Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare

Reviews

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  Pamela Milani

  Jun 19, 2026
  5.0
  Both of our children started at this daycare (Downtown Palo Alto on Ramona Street) when they were just 12 weeks old and stayed until kindergarten. We could not have asked for a better experience. The teachers are exceptionally prepared, experienced, kind, and genuinely loving. From infancy through preschool, they created a nurturing environment where our children thrived socially, emotionally, and academically. What stood out most was the quality of the curriculum. Every year, the children worked on a variety of art and STEM projects that encouraged creativity and problem-solving. One of our favorites was the ArtBot project, which combined engineering and art in a fun and engaging way. The children also regularly practiced giving presentations, building confidence and communication skills from an early age. The learning extended beyond the classroom through frequent field trips to nearby parks, the train station, the grocery store, and the public library. The teachers also emphasized respect, kindness, and consideration for others. The program was also a lot of fun and play. Summer activities included water and foam play, and even visits from Hawaiian shaved ice trucks, experiences our children looked forward to every year. A special thank you to Director Miss Nancy, Assistant Director Miss Cassy, and Mery for creating such a well-organized and welcoming environment. Communication was excellent, and the daycare app kept parents informed without being overwhelming. We are also especially grateful to Miss Angelica and Miss Astri for preparing our children so well for kindergarten, as well as to all of the wonderful teachers who cared for and guided them over the years. This daycare was a wonderful support for our family, and we are very grateful for the care, education, and memories our children received here. We will miss it deeply!
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  Hyuna Lee

  Aug 15, 2025
  5.0
  To the amazing teachers of the Octopus class—including Main Teacher Melissa, Ms. Concetta, the other Teacher Melissa, and Teacher Mina (new teacher, so wonderful!)—thank you from the bottom of my heart. I want to give a huge shoutout to the main Teacher Melissa, who has been absolutely wonderful to our baby. She has made all the difference in our journey here. When our baby started at just seven months old, we couldn't have imagined she would be so happy to come to the center every day, now that she is almost 15 months and ready to move up! The photos you all post on the app are so cherished, and the communication has always been kind, professional, and thoughtful. Your care is both personalized and well-structured, and it's clear you're not just teachers—you are raising our baby alongside us. You always listen and respond with such care, and for that, I am incredibly grateful. I couldn't recommend this Palo Alto downtown KinderCare more! A special thank you also goes to Ms. Mery, Cass, and Director Nancy, who are all awesome and amazing. We can't wait for our baby to begin her new class and will share more updates then!
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  Ioan Alexandru Sucan

  Jun 20, 2025
  5.0
  We had 2 kids go to Downtown Kindercare, we spent 6 years here. The staff is great, the program values fun and education, there's various additional classes kids can take (eg, cooking). I would definitely recommend this place.
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  Colleen Silva-Hayden

  Mar 6, 2025
  5.0
  Excellent staff who provide thoughtful and personalized care and instruction. They go out of there way to tailor to each family and child’s needs.

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