A HeadsUp! Child Development Center offers parents the security of knowing that their children are receiving the finest care and development guidance available.
It combines an innovative approach to early learning with traditional values and the joy of discovery.
The preschool program is a modified Montessori curriculum incorporating art, music, and imaginative play into the traditional emphasis on practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, science, and cultural activities.
The HeadsUp! program recognizes the astonishing capabilities of very young children and offers games and activities that encourage the development of fundamental thinking skills.
These skills are the source of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
The HeadsUp! program encourages children to become conscious of and take pride in their emerging competence.
By becoming aware of the skills he or she has, a young child is better able to use them.
Top Rankings
Headsup! Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
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 Headsup! Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Headsup! Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Headsup! Child Development Center located?
Headsup! Child Development Center is located in the North San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Headsup! Child Development Center is North Valley Baptist School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is LifeConnections Children's Learning Center (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Play 'n' Learn Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
495 Massar Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 259-5736
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 259-5736
6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Play 'n' Learn Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
495 Massar Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 259-5736
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 259-5736
6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
LifeConnections Children's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3571 N 1st St Bldg QSTE101
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 424-3500
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 424-3500
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
341 Great Mall Parkway
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
1323 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
1323 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 413-3056
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 413-3056
2.1 miles
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
1323 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Granada Islamic School
(Islamic)
3003 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Rise Academy
(Islamic)
4415 Fortran Ct
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 389-7607
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 389-7607
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 171 students
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
341 Great Mall Parkway
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
1323 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
360 S Abel St
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-8110
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-8110
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Granada Islamic School
(Islamic)
3003 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
LifeConnections Children's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3571 N 1st St Bldg QSTE101
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 424-3500
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 424-3500
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
341 Great Mall Parkway
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
400 S Abel St
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-7212
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-7212
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Granada Islamic School
(Islamic)
3003 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dolores Huerta Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3556 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2000
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2000
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Abram Agnew Elementary School
(Math: 40-49%)
3534 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 669-4100
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 669-4100
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
3588 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
(669) 369-4400
San Jose, CA 95134
(669) 369-4400
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Don Callejon
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4176 Lick Mill Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3300
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3300
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Montague Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 Laurie Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 423-1900
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 423-1900
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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