Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare in Palo Alto, CA, offers early childhood education with programs up to pre–kindergarten in the University South neighborhood.
The center serves preschool–age children in an urban community setting within Palo Alto.
Nearby early childhood options include Odyssey Montessori and Discovery Children's House Montessori School, located within one mile.
Palo Alto private school families should note that average tuition is approximately $38,391 for elementary levels.
The school provides care and learning programs aligned with early childhood standards in a city–based environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare?
The application deadline for Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare located?
Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare is located in the University South neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare is Castilleja School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Odyssey Montessori (0.2 miles away)
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Odyssey Montessori
Montessori School
100 Addison Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(659) 321-2747
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(659) 321-2747
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
625 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Discovery Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
437 Webster St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
0.6 miles
Gr: K-1 | 50 students
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
1095 Channing Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 3
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