.

to 6 p.m.

105

The HeadsUp! Montessori curriculum encourages development of fundamental thinking skills thru art, music. imaginative play, practical life skills, language, mathematics, science & cultural activities. Closed only 10 days/yr. Exceeds min, staffing ratios required by state law. Lic. #434400424-5 www.headsup.org

Montessori School of Los Altos

4161 Alma St.,
Palo Alto
(650) 493-7200

2 V2 yrs to 6 yrs

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

48

Our fully-integrated Montessori program includes academics, music, art, French. Spanish, cultural studies and more, in our beautiful setting with inviting classrooms and lush gardens. Serving Peninsula families for 35 years in our year-round program. Lic, #434404899, www.montessorischooloflosaltos.org

Palo Alto Community

Child Care (PACCC) 3990 Ventura Ct.,
Palo Alto
(650) 493-2361

(MP, DA)

2 mos to 51h grade

7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(varies)

varies with pro-gram

Over 30 years experience providing quality chiIdcare. Seven infant/ toddler/preschool centers. Low child-to-teacher ratios, experienced staff. varied programs, stimulating environments, nutritious meals. www.paccc.com

The Way We Grow Infant Center

2201 University Ave.,
Palo Alto
(650) 353-4484

(DA)

Birth to 3 yrs

7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

40

Enrolling Infants in our high quality multi-cultural center, over 30 years experience. Safe, warm, loving environment offering a child-centered, age-appropriate curriculum w/ books, art. music & dance. Experienced, dedicated & qualified Educating staff.

Whistle Stop Child Development Center

3801 Miranda Ave,. Bldg, T6-B,
Palo Alto
(650) 852-3497

8 wks to 5.9 yrs

6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Play-based curriculum. Lic.#434400202. www.whistle-stop.org