Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Play 'n' Learn
About the School
- Play 'N' Learn has built a tradition over the last 25 years of providing a warm, caring and safe atmosphere for children to learn through creative activities and free exploration.
- Every child is given time to socialize, create, discover, and build self-confidence as they master new skills.
- Our curriculum is developmentally balanced to ensure your child blossoms in an atmosphere where they are challenged intellectually, socially and physically.
- Play 'N' Learn's educational process begins here.
- The first three years of life are arguably the most important for language and cognitive development.
- To support and encourage this growth, it is important that your child feel safe and cared for at school.
- Our teachers set attainable goals and expect the unexpected, even the occasional tantrum.
- Through it all, they are patient and loving with every child.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Your Child Deserves the Best
- Play 'N' Learn has built a tradition over the last 25 years of providing a warm, caring and safe atmosphere for children to learn through creative activities and free exploration. Every child is given time to socialize, create, discover, and build self-confidence as they master new skills. Our curriculum is developmentally balanced to ensure your child blossoms in an atmosphere where they are challenged intellectually, socially and physically. Play 'N' Learn's educational process begins here. The first three years of life are arguably the most important for language and cognitive development. To support and encourage this growth, it is important that your child feel safe and cared for at school. Our teachers set attainable goals and expect the unexpected, even the occasional tantrum. Through it all, they are patient and loving with every child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Play 'n' Learn?
The application deadline for Play 'n' Learn is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Play 'n' Learn located?
Play 'n' Learn is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 13 other private schools located in South San Jose.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Play 'n' Learn is Cambrian Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Kiddie Academy Of San Jose (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-6
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
521 W Capitol Expy
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 978-1500
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 1-5 | 31 students
Montessori School
3635 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 963-0360
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1081 Foxworthy Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-7380
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
4850 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 978-1355
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1175 Hillsdale Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 269-2222
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
4340 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 833-7050
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,947 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
Christian
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2492
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
1325 Bouret Dr
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 979-8210
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 46
All-girls (Catholic)
2281 Plummer Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-1664
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
5828 Santa Teresa Blvd
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 578-4800
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-6
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
521 W Capitol Expy
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 978-1500
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 1-5 | 31 students
Montessori School
3635 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 963-0360
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
4850 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 978-1355
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1175 Hillsdale Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 269-2222
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
4340 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 833-7050
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-6
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
521 W Capitol Expy
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 978-1500
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1081 Foxworthy Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-7380
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
4850 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 978-1355
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1175 Hillsdale Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 269-2222
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1170 Foxworthy Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 723-5140
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education
Vocational School
760 Hillsdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 723-6464
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 723-6464
0.4 miles
Gr: 11-12
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4245 Meg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6255
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6255
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Bluefield Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 226-4655
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 226-4655
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Canoas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 Wren Dr.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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