We are happy to boast a high average tenure of teachers.
Our longest term teacher, Ms. Guitar, has been here over 20 years! Several of our staff have a degree in Early Childhood Education or are currently enrolled in college courses to earn one.
Our teachers have a true love of learning and a passion for working with children.
Our center director and assistant director are both very new to their positions, we are eager to see the growth in our young management team!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
214 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare Santa Clara! Our center has been serving children for over 40 years. We are excited to continue that tradition of quality! We believe in fostering whole child development. Every classroom has a special curriculum tailored specifically for that age group. Please stop by and check us out!
- Here at KinderCare Santa Clara, the health and safety of your children is one of our top priorities. The front of our building may only be entered with a code that only our enrolled families and staff have; all of our playgrounds are fenced with locked gates as well. Ms. Kelsey is the Health and Safety Coordinator on site. Kelsey's role includes conducting emergency drills, ensuring staff CPR and First Aid cards are up to date, and maintaining high cleanliness standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Hindi, Spanish
- Cal Works, 4Cs, Choices for Children, Pace, discuss others on tour.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Santa Clara KinderCare often compared to?
Santa Clara KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Stratford School Santa Clara Pomeroy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Santa Clara KinderCare?
The application deadline for Santa Clara KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Santa Clara KinderCare vs. Stratford School Santa Clara Pomeroy
The nearest high school to Santa Clara KinderCare is Archbishop Mitty High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Monticello Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
3345 Lochinvar Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 615-9416
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 615-9416
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
890 Pomeroy Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 542-0729
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 542-0729
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Neighborhood Christian Center
Daycare / Preschool
887 Pomeroy Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 984-3418
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 984-3418
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 81 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Angels Mont Presch Of Santa Cl
Montessori School
1000 Kiely Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 241-8434
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 241-8434
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 27 students
Children's World Bilingual Montessori
Montessori School
820 Kiely Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 247-8600
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 247-8600
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5000 Mitty Way
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-6610
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-6610
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,752 students Tuition listed
19638 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 230
Cupertino, CA 95014
(877) 673-8893
Cupertino, CA 95014
(877) 673-8893
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
801 Hibiscus Lane, James Phelan Bldg B
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 320-1958
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 320-1958
2.2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 71 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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Special Education School
1880 Pruneridge Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 625-6199
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 625-6199
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3345 Lochinvar Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 615-9416
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 615-9416
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
890 Pomeroy Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 542-0729
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 542-0729
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Justin Elementary School
(Catholic)
2655 Homestead Rd
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 248-1094
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 248-1094
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 33 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Lawrence Dual Language Catholic School ![St. Lawrence Dual Language Catholic School Photo]( "St. Lawrence Dual Language Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1977 St. Lawrence Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 296-2260
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 296-2260
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3345 Lochinvar Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 615-9416
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 615-9416
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
890 Pomeroy Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 542-0729
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 542-0729
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Neighborhood Christian Center
Daycare / Preschool
887 Pomeroy Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 984-3418
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 984-3418
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 81 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Angels Mont Presch Of Santa Cl
Montessori School
1000 Kiely Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 241-8434
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 241-8434
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 27 students
Children's World Bilingual Montessori
Montessori School
820 Kiely Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 247-8600
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 247-8600
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Santa Clara Community Day
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3450 Brookdale Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Laurelwood Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
955 Teal Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1600
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1600
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Sutter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 Forbes Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-4200
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-4200
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2720 Sonoma Pl.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-4400
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-4400
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
277 Rodonovan Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 248-4313
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 248-4313
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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