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
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
1.1 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
456 College Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 462-8150
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 462-8150
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Lydian Academy
(2)
815 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-0550
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-0550
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
1.1 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Roberts School
Daycare / Preschool
641 Coleman Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
870 N California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 899-7385
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 899-7385
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 353 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Palo Alto High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,891 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Addison Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Walter Hays Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1525 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5956
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5956
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
725 Welch Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8230
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8230
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
East Palo Alto Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Myrtle St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 893-8900
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 893-8900
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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