Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare

Reviews

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  Preya S

  Aug 1, 2026
  5.0
  Felt like we won the lottery when we got off the waitlist, and it did not disappoint. We (and our child) love everything about Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare. The environment there is incredibly warm and nurturing, and the teachers and staff go above and beyond every single day to provide excellent care. Even at the infant stage, they have a curriculum and take the babies on local field trips, and tailor each child’s care to their own needs and developmental stage. They are very communicative during drop off and pick up each day, and share daily progress and photos via the app. Could not recommend this daycare more highly!
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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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  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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  Dan Riskin

  Dec 14, 2023
  1.0
  I joined the wait list before my daughter was born. Cassandra worked with us. We learned a half a year later that there was one step in the process that wasn't completed. We asked if Cassandra could put us back on the waitlist from the date we first went through the process. Cassandra had no sympathy. Since then, we've been waiting to come off the waitlist. We know others who were taken off the waitlist even from application after we were properly in the system. We've called KinderCare several times, but been blown off. There has been no follow up from them. Overall, this was a bad experience.

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